Job overview
To work alongside nursing/medical staff and family members to competently provide agreed clinical skills and individualised care for a child with complex health needs within the home, school and hospital environments, liaising with other professionals as necessary. To accurately record, collate, monitor and provide feedback of patient information to the Team Leader and/or Care Manager, initiating actions as necessary.
Main duties of the job
* At the direction of the senior member of staff assist in the delivery of planned nursing care for a child.
* Ensure nursing practices are maintained with the Trust's policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. To apply them to the community environment.
* Maintain confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity to the individual needs of the child/family.
* Pay full regard to Health and Safety practices which include hand hygiene. This must also include mandatory annual attendance to CPR, fire lecture, manual handling and child protection awareness.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential criteria
* NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or NVQ Level 2 with significant experience.
* Care Certificate or completion of Care Certificate in post.
* Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate.
* Experience working in a clinical environment.
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in the NHS.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Understand when to seek support and advice.
* Aware of personal and professional limitations.
* Ability to perform when under pressure.
* Polite, Friendly, Approachable and Self-motivated.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Proven problem solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements.
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