About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Special Needs Health Care Assistant based at Victoria College to support the needs of students aged 19-25 with complex health and learning needs.
The working hours are 25.0 hours/week over 5 days (Monday-Friday), 5.0 hours per day 10;00 - 15:00 Term-Time only. No weekend work is required for this role.
If you have an NVQ level 3 in Care/Social Care and experience of working with adults, especially young adults with complex additional health needs, we would like to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
o To assist with nursing care including delegated clinical procedures as set out in the Care Plan and following appropriate competency assessed training.
o To assist students, where appropriate, encouraging self-care and achievement of independence.
o To ensure accurate, timely and effective communication to the college nurse when receiving workload instructions and when reporting back information about students.
o Liaise with parents/carers, on behalf of the college nurse or other professionals, over the telephone, giving support in relation to health issues.
o Undertake home visits with members of the multi-professional team.
o To maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all information and records.
o Undertake appropriate action when concerns, e.g. adult protection issues, are identified, reporting to the college nurse and other relevant professionals and accurately recording issues/actions.
o To work within Trust Policies and Procedures and within agreed clinical standards for the Service.
About us
BCHC is one of the largest Community Healthcare Trusts in the UK, and our Children & Families division provides both Specialist and Universal services to children and young people aged 0-19 across the city. The BCHC Plus program enables educational settings to purchase additional clinical services, supplementing those provided under 'core' services funded by local health commissioning, and specifically meeting the individual health needs of pupils and students in 150 nurseries, schools and colleges.
Job description Job responsibilities
To report any changes in the condition and/or circumstances of students to the college nurse.
To assist the college nurse to undertake health promotion activities with individuals or Groups including parents/carers.
Participate in audits as required.
Observes own personal duty of care to equipment and resources.
To take reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in adhering to the Statutory and Unit Safety Regulations.
To comply with the following:
a) Trust Policies and Procedures
b) Health and Safety Regulations and Fire Regulations
Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
To minimize the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimizing printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimizing travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oGood standard of GCSE passes including English at C or above oNVQ in Care /social care Level 3 or equivalent. Evidence of continued learning and development.
Experience Essential
oPrevious Experience of working with young people with complex health and learning disability.
Desirable
oPrevious Experience of dealing with members of the public. oPrevious experience of using computers. oPrevious clerical experience.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
oDemonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant. oDemonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency's environment. oDemonstrate an understanding of Disability. oAbility to recognise the importance of feedback to qualified nurses. oDemonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality oAwareness of Adult Safeguarding issues.
Desirable
oDemonstrate understanding of the scope of the role. oAble to generate written communication.
Personal Qualities Essential
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills. oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team oAbility to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working. oGood interpersonal skills. oAble to relate to disabled young people.
Desirable
oFlexible approach to working.
Other Job Requirements Essential
oAble to organise own work. oWilling and able to undertake training appropriate to the role. oAbility to travel to work and other locations as required.
Desirable
oAwareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace. oAble to use a computer.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address Victoria College
Bell Hill
Birmingham
B31 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)