Clinical Transport Care Specialist (Epilepsy & BSL)

Tehy Care Group; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused transport service is seeking Specialist Healthcare Passenger Assistants (x5) to provide crucial support for vulnerable children and adults during transport. Candidates must possess emergency care skills, including BSL certification, and demonstrate compassion and a proactive approach. This term-time role offers rewarding work with competitive pay under the NHS Agenda for Change Band 4.

Benefits

Competitive pay under Agenda for Change Band 4

Term-time schedule

Fulfillment from community service

Qualifications

• Certified training in the Administration of Emergency Medication including Buccal Midazolam.
• Proven competence in Severe Epilepsy Care and Emergency Suction Care.
• Certification in British Sign Language (BSL).
• Current training in Physical Intervention and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour.
• Current First Aid & Anaphylaxis certificate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and proactive approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical safety and wellbeing of vulnerable passengers.
• Administer emergency medication during seizures.
• Provide specialist care for individuals with severe epilepsy.
• Utilise BSL to communicate effectively.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated driver.
• Adhere to individual healthcare plans and protocols.
• Manage challenging behaviours using training.

Skills

Emergency medication administration

Communication with non-verbal service users (BSL)

Severe epilepsy care

Emergency suction care

Physical Intervention training

Job description

A community-focused transport service is seeking Specialist Healthcare Passenger Assistants (x5) to provide crucial support for vulnerable children and adults during transport. Candidates must possess emergency care skills, including BSL certification, and demonstrate compassion and a proactive approach. This term-time role offers rewarding work with competitive pay under the NHS Agenda for Change Band 4.