HCSW Children Out Patients

1 week ago


Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary Part-time Health Care Support worker within SBUHB Children's Outpatient Department.

The post involves day to day running of paediatric Outpatient departments at Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital and will require the HCSW to travel between sites.

We are looking for someone who will work flexibly within our Paediatric Outpatient departments to support children and young people during their out patient appointments, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Clinic Nurse.

The person we appoint needs to be motivated and enjoys working as part of a team. Paediatric experience as well as knowledge and skills of working in the NHS and IT systems is desirable. As a candidate you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continual learning.

Main duties of the job

Support CYP attending outpatient area's in three sites.

Assure excellent patient experience.

Follow infection control guidance for a safe delivery of service.

Assist the checking of equipment relevant for OPD department

Chaperone patient when required in appointment with consultant.

Weigh and check height on all patients who attend OPD for growth assessment.

Complete BP and observation checks on CYP.

Complete urinalysis checks on CYP.

Chaperone CYP to radiology.

Take part in audit for patient feedback of the service delivered in out patients.

Knowledge of CYP at development stages to communicate and support.

Work as part of a team across the three hospital sites and travel between sites during the working day.

Offer support and distraction during paediatric phlebotomy clinics

Support the clinician to ensure their clinics run efficiently.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Experience Working with Children

Essential

Experience in working with children Academic qualifications

Desirable

Knowledge of children development stages Worked with children with complex needs

Health Care Experience

Essential

Experience working in a health care setting Able to demonstrate ability to be flexible towards service needs

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