Paediatric Home Ventilation Support Worker

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries / e-learning

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Counselling and psychological support

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a part-time post to support ventilator-dependent children with complex medical needs. The role involves working in the community and hospital settings, following care plans in partnership with families and qualified nursing staff.

The post requires a full UK driving licence and involves flexible shifts, including nights, across seven days to meet service needs. The location is the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Please see the attached Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• In the community, the post holder will work independently to assist the parent(s) in direct delivery of care for their stable child who requires support from a ventilator. This will include a range of duties that will form part of a care plan that has been previously agreed with parents and qualified nursing staff.
• The post holder is employed within NHS GGC, and there is a requirement to work across neighbouring NHS Boards to meet service demands. There is a high level of night shift work.
• In the hospital, assignment of work will be made by the Registered Nurse. The post holder will work supervised and exercise initiative within the scope of the role when providing patient care; however, a trained nurse will be available for advice and guidance.

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a part-time post to support ventilator-dependent children with complex medical needs. The role involves working in the community and hospital settings, following care plans in partnership with families and qualified nursing staff.

The post requires a full UK driving licence and involves flexible shifts, including nights, across seven days to meet service needs. The location is the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.