Job summary
Job Purpose
* To work in partnership with the children and young people, families and carers liaising with members of the health and education teams to achieve the maximum outcomes and optimum health and educational achievement for students in Special schools.
* To promote health within special schools, to encourage each child or young person to develop responsibility for his/her own health to fulfil their potential.
* To undertake training required, becoming clinically competent in providing holistic care for children/young people in a special school setting.
Main duties of the job
To be aware of the importance of professionalism and boundaries when working closely with families.
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the interests of the student and the wider community.
To carry out essential health procedures on students with care, sensitivity and using communication strategies specific to each student's needs.
To complete episodes of care which are detailed in the student's health care plan and meet their health needs, escalating any concerns to the line manager.
To be able to write clear, legible reports, clinical notes and review students' individual health care plans in line with school and CLCH record keeping policies.
To demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 by contributing to the health, safety and security of individuals in their environment.
About us
We provide community health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
* stay well
* manage their own health with the right support
* avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Our vision: deliver great care closer to home.
Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£15.69 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay.
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
824-BANK-LIT1406
Job locations
Barnet Special Schools, Barnet, N2 8LT
Job responsibilities
Be an effective communicator, using tact and empathy, to ensure that a high standard of care is given to the child and family.
Manage stock levels of equipment within the school, liaising with correct channels for ordering disposable supplies in a timely manner, ensuring there is always sufficient stock available for the nursing team.
Be responsible for the care of electrical equipment, such as blood pressure machines, saturation monitors and scales, ensuring the care and maintenance of such equipment is regulated and they are in good working order.
Following training, be responsible for the continence assessments for children requiring continence products, ensuring assessments are carried out 6 monthly with all paperwork completed and returned to provider.
Be responsible for troubleshooting any problems with continence product deliveries for individual children.
Maintain accurate clinical records using the documentation processes of SystmOne.
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.
Desirable
* Experience of working in culturally diverse communities.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
* Excellent communication skills with children/young people who have different modes of communication.
* Evidence of ability to use initiative.
* Competence to administer medication.
* Demonstrate computer literacy in programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Desirable
* Experience of working in culturally diverse communities.
* Knowledge of purpose and value of clinical supervision.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Barnet Special Schools, Barnet, N2 8LT
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/
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