The post holder will assist the (Nurse) Manager in delivering a 24-hour Nurse led respite/enhanced support service. They will work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive care plans and care packages. The post holder will mostly work without direct supervision and they will be responsible for leading and supporting the team in providing good quality care.

An adaptable and flexible approach is required due to frequent changing needs of the SU/CYP and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

medication administration - checking and booking in

Management of patient care

Management of epilepsy, diabetes, gastrostomy's, suction and various health needs

Assist manager with audits and rota

management of shift allocating staff to service users and delegating duties

Ensuring that all HACCUP requirements are met throughout the shift

Manage a small case load updating health records and reviewing the health of the individual with their families, working with MDT

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart' this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

staff networks and support groups

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• R.N.L.D (R.N.M.H.) holds and continues to hold effective registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate a positive approach to the structure and delivery of care which addresses the holistic nature of Adult's needs (written exercise)
• Must be able and willing to function as a mentor for student nurses.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to induct and develop staff, monitor performance, and give feedback using informal and formal systems, to include medication training.
• Must be able to keep accurate records in accordance with Nursing Midwifery Council.

Experience

Essential

• Must have recent experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
• Experience in developing and creating innovative and complex care packages that are person centred

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

shirley house

22 gilliver road

shirley

B90 2DS

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