Clinical Support Worker, Paediatrics

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Care Support Worker post within the Community Childrens Nursing Team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

The team support children at home and in school with health care needs. The team liaises and supports the Childrens Ward, Paediatric Daycare Unit, Paediatric Complex Care Team, School Nursing Teams, Health Visiting Teams and the General Practitioners.

The successful candidate will be a keen team player, have excellent communication skills and display an enthusiasm to promote person centered care within our team.

Candidates should be aware that the ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

This post predominately supports the Paediatric Diabetes Team with clinical and some administrative duties which includes ordering patients consumables.

For further information and informal enquiries please contact Colette Fotheringham, Team Leader Community Childrens Nursing Team on .

 In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.  Please contact the Recruitment Office on if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.