Are you highly motivated and dedicated, and looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment?
Would you like to be part of an established children's community nursing team for children and young people in Medway?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 clinical support worker to join a team of experienced children's nurses delivering nursing care, advice and support to children and young people 0-19, with complex health needs and long-term conditions, within their home and other care environments.
The role involves supporting the delivery of high-quality care for children and young people within the community setting under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. In addition, providing practical care, assisting with clinical tasks, and supporting families in managing their child's health needs at home.
This is a part-time position, 22.5 hours per week, for a service which provides care Monday-Friday 8-6. The week will consist of three 7.5 hour shifts of 09:00-17:00. We based at Snapdragons Children's Centre in Strood.
Key Responsibilities
Assist community children nurses (CCN) with the delivery of planned care for children and young people, including those with complex health needs.
Carry out agreed and delegated clinical tasks (such as observations, basic wound care, equipment checks and basic assessments ) within defined competencies.
Support families and carers in understanding and managing the child's care plan, signposting to further advice when appropriate.
Record interventions delivered accurately and promptly in line with service policies and professional guidance.
Escalate any concerns about the child's health or wellbeing to the supervising CCN without delay.
Maintain infection prevention and control standards in all settings.
Contribute to safeguarding by recognising and reporting any concerns regarding the welfare of a child.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training to develop and maintain skills and knowledge.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection requirements at all times.
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request.
We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the Scottish widows group pension scheme.
MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
1. Communication and relationship skills
Deliver effective communication within the children's nursing team, the child and family and other professional main stream services.
Communicate complex patient information, verbally and in writing to other professionals.
Provide advice, motivation and education to patient's family and carers in respect of their medical/health condition, where there may be barriers to understanding, being empathetic and providing reassurance.
1. Knowledge, training and experience
NVQ level 3 or equivalent preferred.
Have an understanding of healthcare in the community setting and functioning of an integrated working approach to care.
1. Analytical and judgement skills
Have the ability to prioritise and respond appropriately to patient referrals.
Be proactive in the management of risks.
Have the ability to recognise when to seek advice and feedback from trained staff when there are changes in a child's condition or needs
1. Planning and organisational skills
Have effective time management skills to meet the demands of allocated patient care.
Support the community children's nursing team in the management of the caseload.
Have the ability to adapt and be flexible in responding to changing needs and demands of the service.
1. Physical skills
Undertake a range of clinical skills including blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, weighing and measuring, wound care, and other nurse delegated tasks with basic competency levels signed off by registered nurses.
Basic IT and keyboard skills, including the use of Word & Excel, are required
1. Responsibility for patient care
To liaise with other services to provide a seamless patient experience and quality outcome
Actively promote equality and value diversity
Provide a range of care interventions to children and young people in the community or clinic settings, working alone or with other team members as per the child's health care plan to ensure that individual needs are met.
Maintain clinical competency and an awareness of health and social care to ensure high standards of care.
1. Responsibility for policy and service development implementation
Maintain a professional manner and act as a role model, adherence to organisational policies and protocols.
Actively participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities including risk assessments.
Participate in data collection, activity reporting and outcome measuring for community children's nursing.
Actively progress integrated/interprofessional patient care and collaborative working.
Contribute to the achievement of organisation and service objectives.
To be aware of safeguarding vulnerable adult/children issues, being patient advocate and reporting concerns to senior members of the team.
Be aware of legal and ethical responsibilities to protect patients' confidentiality.
1. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources.
Educate children & families to ensure awareness of the correct use of equipment and consumables.
Promote compliance to the organisation's procedures for supply of consumable.
Assist in maintenance of stock levels for the team and patients.
1. Responsibilities for human resources (HR)
Participate in own appraisal and clinical supervision.
Take responsibility to maintain personal clinical competence.
1. Responsibilities for information resources
Ensure records are kept up to date and safeguard patient confidentiality by being aware of professional, legal and ethical responsibilities.
Record and submit accurate, timely data and information to inform caseload management and service development.