Clinical Support Worker - Special School Nursing Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Must be able to undertake other tasks appropriate to the clinical environment with necessary training and as directed by the Ward Manager or Department Lead:

Supporting the delivery of nursing care within the school day.

Supporting the qualified staff nurse on site with management of emergencies as well as administration of medication following the Trust policy to support this.

Completion of the competency document relative to the role.

Recording of patient information on relevant systems for the role.

Undertake physiological observations: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturations as directed by the nurse in charge and record.

Support the Registered Nurse in the delivery of nursing care in school

Attend training in the use of equipment and devices appropriate to role and reports faulty equipment promptly.

Record all care provided in the Trust standard format.

Keep equipment cleaned and labelled.

Participate in Intentional rounding ensuring that skin care is undertaken and comfort is maintained, recognising, reporting and recording changes to condition of skin.

Order equipment as directed by the registered nurse using appropriate system.

Empty drainage bags such as catheter bags, stoma bags using appropriate infection prevention and control precautions.

Test patient blood glucose levels from capillary samples recording results and escalating when required.

To collect specimens of urine, sputum or faeces as requested and according to ward/ department procedures.

Remove cannulas and apply dressings as directed by the nurse in charge.

Participate in audit activities at the request of the Ward manager / Department lead

Act as a chaperone to support privacy and dignity of patients during intimate cares and examinations.

Provide one to one care for patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse participating in appropriate engagement activities to support plan of care.

Complete MRSA screening of patients as instructed by the Registered Nurse.

The post holder will be provided with the relevant training and knowledge to use and apply a range of wound dressings and closure techniques, under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be responsible for documentation within the electronic patient record, under the direct / indirect supervision of a registered nurse.

To be competent in and undertake other tasks appropriate to patient care that is delivered within the care setting. These tasks would be under the direction and supervision of the nurse, examples but not limited to:

o Undertaking an ECG.

o Application of a plaster cast.

o Venepuncture.

o Cannulation.

o To perform clinical tests i.e. Point of Care Testing

o Emptying and changing drainage bags i.e. stoma bags

o Catheter care removal of catheters, obtaining urine specimens.

o Undertakes delegated care without direct supervision where appropriate this may require the use of observation / analytical skills to monitor the health and wellbeing of patients.

o Measuring and supplying TED stockings.

o Testing visual acuity.

o Undertake pregnancy tests.

Patient Safety and Experience

Understand importance of individual role and contribution in ensuring that pupil, service users and carers have a positive experience of care.

To ensure appropriate escalation of concerns and use of incident reporting system.

Take responsibility for adapting communication style to meet the needs of pupils, service users and carers adopting basic de-escalation techniques when needed.

Ensure up to date knowledge of risks in the area and any key safety messages as communicated by the Ward Manager/ Department Lead.

Ensure active participation in safety initiatives in the ward or department such as safety briefs.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices reporting any concerns to the nurse in charge.

Understand own contribution in creating a psychologically safe environment by displaying appropriate behaviours and treating colleagues and service users with respect and civility.

Ensure that call bells are responded to in a timely way and that intentional rounding is completed in line with local guidelines.

Communication

To establish and maintain good working relationships with members of the multi -disciplinary team.

Ensure effective communication using professional language and ensuring that conversations take place in an appropriate setting.

Communicate with pupils, service, users and carers at a pace and tone that is understood, using communication aids as required.

Ensure high standard of written communication in areas of responsibility.

Takes an active part in Team Meetings.

Support ward activity by answering the telephone to support communication and enhance the care environment.

Give clear and concise advice to people on the procedures in place e.g. PALS, complaints.

Introduces self to patients at the start of each shift.

Personal and Professional Development

To participate in performance development reviews and appraisals.

Undertake appropriate training and other developmental activities to maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and skills.

Be open to receiving feedback and reflecting on performance.

Participates in audit and evaluation programmes as requested.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
• Competent in cannulation /venepuncture/plaster training and specialist dressings.
• Moving and Handling
• Infection Control
• Customer Care
• Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies
• Safeguarding training for Children

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
• Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
• Understand the importance of record keeping
• Literacy Skills
• IT skills
• Experience of record keeping on electronic systems e.g. System 1 and EPR

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking point of care testing
• Experience in application of basic dressing techniques
• Experience of working with children with complex medical and nursing needs

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
• Good communication Skills
• Plan delegated workload

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with communication difficulties.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Special Schools across Calderdale and Kirklees.

Halifax/Huddersfield

HX5 0EE

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)