Community Paediatric Clinical Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Healthcare Support Worker within the Community Paediatric Medical Service, providing specialised care for children and young people with developmental needs. The post involves assisting in clinics, conducting assessments, and offering clinical and administrative support to medical and nursing staff. Services are delivered in community clinics, special schools, and occasionally hospitals. The successful candidate will work 22.5 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in Community Paediatric Medical Service clinics where children of varying abilities and needs are assessed.
- Assist in assessments as requested by the Paediatrician (training will be provided for relevant assessments).
- Provide clinical support and administrative assistance to medical and nursing staff in the Community Paediatric Medical Service.
- Accurately use the Electronic Patient Records System and complete various administrative tasks.
- Work closely with other services such as GPs, Therapy Services, Education, and Children's Social Care.
Essential criteria
- *Educated to NVQ Level 3; Health and Social Care Diploma or equivalent
- *Good general education including English and Maths
- *Full UK Driving License and access to a car for work use
- *Evidence of working with children and young people
- *Evidence of dealing with highly sensitive information
- *Evidence of working in challenging environments, sometimes managing complex situations
- *Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- *Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision
- *Evidence of organising and supporting clinic processes
Desirable criteria
- *Good knowledge of IT systems
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Community Paediatric Clinical Support Worker
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking applicants for the position of Healthcare Support Worker within the Community Paediatric Medical Service, covering areas such as Southampton and New Forest.
The Community Paediatric Medical Service provides specialised care for children and young people with a variety of developmental needs, including physical and/or learning disabilities. This includes comprehensive medical assessments, investigations, diagnoses, treatments, and interventions tailored to individual needs.
While most services are provided in community clinics, children may also be seen in special schools and, on occasion, in hospital settings.
The role involves accurate use of the Electronic Patient Records System, completing various administrative tasks, and providing direct clinical support to patients and their families. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment are essential. Training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided as needed.
This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To assist in Community Paediatric Medical Service clinics where children of varying abilities and needs are assessed. To assist in assessments as requested by the
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