Role Overview
The Long-Term Conditions pathway, part of the Children's Care Group within RDaSH, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Worker to join our Children's Community Nursing Service. The service has a clear focus on meeting the needs of children, young people and families through health support and intervention in the community setting.
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months (potential to become permanent), 30 hours per week.
You will be part of an integrated team working alongside Children's Specialisms (Children's Continence Nursing, Epilepsy, Special School Nursing, and TB). The service provides nursing intervention, support and advice to children, young people and families across the Doncaster Borough.
Key Responsibilities
* Through clinical competency assessment, training and shadowing experience, the post holder will become competent in the delivery of a wide range of clinical interventions.
* The post holder will hold responsibility for the management of medical equipment, including ordering, servicing, cleaning and the coordination of delivery and collection to/from family homes and other settings.
* The health care support worker will be able to work independently and assist in carrying a caseload under the supervision of the senior nurse, completing tasks according to need.
* The post holder will support and work under the guidance of the Children's Community Nurses to deliver personalised plans of care and health interventions, supporting early discharge and reducing hospital admissions.
* The post holder will contribute to the planning and direct delivery of care as well as working with a wide MDT to ensure continuity of care supporting transition, safeguarding requirements, safe discharge from hospital and escalation of needs.
* The post holder will need excellent communication skills to build close relationships with children, young people and families, offering them encouragement and support.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
* Individual with experience in child health or the community setting.
* Passion for supporting and improving the lives of children, young people, and families with additional needs.
About the Team & Culture
The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team within the Children's Care Group and will be an effective team member committed to providing high‑quality care.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 talented colleagues who are appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to an inclusive culture and truly value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more.
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