Support Worker for Paediatric Asthma Service
Job Description
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 support worker to support the Paediatric Asthma nursing team at Darent Valley Hospital. This is a newly created post to work alongside two Paediatric Asthma Specialist Nurses for 22.5 hours per week.
This post will be predominantly based on the Darent Valley Hospital site. The post holder may be required to support the other specialist nursing teams.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative person to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Asthma Nurse Specialists, Respiratory consultants and MDT with co ordinating a robust Asthma service. Excellent communication and organizational skills are paramount to ensure patient safety and delivery of care.
Provide administrative support to the team. Including using PAS and other systems to book and outcome clinics. Re organize and re structure clinics due to service change and consultant and nurse capacity.
Give basic advice to patient parents, health professionals and the general public as guided by the specialist nurse and accurately record information in the patients notes or internal system.
Ensure that appointments are made in a timely and appropriate manner involving the booking, amending or cancelling of appointments using the patient Administration System (PAS) liaising with adult and Paediatric medical secretarial teams.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- oPrevious knowledge or working within a healthcare setting
- oCare Certificate (or working towards)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of child health, development and protection
- oUnderstanding safeguarding issues
- oUnderstanding of working with agencies/multidisciplinary working
- oExcellent communication skills
- oAble to work within a team prioritise workload with minimal supervision
- oMicrosoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge about Asthma
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team within a health care setting
- oExperience of planning & organising clinics and events
- oExperience of working with the public
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oFlexible and adaptable approach
- oProfessional
- oSelf awareness of own limits and seeks support and advice when needed.
- oEmpathetic attitude
- oWorks well under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA28DA
