Job Description

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate

Practice Educator & Advisor

to lead in the ongoing assessment, management and delivery of training to staff, who care for children and young people with complex medical needs.

Position:

Registered Nurse (Must have NMC Pin)

Location:

Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside

Hours:

40 hours per week, part-time considered

Shifts:

Monday - Friday, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the service



Minimum 3x 8-hour days



WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

We are looking for a Practice Educator & Advisor who has a passion for providing a high standard of training to enable support workers to take the children and young people to school and out on adventures in the community.
We have a dedicated and experienced team who pride themselves on providing a high level of care to the young people they support.
The team members are passionate about developing the young people through independence and a wide variety of activities.
It is desirable that you will have experience with nasal pharyngeal airways and long-term ventilation or be willing to undertake training.

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

The Role:

You will have a Minimum of 2 years experienced and be confident in children's complex health, including respiratory management, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care Paediatric Nurse qualification with current PIN number. Ideally hold a qualification in training and mentoring.
You will ensure that the service meets and exceeds all relevant legislative/commissioning frameworks. You will oversee assessments, management and delivery of training for carers who support children and young people receiving complex medical needs. This will include setting and maintaining standards of care; professional advice (where appropriate); customer liaison; training and supervision of support workers and team development. Ensure service meets and exceeds all relevant legislative/commissioning framework. Be responsible for training new staff in all relevant health needs for each child, supporting and supervising new staff from a clinical perspective to ensure they are competent and confident to support the children and young people independently. Complete refresher updates and competencies for all staff as per Courtyard Care Policies. Develop training resources and materials. Deliver training in mandatory areas such as medication, first aid and basic life support.

Your role will also involve:

Clinical supervision Responsibility for own ongoing professional development Identifying and assessing care need requirements within the home and maintaining regular and appropriate contact with the Registered Manager to ensure appropriate levels of staffing are met. Ensuring that clinical interventions are met through effective planning and use of staff Undertaking six Monthly review/update of health needs plan for child/young person. Ensuring that all intervention is within the relevant framework Providing clinical communication between the service, commissioners, line managers attend children's medical reviews and related meetings as identified by the Manager. Providing support and guidance to the staff team for all matters of a clinical nature Developing and undertaking medication audits in services to ensure highest standards of practice Maintaining effective Registration with NMC, working within guidelines. Leading by example through attention to professional conduct Attending team meetings for clinical issues/matters Contributing to clinical policy update and review Offer advice to the team in clinical matters within the health support plan, direct team to universal services outside of the health support plan Liaise with health professionals to provide clinical oversight from in service. Very occasional weekend or evening shift requirement




What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme

we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive 400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond

we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards

we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits app

stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work

you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pension

we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life cover

you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications

earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways

we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates

we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aiders

available to support you when you need someone to talk to

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Employee Voice

we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us


subject to eligibility & criteria


You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.



Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.

About The Service

The Courtyard - Courtyard Care, is a small purpose-built bungalow for children with complex medical needs, with life limiting illnesses. The support team are trained to look after children who may have a tracheostomy tube, require long term ventilation, epilepsy, physio, gastrostomies, and other medical needs.