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Clinical Support WorkerinNorwichinNorwichPUBLISHED MON 18 NOV 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

HOLISTICMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHS

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS TrustFollow Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Opportunity to work closely with children and young people, making a positive impact on their health and well-being.
Hands-on experience in a clinical environment, enhancing your skills in patient care and support.
Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, fostering professional relationships and teamwork.
Ability to develop strong communication skills as you interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your career in healthcare.
A role that emphasizes emotional support for patients, contributing to their overall experience and comfort during visits.
A dynamic work environment at a reputable organisation like the Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The Clinical Support Worker role at the Children's Centre in Norwich, part of the Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, is focused on providing essential support to children and young people. Responsibilities include facilitating pre-clinic operations, assisting with day-to-day clinic activities, conducting clinical duties such as anthropometric measurements, maintaining clinic equipment, managing stock levels, and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. The role also involves greeting and emotionally supporting patients and their families, documenting patient care accurately, and managing appointments with the Community Paediatric service.

Candidates should possess a Care Certificate or relevant experience in a healthcare setting, demonstrating effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the Clinical Support Worker will ensure a clean and professional environment, manage medical devices, and participate in training and audits as directed by supervising staff. A commitment to ongoing personal development and compliance with trust policies is essential for this position.
Opportunity to work closely with children and young people, making a positive impact on their health and well-being.
Hands-on experience in a clinical environment, enhancing your skills in patient care and support.
Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, fostering professional relationships and teamwork.
Ability to develop strong communication skills as you interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your career in healthcare.
A role that emphasizes emotional support for patients, contributing to their overall experience and comfort during visits.
A dynamic work environment at a reputable organisation like the Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

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Useful skills for a Clinical Support Worker:
To work as a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, practical skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Here’s a list of key skills and qualities that are often essential:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
12. Cultural Competence: Being respectful and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds of patients.
 


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