Assistant Practitioner - Children's Continence Service
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
To work as a member for the Children's Nursing Team, providing care for children and young people with complex or acute health needs within their care setting.
Main duties of the job
* To manage their own caseload, waiting list and recording data onto the online system
* To plan and prioritise care activities taking into account patient needs and individual circumstances, ensuring all activity is recorded on the Child or Young Person's (CYP) health record
* To complete delegated observations and assessments of the CYP as agreed by the nursing team
* To develop, implement and evaluate appropriate care plans and comprehensive packages of care
* To provide quality care to Children and Young People in partnership with families and carers as commissioned and described within the service specifications
About us
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic practitioner to work within the Children's Continence Team (0-18 years old). The job is for 22.5 hours, and Monday - Friday hours can be arranged.
There will be travelling expected around Norfolk to different areas to see children at home or in school. Most patients will be seen in a clinic environment, and you will have support from the Clinical Nurses within the team.
Job responsibilities
* To use a broad range of communication skills (e.g. motivation) to establish a rapport and engage with children and their families; to develop the child's and family's understanding of their needs and encourage effective participation in treatment
* To work independently with Children and Young People, individually and in groups, planning, organising and following specific programmes and guidance; to monitor progress and referring to the clinical nurse specialist where appropriate
* To work proactively to contribute to the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) process
* To be responsible for completing own electronic diary (using available resource) and for booking own appointments
* To be aware of Norfolk Safeguarding Children's Board (NSCB) guidelines and procedures in the identification, assessment, and referral of vulnerable children
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 or equivalent
* Diploma level or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience
* Nursery Nurse Qualification
* Knowledge of child development
* Care Certificate
Experience
* Experience of working with a variety of children
* Experience of working with children with disabilities and or working in children's own homes
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
* Ability to work with indirect supervision of co-ordinator
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
* Basic IT skills
* Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the needs of the post
* Experience of working independently
Communication
* Good communication skills with children's families and professionals
* Use of English language
* Experience of using Signalong or Makaton
* Knowledge of alternative forms of communication
* Experience of working with people with sensory impairments and or communication difficulty
Personal and People Development
* Evidence of learning and development
Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
* Non-judgemental
* Professional appearance and behaviour
* Resilient, self-motivated and open to change
* Adaptable and able to prioritise according to changes in situation
* Enthusiastic and conscientious
* Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Other
* Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
* Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
* Able to make own travelling arrangement to meet the needs of the service
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.
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
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