Paediatric Care Support Worker

Job summary

If you are enthusiastic and motivated about delivering the highest quality care to children and young people, then come and work at Croydon and become a valued member of our team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care Support worker to join our friendly team in Croydon to work in our Unit which opened early May 2022. We have created a purpose built, state of the art unit for children's services. It has been designed by our patients and staff alike. This new unit includes a High Dependency Unit, The Inpatient Ward, Short Stay Unit, Day Care, Ambulatory and Oncology. There is never a better time to join Team Croydon and be a big part of our journey together!

We need you,

To be self-motivated and flexible.

To show an adaptable and positive approach to working with children and their families.

To be a role model ensuring that professional development, safeguarding of children, documentation and confidentiality are maintained according to National and Trust guidelines.

We will provide you with;

On-going support and development to enable you to achieve your full potential. This is provided through appraisal, access to study days and courses identified in individual personal development plans.

As an integrated Trust delivering both acute and community services, you'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation focused on innovation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder assists the registered nurse to provide basic care within an agreed range of care duties in relation to a patient or group of patient. Although care may be delegated to healthcare assistants, the registered nurse is responsible to ensure the competency of the healthcare assistant to whom care is delegated, remains accountable both for the care provided and for the supervision. While the healthcare assistant will not always work under direct and immediate supervision, the task done must be within the framework of a plan of care. He/she is expected to be an effective member of the ward/department team and contribute to the best possible use of resources.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.