Health Care Support Worker

Work in partnership with the family, professionals and other agencies in providing holistic care for the child. Follow individualised plan of care provided by a registered children's nurse to children with complex and continuing health care needs, some of which may be life limiting.

To undertake training and competency based assessment of clinical skills to enable the delivery care to children with complex health needs including: mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, gastrostomy feeding and medication administration. The development of these competencies and skills will be supported by the services training team.Administer prescribed medication working within Bolton FT medicines management policy.

Provide personal care, continence management and assistance with mobility on an individual basis, ensuring at all times infection control and safe moving and handling practices are adhered to.

Work in partnership with the family, professionals and other agencies in providing holistic care for the child.

Act autonomously within clinical competencies, with the ability to respond to the immediate needs of the child and escalate any concerns to registered nursing staff and parents.

Communicate effectively with the Team Leader and Childrens Community Nurses to ensure the needs of the child are maintained and that families are directly involved in the decision-making processes.

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Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust values.

The aims of the Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ-Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care or education; - GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable: - Evidence of further study in health and social care

Experience

Desirable: - NHS Background; - Experience and knowledge of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.

Skills

Essential: - Ability to use initiative and work independently; - Able to work as part of a team; - Ability to follow care plan and demonstrate clinical skills

Desirable: - Computer Literate; - Awareness of child protection

Other

Essential: - Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel around Bolton independently; - Flexible to meet the needs of the service and provide 24 hour care