Job summary
Internal vacancy - please note that this vacancy is currently only open to applications from employees of Sheffield Children's
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated person, who enjoys working with childrenand their families, to join the Safeguarding Support Unit, which hosts the Child Sexual Assault Assessment Service (CSAAS).
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Crisis Worker will undertake a range of individualisedclinical duties to support children (and their families), aged 0-16 years.
A primary function of this specialist role is providing support for children requiring acute, forensic, ornon-recent assessment/ examination where there are concerns or allegations of rape and/ or sexualabuse. This includes assisting the paediatric clinician during the assessment and examinationprocess, supporting the collection of forensic evidence, and supporting the child's immediate after-care.
You will also be responsible for the provision of follow up pathways for children and young peoplewho attend the CSAAS for a medical assessment. You will also undertake a range of clerical andadministrative duties.
The Crisis Worker will be part of the rota for the CSAAS which operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Experience of safeguarding children is essential.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake a range of individualised clinical duties to support children (and their families), aged 0-15 years (and up to 18 years where there are additional needs/ vulnerabilities) who are considered to have suffered abuse or neglect.
The primary function of this specialist role is supporting the Child Sexual Assault Assessment Service based within the SARC. Alongside Healthcare Support Workers, you will provide support for children requiring acute, forensic, or non-recent assessment/ examination where there are concerns or allegations of rape and/ or sexual abuse.
You will assist the paediatric clinician in undertaking medical examinations by supporting the child, young person and family during the assessment and examination process, ensuring the child and family are kept updated and are able to access information and services as appropriate. You will also assist in the collection of forensic evidence. As well as supporting the child's immediate after-care, you will be responsible for the provision of adequate and pro-active follow up pathways for children and young people who attend the SARC for a medical assessment. You will also undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties, including inputting data.
You will be part of the rota for the SARC service which operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year and you will be required to be flexible with working days, hours, and the on-call rota.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver care, demonstrating respect, empathy, and courtesy, whilst maintaining the dignity of the patient
Advocate on behalf of the child and their family, by communicating their wishes to the relevant nursing staff qualified nurses or practitioners, including medical staff or the multi-disciplinary team.
Escort patients at the request of a registered nurse between departments, supporting parents whilst children attend interdepartmental appointments.
Prepare children and families for medical assessments.
Deliver meals and refreshments appropriately and safely to children.
Safely meet the nutritional needs of patients as directed by the practitioner, ensuring support for those who need help with feeding/eating and drinking.
Assess patients health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care, deciding whether to refer to other staff as appropriate.
Report back to the Registered Practitioner any changes in patient observations or treatment
Communicate any issues in service users accessing follow on services to the SSU/SARC Manager
Please refer to the full JD and PS for more information
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver care, demonstrating respect, empathy, and courtesy, whilst maintaining the dignity of the patient
Advocate on behalf of the child and their family, by communicating their wishes to the relevant nursing staff qualified nurses or practitioners, including medical staff or the multi-disciplinary team.
Escort patients at the request of a registered nurse between departments, supporting parents whilst children attend interdepartmental appointments.
Prepare children and families for medical assessments.
Deliver meals and refreshments appropriately and safely to children.
Safely meet the nutritional needs of patients as directed by the practitioner, ensuring support for those who need help with feeding/eating and drinking.
Assess patients health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care, deciding whether to refer to other staff as appropriate.
Report back to the Registered Practitioner any changes in patient observations or treatment
Communicate any issues in service users accessing follow on services to the SSU/SARC Manager
Please refer to the full JD and PS for more information
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent.
- GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 (Childcare related or MH certificate or equivalent qualification)
- Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of safeguarding training
- Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
- Experience working with safeguarding /mental health/ children and young people.
- Experience of working with people in a specialist field and healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative working in acute setting, with professionals across a range of agencies in health/ NHS, social care and education
- Experience of work specialist fields such SARC/ Domestic Abuse services/ sexual health services. Acute care or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to the protection of adults and children
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of current evidence based clinical practice.
- Demonstrates a family-focused approach.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of current evidence-based clinical practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and evidence based clinical interventions.
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to safeguarding children and young people.
- Computer literate with an ability to use IT and clinical systems
- The ability to work with others to plan for identified service needs and organise a response that will meet the needs of service users.
- Knowledge of child development
- Writes clear, concise, and professional clinical notes and complete other relevant documentation.
- Demonstrates using professional judgement and can work independently whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support when appropriate.
- Observes and report to others on clinical situations, e.g. observing physical and mental state of young person and reporting any concerns
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills i.e. Level 2 IT qualification
- Contributed in team meetings in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates active listening, with excellent team working skills.
- Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Displays a professional, respectful sensitive and non-judgemental attitude towards colleagues, children and young people, and their families and carers.
- Advocacy skills.
- Ability to recognise personal limitations.
- Commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment.
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent.
- GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 (Childcare related or MH certificate or equivalent qualification)
- Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of safeguarding training
- Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
- Experience working with safeguarding /mental health/ children and young people.
- Experience of working with people in a specialist field and healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative working in acute setting, with professionals across a range of agencies in health/ NHS, social care and education
- Experience of work specialist fields such SARC/ Domestic Abuse services/ sexual health services. Acute care or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to the protection of adults and children
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of current evidence based clinical practice.
- Demonstrates a family-focused approach.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of current evidence-based clinical practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and evidence based clinical interventions.
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to safeguarding children and young people.
- Computer literate with an ability to use IT and clinical systems
- The ability to work with others to plan for identified service needs and organise a response that will meet the needs of service users.
- Knowledge of child development
- Writes clear, concise, and professional clinical notes and complete other relevant documentation.
- Demonstrates using professional judgement and can work independently whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support when appropriate.
- Observes and report to others on clinical situations, e.g. observing physical and mental state of young person and reporting any concerns
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills i.e. Level 2 IT qualification
- Contributed in team meetings in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates active listening, with excellent team working skills.
- Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Displays a professional, respectful sensitive and non-judgemental attitude towards colleagues, children and young people, and their families and carers.
- Advocacy skills.
- Ability to recognise personal limitations.
- Commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment.
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
