Community Paediatric Clinical Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking applicants for the position of Healthcare Support Worker within the Community Paediatric Medical Service, covering areas such as Portsmouth City and South East Hampshire.

The Community Paediatric Medical Service provides specialised care for children and young people with a variety of developmental needs, including physical and/or learning disabilities. This includes comprehensive medical assessments, investigations, diagnoses, treatments, and interventions tailored to individual needs.

While most services are provided in community clinics, children may also be seen in special schools and, on occasion, in hospital settings.

The role involves accurate use of the Electronic Patient Records System, completing various administrative tasks, and providing direct clinical support to patients and their families. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment are essential. Training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided as needed.

This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To assist in Community Paediatric Medical Service clinics where children of varying abilities and needs are assessed. To assist in assessments as requested by the Paediatrician. (training will be provided to carry out relevant assessments i.e. Schedule of Growing Skills).

To provide clinical support and administrative assistance as required to a range of medical and nursing staff in the Community Paediatric Medical Service.

The service also carries out assessments for Looked After Children and those requiring medicals where there are Safeguarding concerns.

The service is mainly delivered in community clinics, but children may also be seen in special schools and occasionally in a hospital setting.

The service works closely with other services to meet the needs of patients including GP's, Therapy Services, Education and Children's Social Care.

The service works to the highest possible standards by adhering to national and locally agreed guidelines and standards for various medical conditions to improve outcomes for children.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence