Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

Rotherham NHS Foundation Trusts Children and Young Peoples Services (CYPS) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Childrens Acute Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated Childrens Outpatient Department. This is a Band 3 post within our supportive multidisciplinary team, providing essential clinical and non-clinical care to children and young people across a variety of outpatient services. Working within Rotherham Hospitals paediatric outpatient setting means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative team that puts children and families at the centre of everything we do. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, child-focused environment where your contribution is highly valued and your personal development supported. You will play an important role in ensuring that children and families attending outpatient appointments receive high-quality, safe, and compassionate care. From initial assessment through to treatment and discharge, your role will be central in supporting our paediatric clinicians and you will perform a variety of delegated clinical tasks and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of outpatient clinics. These include taking and recording basic clinical observations, preparing for and supporting during procedures, assisting with patient comfort and hygiene, and providing essential administrative support.

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will be an essential part of the paediatric outpatient team, supporting children, families, and professionals in delivering safe, responsive, and child-friendly care. You will need to be adaptable, compassionate, clinically confident (within your scope of practice), and committed to delivering the highest standards of care. Working under the supervision of registered professionals, your role involves a mix of clinical, personal, administrative, and safeguarding responsibilities. As a Band 3 Childrens Acute Healthcare Support Worker in the Outpatients Department, you will provide compassionate, hands-on care to children and young people under the supervision of registered nurses. Your key responsibilities include:

• Recording vital signs and assisting with clinical tasks such as blood glucose checks, ECGs, wound care, and venepuncture
• Supporting with personal care needs including hygiene, feeding, and comfort
• Preparing clinical areas and assisting during outpatient procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication within the team
• Promoting patient safety, safeguarding, infection control, and upholding the Trusts values in daily practice.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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