Diabetes Clinical Support Worker inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED 3 JUN 2024
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Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above orLevel 2 Functional skills/key skill in Numeracy and Literacy.
Job summaryHave you an interest in paediatric diabetes and looking for a new challenge? The Diabetes team at Birmingham Children's Hospital is seeking a clinical support worker to join one of the UK's largest paediatric diabetes units, serving over 350 children.
The post holder will support Team members in providing care to children, young people and their families affected by Type 1, Type 2 and rare diabetes. It is expected that the post holder will develop their knowledge and understanding of the complex nature and medical requirements in managing these conditions to facilitate the delivery of support work under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner.The post holder will be supported to complete the necessary competencies required of their specific job role.
Join us in a leading paediatric diabetes unit, be part of a supportive team, and be part of delivering diabetes care advancements. If you are brave, ambitious and compassionate we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
- Provide orientation of the patient and family to the clinical environment.
- Contribute to the assessment of care.
- Organise and implement planned care once agreed with the supervising registered nurse/Dietitian.
- All care to be provided in partnership with parents/ carer, within the limitations of the role.
- Undertake tasks and procedures in which competence has been demonstrated and recorded, specific to the care environment in which the post holder is employed.
- Provide a wide variety of play and recreational activities to meet the specific needs of the infant, child and young person in hospital.
- Partake in patient risk assessments, as required.
- Contribute to the education of parents and carers, in partnership with the supervising registered nurse/dietitian.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above orLevel 2 Functional skills/key skill in Numeracy and Literacy
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social or Clinical Healthcare Support
- Willingness to undertake Cavendish Care Certificate and any competencies necessary for role.
Essential
- Previous experience working with children and young people or relevant experience working in care
Essential
- Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision
- Able to organise own workload
- Be able to useinitiative and common sense
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel andPowerPoint
Essential
- Excellent verbal and listening communication skills
- Self-motivation and desire to succeed
- Must be reliable with a good work attendance record
- Friendly and approachable
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above orLevel 2 Functional skills/key skill in Numeracy and Literacy
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social or Clinical Healthcare Support
- Willingness to undertake Cavendish Care Certificate and any competencies necessary for role.
Essential
- Previous experience working with children and young people or relevant experience working in care
Essential
- Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision
- Able to organise own workload
- Be able to useinitiative and common sense
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel andPowerPoint
Essential
- Excellent verbal and listening communication skills
- Self-motivation and desire to succeed
- Must be reliable with a good work attendance record
- Friendly and approachable
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
Job summary
Have you an interest in paediatric diabetes and looking for a new challenge? The Diabetes team at Birmingham Children's Hospital is seeking a clinical support worker to join one of the UK's largest paediatric diabetes units, serving over 350 children.
The post holder will support Team members in providing care to children, young people and their families affected by Type 1, Type 2 and rare diabetes. It is expected that the post holder will develop their knowledge and understanding of the complex nature and medical requirements in managing these conditions to facilitate the delivery of support work under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner.The post holder will be supported to complete the necessary competencies required of their specific job role.
Join us in a leading paediatric diabetes unit, be part of a supportive team, and be part of delivering diabetes care advancements. If you are brave, ambitious and compassionate we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
Have you an interest in paediatric diabetes and looking for a new challenge? The Diabetes team at Birmingham Children's Hospital is seeking a clinical support worker to join one of the UK's largest paediatric diabetes units, serving over 350 children.
The post holder will support Team members in providing care to children, young people and their families affected by Type 1, Type 2 and rare diabetes. It is expected that the post holder will develop their knowledge and understanding of the complex nature and medical requirements in managing these conditions to facilitate the delivery of support work under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner.The post holder will be supported to complete the necessary competencies required of their specific job role.
Join us in a leading paediatric diabetes unit, be part of a supportive team, and be part of delivering diabetes care advancements. If you are brave, ambitious and compassionate we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
- Provide orientation of the patient and family to the clinical environment.
- Contribute to the assessment of care.
- Organise and implement planned care once agreed with the supervising registered nurse/Dietitian.
- All care to be provided in partnership with parents/ carer, within the limitations of the role.
- Undertake tasks and procedures in which competence has been demonstrated and recorded, specific to the care environment in which the post holder is employed.
- Provide a wide variety of play and recreational activities to meet the specific needs of the infant, child and young person in hospital.
- Partake in patient risk assessments, as required.
- Contribute to the education of parents and carers, in partnership with the supervising registered nurse/dietitian.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above orLevel 2 Functional skills/key skill in Numeracy and Literacy
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social or Clinical Healthcare Support
- Willingness to undertake Cavendish Care Certificate and any competencies necessary for role.
Essential
- Previous experience working with children and young people or relevant experience working in care
Essential
- Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision
- Able to organise own workload
- Be able to useinitiative and common sense
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel andPowerPoint
Essential
- Excellent verbal and listening communication skills
- Self-motivation and desire to succeed
- Must be reliable with a good work attendance record
- Friendly and approachable
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above orLevel 2 Functional skills/key skill in Numeracy and Literacy
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social or Clinical Healthcare Support
- Willingness to undertake Cavendish Care Certificate and any competencies necessary for role.
Essential
- Previous experience working with children and young people or relevant experience working in care
Essential
- Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision
- Able to organise own workload
- Be able to useinitiative and common sense
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel andPowerPoint
Essential
- Excellent verbal and listening communication skills
- Self-motivation and desire to succeed
- Must be reliable with a good work attendance record
- Friendly and approachable
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
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