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Children's Clinic Assistant

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 a year

About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Manchester
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 15 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Good IT skills
  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation pertaining to children
  • Ability to understand the needs of children and families with additional needs and disability
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
  • Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Previous experience of working with children/young people
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Nice to have

  • Previous experience of working in the community
  • Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
  • Previous experience of working in a health care setting

Education & certifications

  • GCSE or functional skills in English
  • NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent

The role

The Community Paediatric Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Children's Clinic Assistant, with an awareness of children’s disability, to join their team.

Your role will be to promote the smooth and efficient running of all community paediatric clinics across the city, ensuring all necessary patient information is available to support the doctors in the clinics.

You will be required to support children with a range of disabilities including complex disability and challenging behaviour, and their families/carers, whilst attending community paediatric clinics.  You will be required to support the child protection clinics and initial health assessment clinics for cared for children, held  at the Coral Suite, Moss Side on a regular basis.  You will undertake the weighing and measuring of all children and young people prior to the consultation with the doctor and assist families to complete any relevant paper work.  

The post includes regular administration support for the child protection and initial health assessment clinics for cared for children, so you must have a good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

You must be able to travel across the city to support locality clinics.

What you'll do

To support children with complex disability and challenging behaviour and their families/carers, whilst attending community paediatric clinics.

To work as part of the Community Paediatric Service to support a range of community clinics, including  child protection clinics and initial health assessment clinics for cared for children.

To ensure the safe and effective running of all clinics.

To ensure all necessary patient information is available to support the doctors in the community paediatric clinics.

Provide administration support for the child protection and initial health assessment documentation, including typing and proof-reading, referral management.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. 
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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