Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for someone to be part of a health team in Ivy House Special School in Derby.
If you are interested in developing your knowledge and becoming competent in clinical skills for children with health needs in the school environment, then this role may be for you.
You will support children with various health needs and disabilities to access education and work with an experienced, friendly, and committed team of professionals.
We are looking to employ someone with excellent communication skills and a real interest in supporting children with disabilities and health implications in an education setting.
You will be required to demonstrate the Trust Values in every intervention that you do and become skilled in safeguarding children.
We would like someone to become skilled in delivering the highest level of clinical practice in assessment, case management, care co-ordination and treatment.
Being required to ensure that the best evidence-based care is given to children, young people and their families, within the resources available to the service.
Full induction provided along with clinical and managerial supervision from the leadership team.
This is a term time job working over 5 days Monday-Friday, 09:30-15:00.
We are advising candidates to visit the school so that you understand the setting and work required. You can contact the team to arrange a visit on 01332 777920.
Main duties of the job
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The candidate will work as part of the ‘Specialist Nurses’ for Schools Team, meeting the clinical and ongoing health needs of the school age child, following the assessment and care planning by a qualified Nurse.
This role will enable children to access their education whist having their clinical needs met.
To work as part of the disabled children’s nursing service helping to maintain professional standards of care for children with complex clinical needs under the supervision of a qualified nurse.
We will require someone who is able to demonstrate the Trust values within their everyday practice and have good communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to support the team with changing priorities and needs.
About us
Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.
CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse to support children who have additional clinical needs, following a daily task list.
To provide the service within Ivy House according to DHFT Trust policies, procedures and guidelines under the direction of qualified nurses.
To participate in the implementation of programmes of clinical care to meet the assessed needs of the school age child, maintaining high professional standards.
To continually re assess basic health care needs reporting changes to a senior member of the team.
To establish and maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Specialist School Health Team and other childrens health services, Education, Social Care, families and Voluntary Organisations
To co-operate with colleagues and Line Manager on arranging cover for days off and absence, to ensure quality service is maintained.
To be aware of the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant Trust Policies.
To report accidents, violent incidents (including verbal abuse) and complaints, according to agreed procedure.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records compliant with information governance standards.
To ensure that any equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
To participate in School Health Promotion Strategies.
To adhere to Trust policies relating to Safeguarding Children and participate in safeguarding procedures.
To participate in mandatory training in line with Trust requirements.
To understand Equality and Diversity issues within the work environment.
To maintain professional development and to participate in own individual performance reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse to support children who have additional clinical needs, following a daily task list.
To provide the service within Ivy House according to DHFT Trust policies, procedures and guidelines under the direction of qualified nurses.
To participate in the implementation of programmes of clinical care to meet the assessed needs of the school age child, maintaining high professional standards.
To continually re assess basic health care needs reporting changes to a senior member of the team.
To establish and maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Specialist School Health Team and other childrens health services, Education, Social Care, families and Voluntary Organisations
To co-operate with colleagues and Line Manager on arranging cover for days off and absence, to ensure quality service is maintained.
To be aware of the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant Trust Policies.
To report accidents, violent incidents (including verbal abuse) and complaints, according to agreed procedure.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records compliant with information governance standards.
To ensure that any equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
To participate in School Health Promotion Strategies.
To adhere to Trust policies relating to Safeguarding Children and participate in safeguarding procedures.
To participate in mandatory training in line with Trust requirements.
To understand Equality and Diversity issues within the work environment.
To maintain professional development and to participate in own individual performance reviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Childcare qualification, NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
- Team working skills and time management skills
Desirable
- Basic clinical skills i.e. gastrostomy feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of children’s development
- Awareness of Disability issues
- Awareness of Safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Basic understanding of health issues that may impact on a child’s education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Childcare qualification, NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
- Team working skills and time management skills
Desirable
- Basic clinical skills i.e. gastrostomy feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of children’s development
- Awareness of Disability issues
- Awareness of Safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Basic understanding of health issues that may impact on a child’s education
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.
