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The Paediatric Complex Care team is expanding due to an increase in children being referred to the service. This has meant we have various vacancies at present. The Complex Care Team support children and their families across NHS Highland in the home environment and wider community.
This is a very rewarding post to enable these children/families to be able to access education, allow parents to have a restful sleep overnight knowing their child is being cared for to a high standard. The post holder will be joining a team to support the children within the service. The post holder will accompany the child and/or family during school/nursery, hospital appointments/admissions, outings and respite etc during their shift. The post holder will support training of the complex care team and families and assist the Senior Staff Nurse.
Experience of working with Children is essential and/or community care experience desirable.
The post holder will be supported by the Senior Staff Nurse and any training/familiarisation of the competency framework will be provided. The post holder will assist in implementing guidelines and protocols.
This post holder is expected to be flexible and work a variety of day, evening, weekend and night shifts does include shifts and is a 24/7 service. The shifts at present are: 10pm-8am, 8am-6pm, 8am-4pm, 8am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Shift patterns and times are driven by the requirements, and needs of the children within the service.
Children at present live within various locations throughout NHS Highland and travel is an essential part of the role however we are trying to expand the team into various locations to limit the need for significant travel. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and accommodation provided for stays.
Access and use of own car is essential.
This is a permanent post, however a secondment would also be considered.
Informal enquiries to: Sam Wilson telephone 01463 701340 - ext 7540 or 07580486488; samantha.wilson14@nhs.scot
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