Health Care Assistant - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Dean Close Foundation

Dean Close Foundation

Verified Company

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to support our Health Centre caring for pupils aged

You will be organised, adaptable, and happy to work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team.

A caring but firm manner and an ability to understand and help young people and a basic understanding of health promotion principles is desirable.

Pattern of work

A mix of early :00), mid :00) and late :00) shifts, Monday through Saturday with some on-call cover required, 1-2 nights per week. Approximately one 24-hour Sunday on-call in an 8 week rolling period. The rota is set generally 2-3 months in advance.

Duties_

To be a Health Care Assistant based in the Foundation Health Centre and rotating across other local treatment sites, serving a community of nearly 1,000 pupils many of whom are boarders.

The successful applicant(s) will be willing to treat minor ailments and provide clinical care under the training, delegation, and direction of the Foundation Nurses and in accordance with pupil care plans, and able to work a share of shifts in a 24/7 rota during term time.

The nature of the work includes a significant amount of lone working during evening and overnight hours.

To help the Health Centre Manager ensure the smooth running of the Centre in line with recommended best practice guidelines
To be able to work shifts or be on call on a 24/7 rota, ensuring that there is always a responsible adult on duty in the Health Centre and at times the Prep School Treatment Room during term time (inclusive of weekends). Call to be taken from home, with overnight stays in the Health Centre required when caring for an admitted pupil
To be willing to carry out simple clinical tasks such as taking observations and dispensing medications according to policy and appropriate training/support from the Foundation Nurses
To keep accurate computerbased records of visits to the Health Centre and Treatment Room
To escort DCS pupils to appointments as required. This will include taking pupils to

A & E as necessary in the school car or by other means

To be able to communicate effectively with housemasters, housemistresses and other pastoral staff across the Foundation
To hold a valid first aid certificate (training can be organised) and be willing to administer first aid as necessary, including pitchside during sporting events
To be friendly and caring with the ability to relate to children, young adults, parents, and fellow professionals, and to be an empathetic 'listening ear' for pupils who are unwell or troubled, whilst offering compassionate but realistic support
To participate in the care planning process and share insights and observations as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team
To ensure that all accidents and treatments are recorded on the school system
To attend meetings with teaching and other professionals as necessary
To keep personal training and knowledge up to date by attending relevant courses and conferences
To participate in regular appraisal
To ensure that medical and sensitive information is kept confidential within the health care structure
Attendance at INSET at the beginning of each term and ensure that the Health Centre and Treatment Room are prepared for the term ahead

For further details, please see the attached job description.