Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a health care support worker/ team administrator to join our Special Needs School Nursing Team in Staffordshire.
The team provides care for pupils with a wide range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and neurological conditions within a Special Needs School setting. Working as a member of a friendly, highly skilled team you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and young people who have special needs and their families. You will be instrumental in realising our vision to constantly strive to improve the healthcare provision within the special schools and be an integral part of the Special School Nursing Team to enable these children to fully access education and so reach their full potential
The successful applicant will be based in North Staffordshire primarily working across the Newcastle under Lyme/Stoke On Trent, Leek, Stafford and Burton Upon Trent with occasional cover in the South of Staffordshire. You will work with the nursing team to provide support to children and young people in the special schools, undertake general office duties and assist with administration to support the teams where required
A reliable method of transport to travel between sites as required is essential for this post
Main duties of the job
1. To assist with nursing care including, some clinical procedures, as set out in the care plan and following appropriate training
2. To perform basic assessments, treatments, procedures and therapeutic interventions as delegated and under the direction of the Special School Nurse
3. To ensure accurate documentation of care as directed by qualified staff within the nursing care plan
4. To develop clinical competency and skills through the completion of competency based training, and to maintain skills through regular re-assessment and training
5. To demonstrate sensitivity to the children and young people and family's needs by respecting privacy and dignity whilst maintaining professional boundaries at all times
6. To work using own initiative within special schools under minimal supervision following a period of supervised practice
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
7. Supporting your career development and progression
8. Excellent NHS Pension scheme
9. Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
10. Options for flexible working
11. Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
12. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
13. If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
14. Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
15. Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
16. Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
17. Free car parking at all trust sites
18. Free flu vaccinations every year
19. Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual who possesses excellent communication skills. The candidate will have to be able to prioritise and organise their own workload without supervision and work well as part of a team to ensure that a highly confidential, efficient, quality service is provided. You need to be flexible and respond positively to changes in allocated work and deadlines at short notice.
If you have experience of working with children and young people and have knowledge of various IT packages we would like to hear from you.
An Enhanced DBS will be required for these posts.
Before applying for this exciting role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
20. GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent qualification
Desirable
21. Has additional administration qualifications
Experience
Essential
22. Has minimal 1 year experience working with Children & Young people
Desirable
23. Has 1 year plus of working with Children and Young people including SEND
Transportation
Essential
24. Has described adequate transportation abilities
Desirable
25. Is a car driver with access to own vehicle