Vulnerable Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Support Practitioner

at  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1. Support the Vulnerable CYP Specialist nurse in completing and updating patient passports to ensure that an agreed care pathway is followed2. Act as a point of contact to coordinate services as part of the MDT in the absence of the specialist nurse 3. Demonstrate good organisational and communication skills whist displaying a high standard of professionalism at all times, with an awareness of the need for confidentiality.
2. Have a clear and good understanding of safeguarding children, working within Trust policy, and completion of relevant training at Level 3. 5. Undertake patient specific training relevant to the role within the specialist service provision ( UST/CAMHS) 6.
   Demonstrate the ability to apply CPI techniques and interventions in practice to support patient care, improve patient and staff safety and be able to competently use de-escalation techniques as required. 7. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team alongside or in the absence of the specialist nurse, to include ( but not limited to) the Urgent support team, safeguarding team, CAMHS, nursing and medical teams. 8.
   Work closely with patients and families to support their inpatient journey, whilst recognising the need to escalate to the VCYP specialist nurse or other professionals as required in a timey and appropriate manner. 9. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills 10. Work using own initiative to ensure a smooth delivery of care and optimum patient experience 11.
   Demonstrate a good level of administration and clerical skill by being able to produce documents. spreadsheets and work with databases. 12. Be adaptable and able to prioritise workload when under presence and during periods of annual leave or sickness 13 Maintain own awareness of professional issues within an agreed framework as outlined by the Vulnerable CYP specialist nurse14.
   Awareness of local and national drivers to guide and support the delivery of care to children and young people 15: Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care

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