Recruiter:3H Fund
3H Fund is a small charity providing disabled children and adults with specially designed, subsidised week long group holidays. They urgently need a doctor or a nurse to join their activity holidyas in Exmoor (July 2015) and Lake District (August 2015)
3H Fund holidays help to build confidence levels in young people with a disability which can often lead to a more independent life. We encourage participation and by the end of the holiday even the more introverted in the groups begin to join in our outings and activities. We need a doctor or nurse to accompany two group holidays.
24 - 31 July at the Calvert Trust, Exmoor, Devon. This holiday is for children between 13 & 17 with Muscular Dystrophy.
and
22 - 29 August at the Benrigg Tust, the Lake District. This holiday is for teenagers.
Volunteer Nurse/Doctor
Job Description
A volunteer trained nurse or doctor accompanies guests and helpers on all 3H Fund activity holidays. One of a team of three leaders, the nurse/doctor does not have specific responsibility for any guest but supports the guests in managing their medical needs and the welfare of the whole group. If possible the nurse/doctor will have experience of a 3H Fund holiday. But this is not essential.
Key responsibilities
Prior to the holiday:
Liaise with the holiday administrator, leader and co-leader in the build up to the holiday, paying particular attention to the care plans and medical needs of individual guests to confirm suitability, asking for more information where necessary.
Essential qualities
3H Fund is a small charity providing disabled children and adults with specially designed, subsidised week long group holidays. They urgently need a doctor or a nurse to join their activity holidyas in Exmoor (July 2015) and Lake District (August 2015)
3H Fund holidays help to build confidence levels in young people with a disability which can often lead to a more independent life. We encourage participation and by the end of the holiday even the more introverted in the groups begin to join in our outings and activities. We need a doctor or nurse to accompany two group holidays.
24 - 31 July at the Calvert Trust, Exmoor, Devon. This holiday is for children between 13 & 17 with Muscular Dystrophy.
and
22 - 29 August at the Benrigg Tust, the Lake District. This holiday is for teenagers.
Volunteer Nurse/Doctor
Job Description
A volunteer trained nurse or doctor accompanies guests and helpers on all 3H Fund activity holidays. One of a team of three leaders, the nurse/doctor does not have specific responsibility for any guest but supports the guests in managing their medical needs and the welfare of the whole group. If possible the nurse/doctor will have experience of a 3H Fund holiday. But this is not essential.
Key responsibilities
Prior to the holiday:
Liaise with the holiday administrator, leader and co-leader in the build up to the holiday, paying particular attention to the care plans and medical needs of individual guests to confirm suitability, asking for more information where necessary.
On the holiday:
Help with the administration of regular medication and changing of dressings would be required where necessary.
Help with the administration of regular medication and changing of dressings would be required where necessary.
- Be able to advise helpers so that clinical care remains at a high standard and that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
- Ensure that helpers are able to move and handle guests in a safe manner.
- Provide advice/assistance as required.
- Deal appropriately with any medical situation. (Emergency services or local medical centres)
- Liaise with the leader and co-leader with regard to guest health issues.
After the holiday:
- If possible, attend a meeting with other leaders, co-leaders and nurses, to share ideas and input into future planning after all the holidays have taken place.
General:
- To ensure that a successful holiday is had by all and that the good reputation of the charity is upheld.
Essential qualities
- Good communication skills
- Able to assess risks and deal with incidents in a calm manner
- Kind and sympathetic nature
- Diplomatic
Doctors & Nurses required for disabled kids' holidays
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