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The Integrated Community Paediatric Service (ICPS) is looking for enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Healthcare Support Worker's (HCSW)  to support the Children's Care Package Service.  Candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate empathetic sensitive and compassionate approach to all children, young people families and  carers.

The Care Package Service  supports children and young  people with complex health needs  and their families across all community settings- home, school and social activities.  There may be times when this support  is also required within the hospital or hospice setting.   Care is delivered as commissioned  by the Clinical Commissioning Group  throughout a 24 hour period, 7 days a week.

Upon appointment,  a 6 week induction period will be offered, with training and competence assessments to prepare staff for this role.   Upon completion of induction period and training, HCSW's  will expected to work with children and young people as part of a team as well as autonomously as a lone workers, indirectly supervised by registered nurses, following care plans and trust policies and procedures.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

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.

    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.

        Administer prescribed medication working within Bolton FT medicines management policy.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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 this 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.