About this role
Job summary Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism.
Main duties of the job We're looking for two experienced Nursing Associates who will support the day-to-day delivery of healthcare, health monitoring, health facilitation, health promotion and clinical interventions for students with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute towards high-quality, person-centred healthcare and support the effective operation of the nursing service - Build robust relationships with students, families, education staff, therapy teams and external professionals - Assist with the delivery of health-related training where appropriate and under the guidance of a Registered Nurse - Support a designated programme of student mental health and wellbeing interventions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and wider multidisciplinary team. - Contribute to the implementation and review of healthcare plans through information gathering and health monitoring - Support the development of health knowledge and awareness amongst education and support staff
About us Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three Is Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
The Role
We're looking for two experienced Nursing Associates who will support the day-to-day delivery of healthcare, health monitoring, health facilitation, health promotion and clinical interventions for students with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute towards high-quality, person-centred healthcare and support the effective operation of the nursing service - Build robust relationships with students, families, education staff, therapy teams and external professionals - Assist with the delivery of health-related training where appropriate and under the guidance of a Registered Nurse - Support a designated programme of student mental health and wellbeing interventions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and wider multidisciplinary team. - Contribute to the implementation and review of healthcare plans through information gathering and health monitoring - Support the development of health knowledge and awareness amongst education and support staff
Requirements
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree. - Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. - Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent). - Experience working with children, young people or adults with complex health needs. - Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
Benefits - Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees - Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool - Pension scheme - Blue light discount scheme - Benenden Health Care Membership access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice - Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role - Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions - Cycle to work scheme - Free on-site parking - Paid Enhanced DBS
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
Desirable
Additional qualifications relating to learning disabilities, special educational needs or complex healthcare. Experience within a SEND school, specialist college, health or social care setting. Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Experience supporting students requiring enteral feeding, epilepsy management, respiratory care or tracheostomy care. Experience supporting health promotion initiatives.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Seashell Trust
Address Seashell Trust
Stanley Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 6RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)