We are seeking applicants for the position of Healthcare Support Worker within the Community Paediatric Medical Service, covering areas such as Portsmouth City and South East Hampshire.
The Community Paediatric Medical Service provides specialised care for children and young people with a variety of developmental needs, including physical and/or learning disabilities. This includes comprehensive medical assessments, investigations, diagnoses, treatments, and interventions tailored to individual needs.
While most services are provided in community clinics, children may also be seen in special schools and, on occasion, in hospital settings.
The role involves accurate use of the Electronic Patient Records System, completing various administrative tasks, and providing direct clinical support to patients and their families. Training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided as needed.
To assist in Community Paediatric Medical Service clinics where children of varying abilities and needs are assessed. training will be provided to carry out relevant assessments i.e. To provide clinical support and administrative assistance as required to a range of medical and nursing staff in the Community Paediatric Medical Service.
The service also carries out assessments for Looked After Children and those requiring medicals where there are Safeguarding concerns.
The service is mainly delivered in community clinics, but children may also be seen in special schools and occasionally in a hospital setting.
The service works closely with other services to meet the needs of patients including GP's, Therapy Services, Education and Children's Social Care.
The service works to the highest possible standards by adhering to national and locally agreed guidelines and standards for various medical conditions to improve outcomes for children.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Educated to NVQ Level 3; Health and Social Care Diploma or equivalent
*Good general education including English and Maths
*Full UK Driving License and access to a car for work use
Evidence of working with children and young people
*Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision
*Evidence of organising and supporting clinic processes
Evidence of working with children complex needs
*Evidence of organising and supporting clinic processes
*NHS or Social Care experience
*Experience and knowledge of policies and procedures.
*Educated to NVQ Level 3; Health and Social Care Diploma or equivalent
*Good general education including English and Maths
*Full UK Driving License and access to a car for work use
Evidence of working with children and young people
*Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision
*Evidence of organising and supporting clinic processes
Evidence of working with children complex needs
*Evidence of organising and supporting clinic processes
*NHS or Social Care experience
*Experience and knowledge of policies and procedures.
*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.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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