Support Worker - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Clinical:
Act as an advocate for babies, children and young people, and their families, maintaining professional boundaries.

Implement, in conjunction with parents and carers, a plan of care to meet the identified needs of children in your care.

Provide emotional and psychological support to children and their family, adjusting to illness, disability, end of life issues and bereavement.

Assist in maintaining and developing high standard of care, by awareness of individual needs, following defined nursing care plans and working within related policies and procedures.

Deliver complex technical interventions to support children with complex health needs, such as tracheostomy and ventilators, gastrostomy, jejunostomy and suctioning.

Support the delivery of palliative and end of life care both in the hospice and at home. Support opportunities for children and young people building memories and experiences. Keep clear, accurate care records, reporting any deterioration, concerns or incidents to the nurse in charge.

Provide nursing care and support to children under the direction and supervision of the nurse in charge. Ensure daily housekeeping in line with service needs. Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to children and their families.

Work as an assistant in therapeutic activities, group work and life skills with the support and guidance of registered professionals.

Education:

Maintain and improve your own professional competence by keeping up to date with clinical developments, and by attending in-house and external training sessions.

Assist in the education and practical training of colleagues, students and trainees. Supervise and orientate learners and new staff. Participate in surveys, audit, research and facilitating clinical trials as required.

Governance:
To welcome and respect diversity and contribute positively to anti-discriminatory practice, actively promoting equality and diversity.

Ensure a consistent approach to all aspects of care delivery by following protocols and prescribed care, recommending changes to advance practice.

Report all incidents/accidents and near misses in line with reporting procedures to facilitate opportunities to advance practice.

Actively contribute to employee consultation around policy and procedure development and highlight any areas of concern or suggestions for improvement.

Governance:
To welcome and respect diversity and contribute positively to anti-discriminatory practice, actively promoting equality and diversity.

Ensure a consistent approach to all aspects of care delivery by following protocols and prescribed care, recommending changes to advance practice.

Report all incidents/accidents and near misses in line with reporting procedures to facilitate opportunities to advance practice.

Actively contribute to employee consultation around policy and procedure development and highlight any areas of concern or suggestions for improvement.

Safeguarding:
All hospice staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, which includes: an understanding of relevant hospice policies ensuring that any safeguarding and child protection or vulnerable adults concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately attendance at mandatory safeguarding children and adults training and updates at the competency level appropriate to their role and in accordance with the Bluebell Wood safeguarding training guidance

Confidentiality:

On appointment you may be given access to confidential information which must only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it.

Information obtained during the course of employment should not be used for any purpose other than that intended. Unauthorised disclosure of information is a disciplinary offence.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

At Bluebell Wood, we value and respect difference, where families, visitors, our staff and volunteers can feel welcomed and confident to be themselves.

We ensure this by delivering our values:

We value diversity and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and insights that will benefit all.

We respect the rights of individuals, including the right to hold different views and beliefs. We will not allow these differences to be displayed in a way that is hostile or degrading to others.