Job summary
To assist the Special School Nursing Service in providing nursing care under the guidance of a registered nurse.
To work as part of a team supporting the Special School Nursing service to deliver a high standard of care to the child/young person.
Undertake a range of duties to assist and support the Special School Nurse to carry out health screening, health promotion and other health related tasks.
Main duties of the job
To assist with nursing care including some clinical procedures as set out in the Care Plan and following appropriate training.
Undertake growth screening / new starter screening / Blood pressure monitoring with school aged children after training according to Trust policy.
To assist in the organisation and running of medical sessions and other clinics including acting as chaperone.
To assist pupils, where appropriate and encourage self-care and achievement of independence.
To perform basic assessments, treatments, procedures and therapeutic interventions as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse.
To undertake aspects of nursing care (e.g. personal care; enteral feeding support; basic wound care) as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse.
To report progress of patients and changes in condition to the appropriate person.
To understand the use and care of the patient specific equipment, and maintain a safe environment at all times, ensuring any concerns are reported to the nurse in charge.
To ensure accurate documentation of care as directed by qualified staff within the nursing care plan.
To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training.
To access and participate in appropriate safeguarding children & adult training and to be aware of own responsibilities regarding safeguarding C/YP & adults.
About us
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with nursing care including some clinical procedures as set out in the Care Plan and following appropriate training.
Undertake growth screening / new starter screening / Blood pressure monitoring with school aged children after training according to Trust policy.
To assist in the organisation and running of medical sessions and other clinics including acting as chaperone.
To assist pupils, where appropriate and encourage self-care and achievement of independence.
To perform basic assessments, treatments, procedures and therapeutic interventions as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse.
To undertake aspects of nursing care (e.g. personal care; enteral feeding support; basic wound care) as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse.
To report progress of patients and changes in condition to the appropriate person.
To understand the use and care of the patient specific equipment, and maintain a safe environment at all times, ensuring any concerns are reported to the nurse in charge.
To ensure accurate documentation of care as directed by qualified staff within the nursing care plan.
To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training.
To demonstrate sensitivity to the child and familys needs by respecting privacy and dignity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Undertake appropriate action when concerns, e.g. child protection issues, are identified, reporting to the school nurse and other relevant professionals and accurately recording issues/actions.
To access and participate in appropriate safeguarding children & adult training and to be aware of own responsibilities regarding safeguarding C/YP & adults.
To work using own initiative within Special Schools under minimal supervision following a period of supervised practice.
To share responsibilities with other team members for the ordering of equipment and for recording levels of stock.
To participate in meetings to ensure effective communication is maintained.
To participate in audits as necessary to postholders own work.
To be aware of the procedure for reporting incidents and potential complaints to the Nursing Care Co-ordinator / Deputy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with nursing care including some clinical procedures as set out in the Care Plan and following appropriate training.
Undertake growth screening / new starter screening / Blood pressure monitoring with school aged children after training according to Trust policy.
To assist in the organisation and running of medical sessions and other clinics including acting as chaperone.
To assist pupils, where appropriate and encourage self-care and achievement of independence.
To perform basic assessments, treatments, procedures and therapeutic interventions as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse.
To undertake aspects of nursing care (e.g. personal care; enteral feeding support; basic wound care) as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse.
To report progress of patients and changes in condition to the appropriate person.
To understand the use and care of the patient specific equipment, and maintain a safe environment at all times, ensuring any concerns are reported to the nurse in charge.
To ensure accurate documentation of care as directed by qualified staff within the nursing care plan.
To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training.
To demonstrate sensitivity to the child and familys needs by respecting privacy and dignity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Undertake appropriate action when concerns, e.g. child protection issues, are identified, reporting to the school nurse and other relevant professionals and accurately recording issues/actions.
To access and participate in appropriate safeguarding children & adult training and to be aware of own responsibilities regarding safeguarding C/YP & adults.
To work using own initiative within Special Schools under minimal supervision following a period of supervised practice.
To share responsibilities with other team members for the ordering of equipment and for recording levels of stock.
To participate in meetings to ensure effective communication is maintained.
To participate in audits as necessary to postholders own work.
To be aware of the procedure for reporting incidents and potential complaints to the Nursing Care Co-ordinator / Deputy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or above in care or relevant experience.
- Literacy & numeracy Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continued learning and development.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working with children and young people.
- Previous clerical experience
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency's environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Disability
- Ability to recognise the importance of feedback to qualified nurses.
- Able to generate written communication.
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality.
- Awareness of adult and children safeguarding issues.
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the scope of the role.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working.
- Flexible approach to working.
- Able to relate to children and young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or above in care or relevant experience.
- Literacy & numeracy Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continued learning and development.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working with children and young people.
- Previous clerical experience
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency's environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Disability
- Ability to recognise the importance of feedback to qualified nurses.
- Able to generate written communication.
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality.
- Awareness of adult and children safeguarding issues.
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the scope of the role.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working.
- Flexible approach to working.
- Able to relate to children and young people.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
