Job summary
To provide designated quality care for children with complex medical needs in the community and within a childs home. This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude towards the duties outlined, which may be subject to adjustment at any time in consultation with the post holder and in line with the needs of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
This list is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and is not intended to cover every task that may be required of the role: -
- To provide safe and effective health care to children within their homes and in the community as delegated by the Named Nurse.
- Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow relevant procedures.
- Achieve and maintain competencies in specific clinical skills as delegated by the Named Nurse.
- To be fully conversant with the emergency procedures, recognise when a situation requires immediate action, follow escalation pathways and initiate resuscitation.
- Develop and understand a specific childs needs and work towards supporting that childs development in partnership with the familys and other team members in a variety of settings.
- Help promote and maintain a safe and stimulating environment.
- Assess and record the childs condition and take appropriate action as instructed in specific training.
- Organise day to day activities, planning and organizing tasks if appropriate
- Attend training and supervision.
- To keep up to date with changing practices and take relevant opportunities for training and self development.
- Complete the HCRG Care Group Care Certificate within 3 months of commencement
- Adhere to infection control policies at all times
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Date posted
18 June 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/53790/10353
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1BN
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1BN
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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