Clinical Care Co-ordinator

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress:Endeavour House Russell Road Ipswich IP1 2BX - HybridSalary:40777 per annum (pro rata)Hours:18.5hours per week flexible working options availableContract: PermanentAt Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Clinical Care Coordinator in the Specialist Learning Support Team youll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.Reimagine the possibilities.We are excited to add an additional trained nurse (Paediatric or Adult) who shares our values to our existing senior team. Our two Clinical Care Coordinators and Clinical Manager are passionate and skilled and lead highly trained Specialist Learning Support Assistants in supporting children and young people with Complex medical needs to access education in school or occasionally at home.Your role and responsibilitiesYou will use your skills and knowledge to train monitor and supervise the Specialist Learning Support Assistants assigned to youYou will delegate the medical interventions required to meet the needs of the children and young people on your caseload to non clinical staffYou will work collaboratively with colleagues in education health and social care attending meetings where necessary to support the clinical needs of the child or young personYou will demonstrate your passion by championing the voices and experiences of children young people and their families to guide service development and planning as part of the senior teamYou will work across various schools to support the team and maintain relationships with the school staff with time each week to work from home or in the office.You will line manage a small team of SpLSAs across various school settings and be responsible for their professional developmentYou will regularly assess the skills and competencies of the team in a variety of medical interventions in line with the service guidelines and assessment frameworksYou will undertake relevant CYP school health care plans and risk assessments for CYP and staff in a variety of settingsYou will ensure staff adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the serviceYou will needOur ideal candidate will have a Current Nursing and Midwifery Council registrationA mentorship or teaching qualificationExperience of working with people with complex medical needs who are reliant upon technology such as tracheostomy gastrostomy feeding jejunostomy feeding non-invasive ventilation oral suction oxygen therapySome experience of managing people or supervisingYou can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.The teamThe team is part of the wider Community Health Services provided by Suffolk County Council with robust clinical governance in placeThe team is overseen by a Clinical Manager who is a trained childrens nurseThere are currently two Clinical Care Coordinators (one full time and one part time) who are childrens trained nursesThe team consists of 23 Specialist Learning Support Assistants who are matched to CYP and support them in a school setting or occasionally at home if they are too unwell to attendThe care coordinators spend their time in schools with time each week to work from home or in the officeWe are a friendly supportive and multi skilled team who are passionate about giving every child or young person the best opportunities in life.Empowering EveryoneWe are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.For more informationPlease contact Natalie Bowerman (She/Her) on for a casual conversation.How to applyStep 1 - Read theJob and Person Profile (Word).Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.Tell us about a time when you had to train a team on a new medical procedure. How did you ensure they understood and could perform the procedure safelyProvide an example of when you had to work collaboratively with professionals from different sectors (e.g. education health social care). How did you ensure effective communication and coordinationTell us about a time when you had to manage a challenging situation with a staff member or colleague. How did you approach the situation and what was the resultHow do you ensure your team feels supported especially when dealing with complex or emotionally challenging casesWe value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.Closing date:11.30pm 13 October 2025.This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Key Skills Abinitio,Apache Tomcat,Ethernet,Hotel Management,Financial Planning & Analysis,AV Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1