East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Clinical Support Worker Paediatric Assessment Unit & Kipling Ward
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Our Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit and Inpatient ward at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings offers you a choice of working with children and young people.
At ESHT we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we endeavour to provide a comprehensive preceptorship programme to support each individual in feeling valued and motivated within their role.
We can provide a bespoke career development pathway by using our highly motivated Practice Educator to support the appraisal process and regularly assess your skills and learning needs.
We believe those who would like the option to progress professionally within Paediatrics should be provided the opportunity to do so.
Candidates who have previously applied for this position need not apply.
Your role will be to support the registered nurses within both ward and day unit areas.
- You will provide some direct care to children under the supervision of registered nurses.
- There is also a large focus on playing with the children to gain their co-operation especially during medical procedures. You will be expected to support the play specialist/playworker within your role.
- You will be expected to learn how to take blood and also support the child during blood taking.
- You will also need to ensure that all infection control precautions are adhered to.
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A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kursty Carman
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: kursty.carman1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 03001314558
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