Job summary Barnet Special School Nursing team are 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. Youmay be expected to travel between sites to support the nursing team with tasks such as heights and weights so will need excellent communication skills, administration and IT skills to support the team in delivering a 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 Beverley Evans, Service Manager, 07984466894, bevans1nhs.net 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 be actively involved in participating with the development and implementation of practice within the special schools nursing team ensuring that evidenced based practice is being delivered. 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. Interviews will be scheduled for the 19th of December 2024. About us 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 To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Term time hours Reference number 824-NORTH-6834964-B Job locations Oakleigh School 280 Oakleigh Road North Barnet N200DH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential 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 Desirable 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 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 Desirable Experience of working in culturally diverse communities Skills and Knowledge Essential 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 Desirable Knowledge of purpose and value of clinical supervision Experience of working in culturally diverse communities Other Desirable 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) Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential 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 Desirable 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 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 Desirable Experience of working in culturally diverse communities Skills and Knowledge Essential 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 Desirable Knowledge of purpose and value of clinical supervision Experience of working in culturally diverse communities Other Desirable 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) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Oakleigh School 280 Oakleigh Road North Barnet N200DH Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)