A 24-month respite and complex care role in the Special School Nursing Team, supporting children with complex health needs at school, home and in the community. The post holder delivers child-centred care to care plans and, once trained and assessed, carries out delegated clinical tasks. Early and late shifts rotate between two schools and children's homes across Shropshire. Applicants need a Level 2 childcare or health and social care qualification and willingness to learn tracheostomy, ventilation, suction and resuscitation skills within three months.
What the job involves
- Deliver safe, child-centred care to individual care plans
- Support nursing care, play and recreational needs
- Carry out delegated clinical tasks after child-specific training and competency assessment
- Work closely with children, families, carers, school staff and wider health professionals
- Provide safe, compassionate and holistic care
- Maintain accurate records
- Follow emergency procedures
- Contribute to safeguarding
- Work flexibly as part of a team
What’s required
Qualifications
- NNEB/BTEC or equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in childcare or health and social care
Experience
- Experience of working with children with additional care needs
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and families
Skills & knowledge
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to develop complex nursing skills (tracheostomy, ventilation, suctioning, resuscitation) to competence within 3 months
- Building good working relationships with families
Other
- Meeting the travel requirements of the post
What’s offered
- Child-specific training
- Competency-based assessment of clinical skills
- Support for a good work life and home life balance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
