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


Job description

Job responsibilities

please see attachment of JD and person spec.

Main role includes working with the children's community nursing team, undertaking visits to patients home and other settings to deliver care.

undertaking specific nursing skills such as BP, bloods, NGT changes, eczema support and other nursing care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

please see attachment of JD and person spec.

Main role includes working with the children's community nursing team, undertaking visits to patients home and other settings to deliver care.

undertaking specific nursing skills such as BP, bloods, NGT changes, eczema support and other nursing care.

Person Specification

application

Essential

  • application and experience

Desirable

  • experience

NVQ level 3

Essential

  • pass in NVQ

Desirable

  • years since gained level 3

application and experience

Essential

  • band 4
  • years of experience
  • must have some experience working with children

Desirable

  • year of experience

interview

Essential

  • years of experience

Desirable

  • achieved grade

paeds experience

Essential

  • years in experience

Desirable

  • years in experience
Person Specification

application

Essential

  • application and experience

Desirable

  • experience

NVQ level 3

Essential

  • pass in NVQ

Desirable

  • years since gained level 3

application and experience

Essential

  • band 4
  • years of experience
  • must have some experience working with children

Desirable

  • year of experience

interview

Essential

  • years of experience

Desirable

  • achieved grade

paeds experience

Essential

  • years in experience

Desirable

  • years in experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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)


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)


For questions about the job, contact:

Children's community nurse team lead

Zalika Begum

zalika.begum@nhs.net

02033161950

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


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