Reintegration Practitioner for Children and Young People
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,720 - £39,769 Per annum inclusive of HCAs |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6340381/392-RNOH-812-B |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
The main purpose of the role is to support the care, rehabilitation, reintegration and discharge of Children and Young People (CYP) with spinal cord injury and those with associated complex needs. Post holder may be required to support with the care of other CYP on Coxen to ensure quality and safe clinical care for the service and when this is deemed appropriate. In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote and encourage social reintegration for CYP with spinal cord injury through sports, leisure and activities of daily living. Ensure continuity of appropriate care education and discharge preparation through close liaison and handover of care needs to CYP, families, and relevant community professionals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To work independently with CYP, who are under the care of the LSCIC consultants on the ward or therapy environment, to deliver and evaluate their care and report back to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
• To support non SCIC CYP with basic nursing and personal care.
• To deliver and evaluate care and assistance to CYP both in the hospital and community settings, e.g. home, nursing homes, NHS facilities.
• Promote, encourage and provide the means for social reintegration to them under the care of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC) team.
• Liaise with SCIC team and other members of the MDT regarding social reintegration and community inclusion activities. Assist in organising appropriate sports/leisure /community activities.
• To maintain and renew the specific competencies required to provide autonomous care to those CYP who require mechanical ventilation
• To deliver care to CYP requiring mechanical ventilation both internally and externally, and independently, using specific knowledge, to adjust care as their condition warrants and/or in emergency situations outside the ward environment.
• To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of long term effects and challenges facing those with a spinal cord injury.
• At the request of a Case Manager’s assist to plan, then implement and deliver care to specific CYP. Evaluate the care and assist in the formulation of a community care plan with the Case Manager prior to discharge.
About RNOH
• Specialist Hospital: The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is not just any hospital; it's the largest specialist orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a globally recognized leader in orthopaedics and neuro-musculoskeletal medicine.
• Exiting place to work: We serve over 150,000 patients annually, offering care for a wide range of conditions, from acute spinal injuries to chronic pain and sarcoma.
• Excellent Place to work:Excellent NHS staff survey result. Above the national average for all themes. Best score amongst acute specialist trusts for flexible working
• Innovation and continuous improvement: At RNOH, we're not just a hospital; we're a hub of innovation, renowned for our ground-breaking research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To work independently with CYP, who are under the care of the LSCIC consultants on the ward or therapy environment, to deliver and evaluate their care and report back to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
• To support non SCIC CYP with basic nursing and personal care.
• To deliver and evaluate care and assistance to CYP both in the hospital and community settings, e.g. home, nursing homes, NHS facilities.
• Promote, encourage and provide the means for social reintegration to them under the care of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC) team.
• Liaise with SCIC team and other members of the MDT regarding social reintegration and community inclusion activities. Assist in organising appropriate sports/leisure /community activities.
• To maintain and renew the specific competencies required to provide autonomous care to those CYP who require mechanical ventilation
• To deliver care to CYP requiring mechanical ventilation both internally and externally, and independently, using specific knowledge, to adjust care as their condition warrants and/or in emergency situations outside the ward environment.
• To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of long term effects and challenges facing those with a spinal cord injury.
• At the request of a Case Manager’s assist to plan, then implement and deliver care to specific CYP. Evaluate the care and assist in the formulation of a community care plan with the Case Manager prior to discharge
• Ensure all CYP have the opportunity and means to participate in all aspects of social reintegration activities.
• Provide education regarding spinal cord injury and individual care needs to CYP, families and community professionals.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and attend multi-professional meetings as appropriate.
• Due to the nature of the post, flexible working practices are required.
• To undertake risk assessments on CYP prior to leaving the clinical area with appropriate members of the MDT
• Provide an appropriate handover of their needs through written and verbal education and practical demonstration to CYP, families, and community professionals in a variety of clinical/community settings.
• Provide a written and verbal handover of outcomes of outings/meetings or discharge as required by Case Managers /MDT.
• Ensure that when going off Trust grounds with CYP any medication, supplies and equipment are available as required.
• Undertake appropriate risk assessments prior to commencing and during community activities.
• To report any untoward incidents to the Ward Manager/Case Manager and participate in the Trust Risk Management process as appropriate.
• To report to the appropriate member of staff any problems encountered on activities whilst respecting confidentiality.
• To be aware and take appropriate actions relating to any concerns under safeguarding Children Policy and Safeguarding vulnerable adults Policy
• To undertake a familiarization session relating to the SCIC vehicles in order to become a regular driver of the SCIC vehicles.• Arrange the servicing and maintenance of SCIC vehicles.
• Participate in the guidelines for the use of SCIC vehicles
• To conduct familiarization sessions for new drivers
• To ensure travel receipts are processed in accordance with department and trust procedures.
• Ensure that all equipment used is appropriate. Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment.
• To be proficient in all aspects of setting up, using and maintaining sensitive medical equipment, e.g. ventilators, humidifiers, environmental controls
• Ensure you remain contactable during working hours.
• Attend mandatory training as required.
• Participate in agreed Appraisals and Personal Development Plan.
• Adhere to the specific uniform policy as agreed locally.
• To record information using IT as requested by Case Manager/supervisor
• Obtain and maintain the specific competencies to deliver the PASRP role.
• To assist and supervise facilitation of the Rehabilitation Assistants & Health Care Assistants within the ward environment in relation to care delivery for spinal cord injured CYPs as requested by ward manager
• Undertake handover sessions to staff caring for CYPs during the discharge process from Spinal Cord Injury centre
• The post-holder will be required to maintain an understanding and overview of health processes and procedures affecting SCI CYPs, as well as an awareness of social care issues.
• Undertakes surveys or audits as requested to own work.
• Hold a current full UK Driving licence.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024
The main purpose of the role is to support the care, rehabilitation, reintegration and discharge of Children and Young People (CYP) with spinal cord injury and those with associated complex needs. Post holder may be required to support with the care of other CYP on Coxen to ensure quality and safe clinical care for the service and when this is deemed appropriate. In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote and encourage social reintegration for CYP with spinal cord injury through sports, leisure and activities of daily living. Ensure continuity of appropriate care education and discharge preparation through close liaison and handover of care needs to CYP, families, and relevant community professionals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To work independently with CYP, who are under the care of the LSCIC consultants on the ward or therapy environment, to deliver and evaluate their care and report back to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
• To support non SCIC CYP with basic nursing and personal care.
• To deliver and evaluate care and assistance to CYP both in the hospital and community settings, e.g. home, nursing homes, NHS facilities.
• Promote, encourage and provide the means for social reintegration to them under the care of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC) team.
• Liaise with SCIC team and other members of the MDT regarding social reintegration and community inclusion activities. Assist in organising appropriate sports/leisure /community activities.
• To maintain and renew the specific competencies required to provide autonomous care to those CYP who require mechanical ventilation
• To deliver care to CYP requiring mechanical ventilation both internally and externally, and independently, using specific knowledge, to adjust care as their condition warrants and/or in emergency situations outside the ward environment.
• To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of long term effects and challenges facing those with a spinal cord injury.
• At the request of a Case Manager’s assist to plan, then implement and deliver care to specific CYP. Evaluate the care and assist in the formulation of a community care plan with the Case Manager prior to discharge.
About RNOH
• Specialist Hospital: The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is not just any hospital; it's the largest specialist orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a globally recognized leader in orthopaedics and neuro-musculoskeletal medicine.
• Exiting place to work: We serve over 150,000 patients annually, offering care for a wide range of conditions, from acute spinal injuries to chronic pain and sarcoma.
• Excellent Place to work:Excellent NHS staff survey result. Above the national average for all themes. Best score amongst acute specialist trusts for flexible working
• Innovation and continuous improvement: At RNOH, we're not just a hospital; we're a hub of innovation, renowned for our ground-breaking research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To work independently with CYP, who are under the care of the LSCIC consultants on the ward or therapy environment, to deliver and evaluate their care and report back to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
• To support non SCIC CYP with basic nursing and personal care.
• To deliver and evaluate care and assistance to CYP both in the hospital and community settings, e.g. home, nursing homes, NHS facilities.
• Promote, encourage and provide the means for social reintegration to them under the care of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC) team.
• Liaise with SCIC team and other members of the MDT regarding social reintegration and community inclusion activities. Assist in organising appropriate sports/leisure /community activities.
• To maintain and renew the specific competencies required to provide autonomous care to those CYP who require mechanical ventilation
• To deliver care to CYP requiring mechanical ventilation both internally and externally, and independently, using specific knowledge, to adjust care as their condition warrants and/or in emergency situations outside the ward environment.
• To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of long term effects and challenges facing those with a spinal cord injury.
• At the request of a Case Manager’s assist to plan, then implement and deliver care to specific CYP. Evaluate the care and assist in the formulation of a community care plan with the Case Manager prior to discharge
• Ensure all CYP have the opportunity and means to participate in all aspects of social reintegration activities.
• Provide education regarding spinal cord injury and individual care needs to CYP, families and community professionals.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and attend multi-professional meetings as appropriate.
• Due to the nature of the post, flexible working practices are required.
• To undertake risk assessments on CYP prior to leaving the clinical area with appropriate members of the MDT
• Provide an appropriate handover of their needs through written and verbal education and practical demonstration to CYP, families, and community professionals in a variety of clinical/community settings.
• Provide a written and verbal handover of outcomes of outings/meetings or discharge as required by Case Managers /MDT.
• Ensure that when going off Trust grounds with CYP any medication, supplies and equipment are available as required.
• Undertake appropriate risk assessments prior to commencing and during community activities.
• To report any untoward incidents to the Ward Manager/Case Manager and participate in the Trust Risk Management process as appropriate.
• To report to the appropriate member of staff any problems encountered on activities whilst respecting confidentiality.
• To be aware and take appropriate actions relating to any concerns under safeguarding Children Policy and Safeguarding vulnerable adults Policy
• To undertake a familiarization session relating to the SCIC vehicles in order to become a regular driver of the SCIC vehicles.• Arrange the servicing and maintenance of SCIC vehicles.
• Participate in the guidelines for the use of SCIC vehicles
• To conduct familiarization sessions for new drivers
• To ensure travel receipts are processed in accordance with department and trust procedures.
• Ensure that all equipment used is appropriate. Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment.
• To be proficient in all aspects of setting up, using and maintaining sensitive medical equipment, e.g. ventilators, humidifiers, environmental controls
• Ensure you remain contactable during working hours.
• Attend mandatory training as required.
• Participate in agreed Appraisals and Personal Development Plan.
• Adhere to the specific uniform policy as agreed locally.
• To record information using IT as requested by Case Manager/supervisor
• Obtain and maintain the specific competencies to deliver the PASRP role.
• To assist and supervise facilitation of the Rehabilitation Assistants & Health Care Assistants within the ward environment in relation to care delivery for spinal cord injured CYPs as requested by ward manager
• Undertake handover sessions to staff caring for CYPs during the discharge process from Spinal Cord Injury centre
• The post-holder will be required to maintain an understanding and overview of health processes and procedures affecting SCI CYPs, as well as an awareness of social care issues.
• Undertakes surveys or audits as requested to own work.
• Hold a current full UK Driving licence.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024
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