The opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and child-focused person to join the Special School Team as a permanent term-time Band 3 Clinical Support Worker. You will be working with the Special School Nursing team, which may include covering at any of the 5 sites located in Halifax and Huddersfield. The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Fridays 08:30-16:00.
Experience working with children is essential, as well as providing care to children with complex medical and nursing needs. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting children and families.
The successful applicant will assist the qualified nursing staff within the Special School Nursing Team to provide care and support to children and young people up to 19 years in the Special School environment. There will be opportunities to progress professionally, supported by training and learning opportunities.
The Special School Nursing Team provides care for children between the ages of 4-19 years who require nursing care in school.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with experience of working in a community environment or healthcare role with children and young people. You will have experience working with children, be motivated, proactive, committed, and possess excellent communication skills. You will work independently under the leadership of our nursing team, supporting all aspects of nursing care and improving the safety and quality of care at every opportunity.
This busy role requires flexibility in a constantly changing environment and the ability to work within the school environment. The post holder will need to be prepared to cover when needed in any one of the other 4 schools in the Calderdale or Huddersfield area. However, the successful candidate will be primarily based in one school site, subject to change depending on service needs.
Safeguarding
The Trust has in place both a Safeguarding Children Policy and a Safeguarding Adults Policy in line with national legislation. The Safeguarding Policies place a duty upon every employee who has contact with children, families, and adults in their everyday work to safeguard and promote their welfare. In the event that you have concerns about possible harm to any child or adult, you should contact your line manager immediately or, in their absence, your Assistant Divisional Director. Out of hours, contact should be made with the on-call manager through switchboard.
The Trust has nominated Safeguarding Leads who act as contact points for support and advice if concerns are raised about a child or adult’s welfare. These individuals can be reached through switchboard during office hours by asking for the Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children or Adults respectively.
For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Joanne Ineson Job title: Clinical Nurse Manager Email address: joanne.ineson@cht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01484324872.
If you would like more information or details on the post, please do not hesitate to ring me for an informal chat. Joanne Ineson 07392273310.
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