Job Summary

Do you have a passion for children's services? Do you want a career in a paediatric setting? We strive to put children at the heart of everything we do by providing holistic and individualised care. We have two exciting opportunities to join our team as we are looking to recruit a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to work on the Children's Ward at Russells Hall Hospital. You should be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, having the ability to demonstrate initiative and be a keen team player. If you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivated, organised and have good communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and highly skilled team then this is the job for you. We offer support for flexible working and have excellent staff engagement and hold regular events throughout the year that put staff at the centre of change and innovation.

Main Duties of the Job

The Senior Clinical Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others. The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and required as part of the Trusts training and development programme for clinical support workers to undertake a structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in house development programme. In return we offer you structured training and professional development supported by our in house PDN and Senior Management Team.

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At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of 'excellent health care, improved health for all'. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - [Employer hidden] (dgft.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

• Qualifications (Essential): GCSE Grade 4-9 or C or above in English and Maths or Equivalent; QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
• Communication & Relationship Skills (Essential): Evidence of effective communication skills including verbal, written (legible handwriting), non-verbal, compassion and respect; ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and/or carers; ability to communicate effectively with staff/multidisciplinary team; understanding of how to behave/act in a clinical environment; positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Experience (Essential): Evidence of working in Acute Patient Care; able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula, etc); manual handing of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores. Desirable: Evidence of Paediatric experience.
• Knowledge & Training (Essential): Prepared to undergo further training; able to use and update IT systems with patient information; ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: 253-0426-7911439
• Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ

Employer Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Paediatric Lead Nurse, Louise Garratt - [contact hidden] - [contact hidden]

Certificate of Sponsorship

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