Assistant Practitioner - Children's Continence Service

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., + To manage their own caseload, waiting list and recording data onto the online system
+ To plan and prioritise care activities taking into account patient needs and individual circumstances, ensuring all activity is recorded on the Child or Young Person's (CYP) health record
+ To complete delegated observations and assessments of the CYP as agreed by the nursing team
+ To develop, implement and evaluate appropriate care plans and comprehensive packages of care
+ To provide quality care to Children and Young People in partnership with families and carers as commissioned and described within the service specifications, A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic practitioner to work within the Children's Continence Team (0-18 years old). The job is for 22.5 hours, and Monday - Friday hours can be arranged.
There will be travelling expected around Norfolk to different areas to see children at home or in school. Most patients will be seen in a clinic environment, and you will have support from the Clinical Nurses within the team.
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https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html, + To use a broad range of communication skills (e.g. motivation) to establish a rapport and engage with children and their families; to develop the child's and family's understanding of their needs and encourage effective participation in treatment
+ To work independently with Children and Young People, individually and in groups, planning, organising and following specific programmes and guidance; to monitor progress and referring to the clinical nurse specialist where appropriate
+ To work proactively to contribute to the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) process
+ To be responsible for completing own electronic diary (using available resource) and for booking own appointments
+ To be aware of Norfolk Safeguarding Children's Board (NSCB) guidelines and procedures in the identification, assessment, and referral of vulnerable children
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.