Special School Nurse Assistant

Central London Community NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in the UK seeks a health care assistant to support children and young people in a special school environment. Key responsibilities include administering medication, supporting nursing staff, and conducting health assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with complex health needs and hold relevant qualifications, such as NVQ level 3. The organization offers a comprehensive induction and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development working with children.
• Demonstrable experience of working with children with complex health needs.
• Ability to manage stock levels and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses within the team and carry out heights and weights.
• Administer medications to children in school.
• Participate in the development of practice within the nursing team.

Skills

Experience with children

Competence to administer medication

Computer literacy

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Care certificate

Makaton/BSL course

Job description

Band 4

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Job overview

Barnet Special School Nursing team is looking for a flexible, motivated and highly skilled health care assistant to join us in supporting children and young people with health needs to attend school and achieve their potential.

We are based in 2 Special Schools in Barnet, Oakleigh School and Maple Down but also provide outreach services to Oak Lodge and Northway.

You may be expected to travel between sites to support the nursing team with tasks such as heights and weights so will need to provide excellent high‑quality service to the pupils and any professional partners.

Working within the environment of special schools is extremely rewarding and our small friendly team look forward to welcoming you.

Please do not hesitate to call and arrange an informal visit with Natalie Collins (Team Lead) Tel [phone] Ext 6. [e-mail]

Term‑time will be considered.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an individual that has experience working with children with complex healthcare and additional needs.

You will also demonstrate commitment to continued development and innovation within the team, have the ability to be flexible to the needs of the service and work as part of a team but also autonomously as required as you may be the only member of the nursing team on site on occasions.

The post holder will be supporting the registered nurses within the team, carrying out heights and weights, completing continence assessments and liaising with lots of other agencies.

The Post holder will also support the training of Learning Support Assistants/Teaching assistants to deliver the child’s care plan whilst at school.

The post holder will regularly be responsible for the administration of medications to children in school and adhere to all CLCH policies/procedures.

The post holder will actively be involved in participating with the development and implementation of practice within the special schools nursing team ensuring that evidence‑based practice is being delivered and to carry out the care plans for the children that are within the special schools.

The team will offer support and training as appropriate to help you develop in the role and support children and young people in special schools to attend and achieve their potential.

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional development working with children up to NVQ level 3
• Care certificate – or working towards this
• Competencies in clinical care skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding children
• Diploma Level (or NVQ4 in Health & Social Care) or Equivalent Combination of NVQ3, courses and experience or NNEB equivalency
• Makaton/BSL course
• Medicine management course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs
• Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people in a special school environment.
• Experience of documentation in a clinical setting
• Experience of liaising with professionals
• Experience of handling telephone calls independently and directing queries appropriately
• Evidence of ability to carry out continence assessments
• Experience of working in culturally diverse communities

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Competence to administer medication
• Ability to manage stock levels and equipment
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Knowledge of safeguarding children/young people
• Demonstrate computer literacy in programs such as excel, word, power point
• Experience of enteral feeding
• Experience of suctioning
• Experience of clinical measurements and interpreting results appropriately, i.e. Height and Weight measuring.
• Experience of working with Clinical Systems e.g.Emiss
• Evidence of understanding epilepsy/working with patients with epilepsy
• Knowledge of purpose and value of clinical supervision
• Experience of working in culturally diverse communities

Other

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close before the advertised date. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification.

Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted.

Interview details will be emailed after the closing date—please check your email regularly.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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