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Location
Tadworth, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
Clinical/ Care/Therapy and Education Skills Provides a high standard of direct care, therapy and education to children/young people and their families, in accordance with their care, education and therapy plans. Administer prescribed medications. Maintains clinical competencies as identified in The Childrens Trust competency framework. Contributes towards providing a stimulating, age-appropriate house, therapy, and school environment. Oversees and takes part in children/young peoples recreational activities and outings. In conjunction with professionals participates in the review system by writing reports and attending medical rounds and meetings as required. In conjunction with medical, therapy and education professionals ensure that during their shifts, the appropriate plans and programmes are implemented by their respective teams. Risk assesses as delegated by line manager. Support the delivery of an integrated service model supporting children and young people to maximise their opportunity in learning and participating in everyday activities. Work as part of a transdisciplinary team in areas as required, to provide high quality and evidence-based services. Demonstrate understanding of strengths and needs of all family members. Place the child, young person, and family central to our care, sharing decisions, actions, family priorities and preferences. Recognise families as partners and co-produce decisions to personalise education, health, therapy, and care. Work as holistic enablers to support education, health, therapy, and care. Support implementation of waking day curriculum and 24-hour neurorehabilitation, maximising opportunities for the children and young person to generalise learning and work on goals across the waking day. Maintains clear and identified professional boundaries at all times. Create environments which empower children and families to be fully involved in their care. Ensures the safe custody and administration of medications and works within legislative requirements. Works clinically and demonstrates effective role modelling for junior staff. Works in accordance with The Childrens Trust policies and operating procedures. To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Communication Be proactive in communicating effectively with families. Be effective in communicating with young people and members of the inter professional teams. Manage the handover and allocation of duties from shift to shift. Understands a range of communication methods and styles that could help meet the child/young persons communication needs, wishes and preferences. Recognises barriers to effective communication and reduces these as appropriate. Is able to document concise records. Clearly reports any concerns to senior staff and actions as instructed. Participating effectively in education, therapy, medical and care meetings. Efficiently utilise The Childrens Trust information technology systems of communication and assist Childrens Support Assistants Levels 1 and 2 in their development of effective IT skills. As a career, attends and actively contributes to meetings as required. Organisational Skills Manages time effectively, ensuring workloads are prioritised appropriately. Work positively with children and their families to attempt to respond to , and where possible, deescalate complaints. Ensures all complaints are reported using the incident reporting system. Responds effectively and sensitively to critical incidents that may arise. Leadership Leads the shift, delegating duties appropriately. Forward plans and anticipates future staffing concerns around safe staffing levels and skill mix, reporting concerns to the manager and take action where appropriate. Responsible for the immediate management of incidents with their identified area. Safeguarding Acts in the best interests (in loco parentis) of the child/young person, at all times. Acts as the child/young persons advocate, ensuring they remain safe. Adheres to The Childrens Trust/School Safeguarding Children and Young Peoples Policy and Procedures. Governance Adheres at all times to The Childrens Trust Principles of Delegation Policy for Nursing, Care and Therapy Staff policy. Implement care, education and therapy programmes as prescribed by professionals. Demonstrate working knowledge of regulatory compliance e.g. CQC, Ofsted Care and Ofsted Education frameworks, children's home regulations and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Managing a transfer of a child to hospital in an emergency, in accordance with Transfer of Children Policy. Professionalism Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust. Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Health and Safety Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control. Provide evidence of a valid NHS Covid Pass or acceptable proof of Covid vaccination or medical exemption and all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post. Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotes the health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience. Remains organised and focused when under pressure. Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback. Motivates self and others.
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Salary
£30.65k per annum
