We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Special Needs Health Care Assistant based at The Hive College to support the needs of students aged 19-25 with complex health and learning needs.

The working hours are 26.0 hours/week over 4 days (Mon; Tues; Weds & Fri), 6.5 hours per day Term-Time only. No weekend work is required for this role.

If you have an NVQ level 3 in Care/Social Care and experience of working with adults, especially young adults with complex additional health needs, we would like to hear from you!

Full competency-based training will be given to the successful applicant.

• Assist with nursing care, including delegated clinical procedures as set out in the Care Plan and following appropriate competency-assessed training.
• Undertake enteral feeding in accordance with prescribed feeding regimes, including feeding type, volume, rate, and timing. Check tube placement and ensure the tube is safe to use in accordance with local guidance.
• Administer prescribed medications via PEG or gastrostomy tubes safely, including appropriate preparation, flushing, and compatibility checks. Monitor for and respond to potential complications, such as tube blockage, displacement, infection, leakage, or signs of intolerance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all feeds, fluids, medications, and care provided.
• Escalate any concerns regarding tube function, feeding tolerance, or changes in the young person's condition to the Lead Nurse.
• Undertake home visits.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information and records.
• Work within Trust policies and procedures.
• Report any changes in the condition and/or circumstances of students to the College Nurse.

BCHC is one of the largest Community Healthcare Trusts in the UK, and our Children & Families division provides both Specialist and Universal services to children and young people aged 0-25 across the city. The BCHC Plus program enables educational settings to purchase additional clinical services, supplementing those provided under ‘core’ services funded by local health commissioning, and specifically meeting the individual health needs of pupils and students in 150 nurseries, schools and colleges.

Be Part of Our Team

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Observe a personal duty of care towards equipment and resources.

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, and co-operate with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in adhering to statutory and local health and safety regulations.

Ensure accurate, timely, and effective communication with the College Nurse when receiving workload instructions and when reporting information about students.

Take appropriate action when concerns are identified, including safeguarding issues, reporting these to the College Nurse and other relevant professionals, and accurately recording all issues and actions taken.

Comply with:
Trust policies and procedures.

Health and Safety Regulations.

Fire Safety Regulations.

Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as agreed with the relevant Line Manager.

Minimise the Trust's environmental impact wherever possible, including:

Recycling appropriately.

Switching off lights, computers, monitors, and equipment when not in use.

Reducing paper waste by minimising printing and photocopying.

Conserving water where possible.

Reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly.

Minimising unnecessary travel.

Considering the environmental impact of purchases where the role includes ordering or using supplies and equipment.

Liaise with parents and carers, on behalf of the College Nurse or other professionals, by telephone, providing support and information relating to health issues.