FEMALE TRACHEOSTOMY HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – COMPLEX CARE
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire (S62)
Pay: £17.00 per hour, including holiday pay
Hours: Full-time
Day shifts: 8:30am–6:30pm
Night shifts: 10:00pm–8:00am
Working pattern: Monday to Sunday, including weekends
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Complex Healthcare Assistant to support a six-year-old girl with complex clinical needs in a home and community setting.
The service user has a non-traumatic spinal cord injury and is currently receiving hospital care, with discharge home anticipated. This is an opportunity to support her transition from hospital to home, helping establish familiar routines and providing consistent, person-centred care.
You will work closely with the family, hospital professionals and school staff to ensure her safety, comfort and wellbeing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending on your shift, your duties will include:
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Providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care at home and in community settings.
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Delivering tracheostomy care, including suctioning and humidification.
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Monitoring breathing, comfort and overall clinical presentation.
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Supporting medication administration in line with the care plan.
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Supporting PEJ feeding.
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Providing full assistance with urinary and bowel management.
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Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
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Managing clinical equipment safely, including suction, ventilation and feeding equipment.
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Recognising changes in clinical condition and responding appropriately to emergencies.
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Supporting daily routines, communication and emotional wellbeing.
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Accompanying the service user to school, activities and community outings.
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Working collaboratively with family members, healthcare professionals and school staff.
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Building a positive relationship with the service user and her family.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Previous experience working in complex care.
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Tracheostomy training and practical experience are essential.
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Experience supporting PEJ feeding.
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Experience with urinary and bowel management.
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Confidence supporting children with complex clinical needs.
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Good communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach.
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Ability to work independently while following clinical guidance and care plans.
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Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
A driving licence is preferred but not essential.
TRAINING AND INDUCTION
You will be required to complete three days of package-specific training, including virtual and face-to-face sessions. Additional training, potentially up to five days, may be required depending on your experience and the Clinical Care Manager's assessment of your competencies.
SHADOW SHIFTS
You will be offered between three and five shadow shifts to help you become familiar with the service user, family, care routines and clinical requirements. Shadow shifts are paid at a lower rate.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who is caring, dependable and confident in delivering complex clinical care. You should be able to build trust with a young service user and her family while providing safe, consistent support during this important transition from hospital to home.
If you have the relevant tracheostomy and complex care experience and are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you
