Job description

Job responsibilities

About Seashell Trust Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team. The Role We're looking for two experienced Nursing Associates who will support the day-to-day delivery of healthcare, health monitoring, health facilitation, health promotion and clinical interventions for students with complex needs. Key Responsibilities - Contribute towards high-quality, person-centred healthcare and support the effective operation of the nursing service - Build robust relationships with students, families, education staff, therapy teams and external professionals - Assist with the delivery of health-related training where appropriate and under the guidance of a Registered Nurse - Support a designated programme of student mental health and wellbeing interventions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and wider multidisciplinary team. - Contribute to the implementation and review of healthcare plans through information gathering and health monitoring - Support the development of health knowledge and awareness amongst education and support staff Requirements - Nursing Associate Foundation Degree. - Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. - Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent). - Experience working with children, young people or adults with complex health needs. - Knowledge of safeguarding principles. Benefits - Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees - Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool - Pension scheme - Blue light discount scheme - Benenden Health Care Membership access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice - Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role - Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions - Cycle to work scheme - Free on-site parking - Paid Enhanced DBS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree.
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Additional qualifications relating to learning disabilities, special educational needs or complex healthcare.
• Experience within a SEND school, specialist college, health or social care setting.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Experience supporting students requiring enteral feeding, epilepsy management, respiratory care or tracheostomy care.
• Experience supporting health promotion initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Seashell Trust

Address

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)