Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in your community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Continuing Care Team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting children and young people with complex medical needs to live safely and happily within their home and school environments.
As a valued member of our dedicated and compassionate team, you will provide direct clinical care and support tailored to the individual needs of the children and families we serve. Your role may involve providing overnight care in a child's home, enabling families to rest and recharge, or supporting a child within their educational setting, helping them access learning and reach their full potential.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. Following a comprehensive competency-based training programme, you will be confident working independently as a lone practitioner within the community, while remaining fully supported by our experienced and friendly team.
Please note: Part-time or term-time hours do not meet the required salary threshold for sponsorship and therefore would not be eligible for sponsorship
What we're looking for:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A caring, compassionate and professional approach
Experience of working with Children in a care capacity
Flexibility and reliability
The ability to work independently and confidently in community settings
A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively influence a child's life, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
To provide skilled high-quality care to children and young people with complex medical needs, in the home or community setting.
To carry out personal care and delegated clinical tasks, providing support for children with complex health needs and those dependent on technology such as ventilators, feeding tubes and oxygen.
To follow individualised care plans developed by the nursing team, having gained competency through an intensive and on-going training programme and with support and guidance from registered nurses.
Further information can be found in the attached Job Description
