Care Support Worker- Paediatrics Manchester, England
Job description
Care Support Worker- Paediatric Band 2
Caring for long term ventilated children and Neuro Rehabilitation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust-
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
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· Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week
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· Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
· First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust – access before they are made available to agency
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements
· Training and development opportunities
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
· Stakeholder pension scheme available
About Manchester University Foundation Trust
Rated ‘Good’ in their most recent CQC report, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) provides a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. As one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, MFT is a leading provider for a significant number of specialised. Located in and around Manchester, there are excellent transport links connecting you to Manchester City Centre. MFT also provides a free shuttle bus service for staff to each site.
The Role:
· Work under the overall supervision of a registered practitioner. Be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of delegated personal care to patients within the ward/department. Carry out a number of delegated routine procedures requiring a base level of knowledge, understanding, practical competency and skill specific to the personal care of patients .
The Ward area is an 11 bedded unit that cares for long term ventilated children, neuro rehabilitation and children who require non invasive ventilation.
This role requires staff to have critical care experience or experience of LTV care. Experience and skills to care for children with a tracheostomy/gastrostomy etc, who have complex needs desirable.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Welcome and orientate patients and visitors to the ward/department.
· Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts/documentation and identity name bands prior to, and on admission.
· Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered member of staff in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.
· Ensure patients nutritional needs are met through assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, providing help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary.
· Report any feeding concerns to the registered practitioner.
· Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake.
You’ll have the following qualification/experience:
· A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
·Non-invasive ventilation, chest drains and tracheostomy care experience desirable.
· Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in their care.
· Be familiar and comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures.
· Adhere to Trust Uniform Policy.
· Adhere to Trust Social Media Policy.
· Act at all times in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
· Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
· Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participating, to achieving full potential.
· Attend ward /departmental meetings as required.
· Use IT systems for e.g. patient records and data collection.
· Contribute in the supply and maintenance of materials and equipment to ensure the efficient running of the clinical environment.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
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As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £10.37-£18.97 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: One location
