About this role
Job summary Position: School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse RGN, RLDN/RN Location: Lufton College, Somerset, BA22 8ST Full Time 24 hours but hours can be increased to 40 hours per week (increased hours will be over 2 sites) Salary £31,049 - £38,682 salary would be pro rata dependant on hours and experience
Main duties of the job You should have a strong understanding of Aspergers and Autism and have experience of working with these conditions. Working knowledge of physical health conditions, including Epilepsy, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis. Knowledge around Safeguarding and keeping others safe. Excellent understanding of safe and effective medication management within childrens homes/schools. Ability to communicate clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication Experience in working/promoting therapeutic relationships with children and Young People Working autonomously within a residential/ward environment.
About us Cambian Lufton College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting young people between the ages of 16 - 25 to build valuable life skills, qualification and confidence to support them on their journey towards independence. The new leadership team has recognized this success and wants to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people alongside the developments that are taking place across all aspects of the college. The College prides itself on offering meaningful packages of education to those who have in the past struggled to access conventional mainstream services; offering each young person and adult an individually tailored and holistic programme of support, equipping them to face the challenges of later life.
Job description Job responsibilities
communication Experience in working/promoting therapeutic relationships with children and Young People Working autonomously within a residential/ward environment.
Desirable:
Experience of communicating clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication. Experience of engaging successfully with children or young adults (in particular those with special needs) in some capacity. Ability to be flexible with hours, required to assist with the effective quality of care in the school.
In return we offer:
Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)
Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our young people you will be learning all the time through our ongoing mentoring and support.
Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post and will be subject to an enhanced DBScheck.
Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Person Specification
General Requirements Essential
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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 The Cambian Group
Address
Yeovil
BA22 8ST
Employer's website https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)