Job summary
- Main area
- Special School Nursing
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Term time only
- Hours
- Part time
- Term time hours
- Job ref
- 820-6235168-CF-A
- Employer
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Wide
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Band 3 Special School Nursing Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 family’s 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 criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or above in care or relevant experience.
- Literacy & numeracy Skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued learning and development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Desirable criteria
- Previous Experience of working with children and young people.
- Previous clerical experience
Skills/knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of the scope of the role.
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire White
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07745 744095
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