Clinical Support Worker for School Health

Job description

Job summary

Central London Community Health Care Trust (CLCH) has exciting opportunities for passionate and committed Clinical Support Worker to join us in Merton. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our 0-19 teams contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will help make a tangible difference to people's lives and enjoy the best that London has to offer on your doorstep.

CLCH welcomes applications from newly qualified and experienced Clinical Support Worker. Some of the benefits of working with CLCH include: outstanding safeguarding support from our safeguarding team and a comprehensive suite of training for staff to support their professional development, and clinical supervision. CLCH also has its own Academy with London South Bank University as an HEI partner. Our annual staff awards celebrate the outstanding contributions made by our staff.

The School Nursing service comprises of a large skill mix team, which is structured to deliver core and targeted health input through the Healthy Child Programme to all school aged children and their families.

Car drivers are desirable but not essential.

This is a FIXED TERM, term-time only role.

If you would like to join our innovative, forward-thinking team and make a difference to the lives of families, children and young people In Merton, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Providing clinical support to the school health team, by undertaking duties as delegated by the Team Lead/School Nurse, in support of the delivery of commissioned school health service.
• Contributing and participating in the delivery of the health promotion programme and National childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) for the school health service in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications.
• Contributing to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.
• To deliver the role in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours.

Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Job description
Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate or equivalent experience or Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

• Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education Qualification
• Willingness to undertake Apprentice Nursing Associate

Experience

Essential

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
• Experience of working in a public facing role
• Previous experience of working within a health/school/care setting in the field of area applied for
• Experience of working in a customer service role
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code.
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role and knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Able to be self-motivated and use own initiative to plan and prioritise workload, work autonomously and be organised within your work

Desirable

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations

Key Attributes

Essential

• Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
• Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate or equivalent experience or Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

• Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education Qualification
• Willingness to undertake Apprentice Nursing Associate

Experience

Essential

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
• Experience of working in a public facing role
• Previous experience of working within a health/school/care setting in the field of area applied for
• Experience of working in a customer service role
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code.
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role and knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Able to be self-motivated and use own initiative to plan and prioritise workload, work autonomously and be organised within your work

Desirable

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations

Key Attributes

Essential

• Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
• Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

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

Central London Community Health Trust
Address

Lavender Steers Mead Children's Centre

Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Ave

London

CR4 3HL

United Kingdom

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