Nursing Assistant

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., Childrens Short Breaks Home Nursing Team provides respite within the community setting for children with complex health needs within their own homes. The team consists of experienced staff nurses and nursing assistants and work with children aged from birth to 18yrs of age who have additional health needs. This role includes days, evenings, weekends and night shifts. You will be provided with any training and skills you require for each individual child that you will be caring for., + To carry out planned care for the child within the home, clinic or residential short breaks unit.
+ To care for allocated children according to their care plans, liaising with parents / Registered Nurses for further advice as required.
+ To carry out baseline observations for children in their care as required, escalating as appropriate.
+ To review and record care provided on the child's Systm One record following the trust's policy for record keeping.
+ To support Registered nurses with updating the Child's care plans as required.
+ To gather information about the Child's development, communication and annual educational goals by visiting them at School or early years and attending annual education reviews.
+ To attend keyworker or multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
+ To work with the Registered Nurses and Clinical Leads to identify relevant training needs to fulfil this role, taking an active part in the evaluation process.
+ To act in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board policies and procedures, attending regular safeguarding supervision sessions and training.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

We are seeking a part-time experienced enthusiastic nursing assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team within the Children's Short Breaks Home Nursing Team (CSBHNT) who work across Norfolk. You will also do occasional shifts within our residential shortbreaks unit, Squirrels which is situated in Aylsham.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working with children with health needs and/or learning disabilities. They will be enthusiastic, be able to work flexibly, within a team and also independently. They will have good communication skills and be able to work in partnership with families. The successful candidate will require access to a vehicle

+ To take advantage of learning and educational opportunities provided by the organisation.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
RECRUITMENT EVENT - Friday 23^rd February 2024
If you are reading this, then the recruitment day we are holding on Friday 23^rd February may be of interest for you.
The day will focus on recruitment for all of the vacancies that we have open for our new Willow Therapy Unit, which is due to open June 2024.
We will be at The Kings Conference Centre in Norwich from 9.30am. Come along to find out more about the roles we have on offer, and we will even have limited availability for interviews on the day too.
No booking needed; we look forward to seeing you then.