A Paediatric Emergency Department Healthcare Support Worker works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist in the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to children presenting with acute illness or injury. The role involves supporting registered nurses and doctors in both clinical and non‑clinical tasks, ensuring patients are cared for in a timely and child‑centred manner.
Responsibilities
* Assist with basic care needs (washing, feeding, toileting, comforting children)
* Help monitor children's condition (temperature, pulse, breathing rates)
* Support children who are distressed, in pain, or anxious
* Assist with moving and handling patients safely
* Prepare equipment for treatments and procedures
* Assist nurses/doctors during examinations or minor procedures
* Clean and dress wounds under supervision
* Take basic observations and record results accurately
* Communicate in a child‑friendly, reassuring way
* Provide emotional support to children and parents/carers
* Help distract children during procedures (play, conversation)
* Ensure safeguarding principles are followed at all times
* Clean and disinfect equipment and clinical areas
* Follow strict hygiene and infection prevention protocols
* Safely dispose of clinical waste
* Maintain accurate patient records
* Stock and organise supplies
* Escort patients between departments (e.g. to X‑ray or ward transfers)
* Assist with admissions and discharges
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous benefits upon retirement, plus a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* Variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* Extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) to support relocation expenses for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
Sponsorship Availability
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, sponsorship is not available for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Applicants requiring sponsorship should assess their eligibility on the gov.uk website.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, having made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including assisting with applications for employment.
Flexible Working
All staff are entitled to request flexible working from day one for all posts.
Background Checks
All new employees will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The level of check will be determined by the post.
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