Community Children's Support worker/HCA
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
The closing date is 27 November 2024
Job summary
To work as a member of a team to provide support to families in the community with nursing need and provide training on specific nursing care to nurseries and schools and other settings as per individual care plan and becoming clinically competent at providing holistic care.
To work as a HCA, supporting the children and young people in the community.
Main duties of the job
To work in conjunction with the family, teachers, other carers and health care professionals to ensure a holistic approach to children.To join CCN's in visits to support assessment and deliver care andlearn specific nursing care and deliver this once competent to do so.
To undertake ordering of equipment when needed and actively contribute to the assessment, planning and organising of resources.Ensure the safety of the child by monitoring and reporting all concerns and changes in their condition to the named person accountable as per local guidelines.Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team according to the care plan under the guidance and delegation of appropriate professionals.Be an effective communicator to ensure that a high standard of care is given to the child and family.
Maintain written clinical records using local documentation.Encourage and facilitate good practice by acting as a role model.
Undertake assessment and evaluation of care in partnership with the family under the direct/indirect supervision of the paediatric nurse, updating the home notes and protocols.
About us
We want to make sure that, in every part of our organisation, people are working in a positive culture - one that supports you to develop, regardless of your background; one that encourages you to seek opportunities for positive change and challenge negative behaviour; one that is clear on the behavioural standards we expect and holds everyone, no matter what their role or grade, to account.
Date posted
13 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience dependant on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
220-WHT-2725
Job locations
The Northern Health Centre
Holloway Road
Islington, London
N7 6LB
Employer details
Employer name
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Northern Health Centre
Holloway Road
Islington, London
N7 6LB
Employer's website
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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