Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,066 per annum

About the Role
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts, providing a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and specialist care for patients from further afield. Evelina London Children’s Hospital, part of the Trust, offers specialist care for children, young people, and women from London to South East England and beyond. The hospital supports families from pre-conception through to adult life, delivering high quality care in hospitals and local communities.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to join the Cardiac and Respiratory teams at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, specifically on Edward and Sky wards. These wards care for patients under paediatric respiratory and cardiology services. The role involves supporting nursing staff, patients, and their families while ensuring the safety and well-being of the ward environment.

As part of a large and dynamic organisation, you will contribute to delivering safe, high quality care and help maintain a positive patient experience. We welcome applicants from local communities including Lambeth and Southwark and encourage flexible working arrangements where possible.

Experience
Previous work experience involving team working, communication with staff and colleagues, and understanding of work practices is essential. Experience in a healthcare environment and dealing with the general public is desirable.

About you
You should have good communication and customer care skills, be able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic and sensitive approach. The ability to follow instructions, work within a team, and maintain patient confidentiality is essential. You must be caring and committed to promoting dignity and human rights through person-centred care principles.

Qualifications
Essential: Evidence of general education such as GCSEs or equivalent.
Desirable: NVQ Level II in care or equivalent experience/qualification in the relevant speciality.

Additional Information
Manual handling of patients using lifting aids is an essential requirement. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged and supported where possible.