Paediatric Support Worker

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Wexham Court; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time team member for its Paediatric unit in Wexham Court. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in the ward, assisting families, and supporting staff in providing care to children and families. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills in English and be enthusiastic about delivering high-quality care. Opportunities for training and apprenticeship are provided to enhance professional development.

Benefits

Paid employment during apprenticeship

Structured training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Front facing clinical role requiring excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in health care apprenticeship.
• Ability to provide high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and availability of ward facilities.
• Maintain stock and report shortfalls.
• Assist families in family rooms and ensure comfort.

Skills

High level of spoken and written English

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic and motivated

Job description

Overview

We\'re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to become part of our friendly, welcoming Paediatric team. This is a Part Time position, 34.5 hours per week. You\'ll play a key part in carrying out duties to support all staff in the care of babies, children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all ward facilities and equipment are tidy, clean and available for use for children, parents and staff.
• Clean cots, beds, incubators and medical equipment as required.
• Ensure all areas are kept well stocked as necessary.
• Maintain stock usage and report shortfalls to the senior sister for ordering.
• Assist families resident in family rooms as requested by nursing staff and ensure family rooms are kept clean and comfortable, making beds as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and prepared to deliver high quality care with attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in the development opportunities described (paid apprenticeship, Level 2 Health Care Apprenticeship, Care Certificate training).

Additional Information

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role. The Trust is committed to developing our workforce and supporting career progression. These Band 2 roles include Level 2 Health Care Apprenticeship and Care Certificate training.

What We Offer

• Paid employment while completing your apprenticeship.
• Structured training and development wrapped around these posts.
• Supportive team environment to work within.
• Access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; we encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, and we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.