Job summary
Due to our exciting service developments we have some great opportunities for people passionate about palliative and end of life care!
For over 30 years Mary Ann Evans
Hospice have provided outstanding end of life care to its community and its
services have made a huge impact on many families lives across North
Warwickshire.
The journey towards end of life
can be a complex one. Medical advances and changes in family lives mean that
the care we provide to our patients and their families constantly evolves to
meet the needs and expectations of our community. At Mary Ann we pride
ourselves on delivering the highest standard of care and support to patients
and their families, and constantly strive to ensure we reach as many people as
possible, whenever and wherever they may need us. The hospice serves a population
of approximately 190,000 people covering Nuneaton, Bedworth, Atherstone, Coleshill
and the surrounding villages in northern Warwickshire.
The post holder will hold a current driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for duties associated with this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold a Care
Certificate Qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, they will
be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and
a willingness to complete further studies.
The post holder will be committed
to developing their clinical skills and experience to benefit patients and will
have recent palliative and end of life care experience gained whilst working in
a care setting.
The post holder will possess
strong communication skills to enable them to build effective working relationships
with their patients, carers and other healthcare professions at all levels
across the healthcare sector, including good IT skills, and be able to
demonstrate commitment to ensuring the patients right to be involved in
decision making in relation to their health care. The post holder will be able
to work independently as well as working as a member of Mary Anns professional
healthcare team.
About us
- As an NHS Partner, we will
continue to make contributions to your Pension Scheme, subject to meeting
qualifying conditions. Further advice can be found by contacting our Payroll
Officer in our Business Support Team.
- Agenda for Change pay scale
and NHS length of service for annual leave
- Sickness pay as per Mary Ann
policy
- Excellent Training and
Development opportunities
- Enhanced DBS clearance
provided by Mary Ann
- Lease car scheme - salary sacrifice
- Access to use an electric pool car
- BHSF
- Employee Assistance programme
Pension
Scheme (including existing members continuation of NHS Pension Scheme)
Free
Parking on site
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Senior Care Support Worker (SCSW) will be working within our community services
which consist of the Hospice at Home (HAH) team, the Wellbeing programme and
Rapid Response (RR) which is a shared service with South Warwickshire NHS
Foundation Trust. The role will be
predominately working within HAH and the Wellbeing programme working 7 days a
week between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm however there may be the occasional
requirement to work within the Rapid Response team which will be internal
rotation.
When
working within the HAH team the SCSW will provide high quality palliative and
end of life care to patients and their families within their own home. You will
work closely with our community and hospital colleagues from the NHS, social
services, local care homes and other voluntary providers to support those
patients who preferred place of death is to die at home.
When
working within the Wellbeing program the SCSW will work as part of a team to
support patients, families and carers within the hospice setting to improve
their quality of life, encouraging reablement and well-being models of care.
On
occasions when required the SCSW will work with the Rapid Response team which
covers a 24-hour service working alongside an experienced qualified palliative
care nurse to support them to provide urgent care for those patients who have
uncontrolled symptoms which require immediate intervention.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Senior Care Support Worker (SCSW) will be working within our community services
which consist of the Hospice at Home (HAH) team, the Wellbeing programme and
Rapid Response (RR) which is a shared service with South Warwickshire NHS
Foundation Trust. The role will be
predominately working within HAH and the Wellbeing programme working 7 days a
week between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm however there may be the occasional
requirement to work within the Rapid Response team which will be internal
rotation.
When
working within the HAH team the SCSW will provide high quality palliative and
end of life care to patients and their families within their own home. You will
work closely with our community and hospital colleagues from the NHS, social
services, local care homes and other voluntary providers to support those
patients who preferred place of death is to die at home.
When
working within the Wellbeing program the SCSW will work as part of a team to
support patients, families and carers within the hospice setting to improve
their quality of life, encouraging reablement and well-being models of care.
On
occasions when required the SCSW will work with the Rapid Response team which
covers a 24-hour service working alongside an experienced qualified palliative
care nurse to support them to provide urgent care for those patients who have
uncontrolled symptoms which require immediate intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for adults or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma or equivalent certificate in palliative/end of life care
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in awareness of dementia
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 1 years care experience with palliative/end of life patients (any setting)
- Able to work autonomously and as part of team
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
- Experience of supervising/supporting team members
Desirable
- Experience of CQC compliance and evidencing regulations in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for adults or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma or equivalent certificate in palliative/end of life care
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in awareness of dementia
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 1 years care experience with palliative/end of life patients (any setting)
- Able to work autonomously and as part of team
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
- Experience of supervising/supporting team members
Desirable
- Experience of CQC compliance and evidencing regulations in practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
