Registered Nurse

Are you ready for a new challenge in a different kind of healthcare provision? Then come
and join our nursing team at Queen Alexandra College; a values driven, national
independent and residential Specialist College based in Harborne, Birmingham. We are
looking for an enthusiastic qualified nurse with a passion for delivering the best possible
care and support to young adults with physical, learning and neuro-disabilities.

If you are looking for a role with variety, where your input will help our students to get the
best out of their time at college, then this could be the job for you. Our small nursing team
work alongside curriculum, residential and therapy staff to support students to manage
their health needs. As well as direct contact with students on a daily basis to administer
medication and treatment, you will be involved in guidance and training for staff,
completing assessments and care plans and will liaise with parents, carers and other health professionals, as required.

With the benefit of a regular daytime working pattern Monday to Friday (although you may be expected to do some working outside of these hours to support with training, as
required), our nursing team work 43 weeks a year. The majority of hours are worked during term time, with four weeks worked across the summer break (with an opportunity to work more flexibly across the summer break, as per the needs of the service).

In addition to the above the post holder will also benefit from College holidays, (Christmas,
Easter and half term breaks), free onsite gym membership and support for training and
development. QAC has on site car parking and good local public transport links. QAC has
also achieved Investors in People ‘Silver’ and is a Leader in Diversity.

• Promote the values, aims and ethos of the College both within their role as a nurse and within the corporate life of the College.
• Have an awareness / experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities / difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs and visual impairment.
• Support students’ with a range of health needs and interventions including epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis, PEG feeding, intermittent catheterisation, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and tissue viability/pressure area care.
• Assess the primary health needs of students who attend the Healthcare Centre on an ‘as required’ basis and provide appropriate treatment.
• Assess the health needs of individuals referred for a place at QAC and produce a report outlining the support they would need.
• Produce guidance, protocols and care plans to be implemented across the college to ensure that the needs of students can be met by all who support them.
• Maintain accurate, professional written and electronic records in line with GDPR and the NMC Nursing Code of Conduct.
• Periodically review and evaluate the care provided to students.
• Provide first aid to students, staff and visitors who are involved in accidents or incidents resulting in injury.
• Work with colleagues to offer a health promotion service that meets the needs of the students.
• Administer, store and manage medication in line with current nursing legislation and standards.
• Participate in the provision of support and training to staff and students with regards to health needs and interventions.
• Complete regular audits of medication and first aid equipment and ensure that all Healthcare Centre tasks are completed as required.
• Demonstrate sound decision making and critical thinking skills and be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a busy and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Have the ability to work effectively under pressure and with limited supervision.
• Support residential students to attend medical appointments and provide advice and guidance to residential staff with regards to students’ care.
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels with students, their families/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Undertake any relevant training to support your clinical role and be responsible for your own professional development in line with Revalidation procedures.
• Attend regular team meetings and other college meetings as required.
• Work with healthcare staff to maintain standards of infection control, including: hand washing, universal hygiene procedures, appropriate disposal of waste materials, dealing with blood or bodily fluid spillages and assisting students and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
• Ability to work flexibly with occasional evening, weekend working to support student or training requirements, with reasonable notice.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of equality and diversity and encourage students to be involved in their care, respecting their physical, emotional and social needs.
• Work in a professional manner, honoring the NMC Nursing Code of Conduct and keeping up to date with professional developments within your range of practice and beyond.
• Have an awareness of Ofsted and CQC regulations with regards to Specialist Colleges.
• Work effectively as both part of a team and on your own initiative and ensure that the needs of the students are at the center of all you do.
• Perform such other duties consistent with the nature of the post as may be required from time to time.
• Qualifications and Training

NMC registered nurse (RN/RNLD/RMN).

Skills and Expertise
Knowledge of a range of health needs and clinical interventions including epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis, PEG feeding, intermittent catheterisation, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and tissue viability/pressure area/wound care.

Knowledge of person centered, outcomes focused approaches in delivery of care.

Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service, in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.

Be able to carry out detailed health assessments and write reports outlining the support required.

To be able to produce a range of health protocols and guidelines in collaboration with families/carers, students, health professionals and staff

Be competent in delivering all aspects of medication management within a health care setting.

Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written, with a wide range of individuals including, students, their family and medical professionals.

Participate in the provision of support and training to staff and students about health needs and interventions.

Have an awareness of Ofsted and CQC standards.

Basic IT knowledge.

Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail

Manage workload confidently and adhere to deadlines

Experience and Knowledge

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and mental health conditions.

Involvement in the implementation and evaluation of health protocols and clinical guidelines.

Experience of carrying out audits.

Experience of providing enhanced first aid procedures in line with current practice.

Experience of working with minimal supervision and the ability to make sound clinical judgements within limited timescales.

To apply for this role, please log onto - https://qac.pinpointhq.com/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £26,509.54 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/02/2023