Job summary
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential homes, outreach, health and family services. Based on one site, we provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers at Seashell to share this commitment.
A specialist staff team of over 500 people form Team Seashell and include speech and language therapists, audiologists, physiotherapists, teachers, swimming instructors and residential care workers, who educate, care and support the children and young adults in our care.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to be recruiting a Nursing Assistant to be an integral part of our Nursing team providing prescribed care to children and young adults with complex health needs in both our school and college as part of their individual care plans. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and within our TDDI regulated activities, our Nursing Assistants play a key role in maintaining our CQC (Outstanding) registered health service status. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly dedicated team who are making a difference to the lives of the children and young people who attend and reside at Seashell each and every day.
About us
At Seashell you will receive a range of benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, on site gym, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, cycle scheme, free parking and lots more. Plus you will be joining a truly supportive team with a strong focus on personal growth and development that is totally embedded into our culture.
Please apply by submitting your CV. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values.
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a nursing team, the Nursing Assistant will provide prescribed care and nursing support to children and young adults with complex medical health needs as requested in their care plan. Within Seashell this is approximately 60 students in school and 70 students in college.
Working in partnership with the Registered Nurses you will deliver high quality personal care and delegable Nursing procedures including insulin injections, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, oxygen use and monitoring, use of inhalers and nebulisers for asthma care, catheter care and the safe administration of medication.
You will also monitor the health needs of children and young adults in partnership with the student, Registered Nurse and wider Seashell team including monitoring heights/weights/BP/Fluid charts/Bowel monitoring as required.
At all times you will prioritise the health needs of students and seek further advice on tasks falling outside of your scope of practice or ability.
You will liaise with parents, registered nurses, educational and residential staff and any other members of the team as appropriate, reporting any change in the child and young adults condition, maintaining appropriate documentation at all times and adhering to professional boundaries and safeguarding policies.
In addition you will also respond to emergencies as they arise in school and/or college and support in the administration of emergency medication as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a nursing team, the Nursing Assistant will provide prescribed care and nursing support to children and young adults with complex medical health needs as requested in their care plan. Within Seashell this is approximately 60 students in school and 70 students in college.
Working in partnership with the Registered Nurses you will deliver high quality personal care and delegable Nursing procedures including insulin injections, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, oxygen use and monitoring, use of inhalers and nebulisers for asthma care, catheter care and the safe administration of medication.
You will also monitor the health needs of children and young adults in partnership with the student, Registered Nurse and wider Seashell team including monitoring heights/weights/BP/Fluid charts/Bowel monitoring as required.
At all times you will prioritise the health needs of students and seek further advice on tasks falling outside of your scope of practice or ability.
You will liaise with parents, registered nurses, educational and residential staff and any other members of the team as appropriate, reporting any change in the child and young adults condition, maintaining appropriate documentation at all times and adhering to professional boundaries and safeguarding policies.
In addition you will also respond to emergencies as they arise in school and/or college and support in the administration of emergency medication as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and/or Healthcare Support
- - A - C grade GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- - Proficiency in IT preferably a Level 2 IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- - Medication administration training and assessed competency
- - Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and complex communication needs who can also have complex health and medical needs preferably in an education-based environment or from working with families and carers
- - Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- - Knowledge and/or experience of gastrostomy and jejunostomy is also highly preferred but not essential (full training provided)
- - Train the trainer/A1 assessor with experience delivering/supporting training to non-clinical colleagues around healthcare
- - First aid training
- - Good verbal communication and writing skills are also required
- - Proficient in IT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and/or Healthcare Support
- - A - C grade GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- - Proficiency in IT preferably a Level 2 IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- - Medication administration training and assessed competency
- - Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and complex communication needs who can also have complex health and medical needs preferably in an education-based environment or from working with families and carers
- - Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- - Knowledge and/or experience of gastrostomy and jejunostomy is also highly preferred but not essential (full training provided)
- - Train the trainer/A1 assessor with experience delivering/supporting training to non-clinical colleagues around healthcare
- - First aid training
- - Good verbal communication and writing skills are also required
- - Proficient in IT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
