Job summary
Happy to talk about
flexible working
At Birmingham Hospice, we
are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with
life-limiting conditions and supporting their families during one of the most
challenging times they will face.
We are seeking caring,
compassionate, and committed Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our
In-Patient Unit team at Erdington Hospice.
As an HCA, you will be part of a
multidisciplinary team delivering hands-on, high-quality palliative and
end-of-life care. Youll ensure a safe environment for patients and families
while being sensitive to their spiritual, psychological, and social needs.
Main duties of the job
What were looking for
Level 2 NVQ in Health or Social Care (or
willingness to work towards)
Previous experience in a care role within
healthcare or similar
Competent in English and Maths (GCSE level or
equivalent)
Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota and
occasional multi-site locations
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Basic IT skills (databases, email, Word)
What we offer
Competitive salary and generous holiday
entitlement
Wellbeing programmes and comprehensive
training
Opportunities for career development and
ongoing professional support
The chance to make a real difference as part
of an amazing charity
Interested? For
an informal discussion, contact Katie Roberts, IPU Lead Nurse at
katie.roberts@birminghamhospice.org.uk. Informal conversations are strongly
encouraged.
Please note:
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All applicants must
already have the right to work in the UK, including a minimum of 24 hours per
week.
To view the full job description and to apply
for this role and to apply please use the above QR Code, or alternatively visit
our website using the address below:
Join
us and together, we can make every moment matter.
** Please note: This vacancy may
close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of
applications.
About us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of
life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses.
We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access
to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Our
vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and
die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all
communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.
During a recent CQC inspection our sites have been rated
outstanding, with independent health care regulators highlighting that
colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well-led.
Our outstanding teams are passionate about providing the
very best care, and patients and their loved ones are at the heart of
everything we do.
Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness,
positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we
behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and
supportive team. We are offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday
allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our
people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Happy to talk about flexible working
Job title: Health Care Assistant
Department: IPU Selly Park
Hospice band: Clinical Band 2
Reports to: Lead Nurse IPU
Responsible for: -
DBS required Enhanced
Job purpose
To work as member of the multidisciplinary to team to ensure the delivery of high
standards of Palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance
with the hospice values.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Deliver hands on personal care to patients including care of the deceased patient
Report verbally (patient information) to appropriate team members
Document care given on system one
Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To attend statutory training sessions
To work flexibly across all areas in the Hospice if required
Escort patients to appointments.
Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families.
To convey messages and information to all team members, patients and their families as
appropriate.
Initiate and participate in social activities for patients, together with colleagues.
Undertake clinical skills as competent whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures.
Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to ensure safe working environment
To undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals in line with Hospice policy
Financial
To ensure that resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner for the good of the
patients
Communication
Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider
multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication
Health and Safety
To participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in
accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of
high quality, safe, patient-centred care.
General duties
Confidentiality
All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in
whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection
Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information
records relating to individuals.
Equality and Diversity
The hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All
staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and
do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual
orientation. The hospice expects all staff to behave in a way that recognises and
respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the
workplace.
All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory
training.
All employees must comply with all hospice health and safety procedures infection
control.
The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is
employed by the hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies,
procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in
maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information governance
All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to
information governance, read the hospices policies, procedures and guidance
documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects
them in their role.
Professional development
All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal
development plan with their line manager.
2
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
The hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to
behave in such a way that supports this commitment pandemic or major incident.
which they are not competent or where they feel unsafe in their environment or could put
patients or themselves at risk.
In the event of a pandemic or major incident, the post holder may be asked to undertake
other duties not necessarily commensurate to the banding of this role. This could include
duties in any part of the hospice. Prior to undertaking any duties, the member of staff will
have full training and induction. We wont ask any member of staff to undertake duties for
The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate
consultation in the light of business needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Happy to talk about flexible working
Job title: Health Care Assistant
Department: IPU Selly Park
Hospice band: Clinical Band 2
Reports to: Lead Nurse IPU
Responsible for: -
DBS required Enhanced
Job purpose
To work as member of the multidisciplinary to team to ensure the delivery of high
standards of Palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance
with the hospice values.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Deliver hands on personal care to patients including care of the deceased patient
Report verbally (patient information) to appropriate team members
Document care given on system one
Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To attend statutory training sessions
To work flexibly across all areas in the Hospice if required
Escort patients to appointments.
Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families.
To convey messages and information to all team members, patients and their families as
appropriate.
Initiate and participate in social activities for patients, together with colleagues.
Undertake clinical skills as competent whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures.
Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to ensure safe working environment
To undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals in line with Hospice policy
Financial
To ensure that resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner for the good of the
patients
Communication
Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider
multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication
Health and Safety
To participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in
accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of
high quality, safe, patient-centred care.
General duties
Confidentiality
All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in
whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection
Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information
records relating to individuals.
Equality and Diversity
The hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All
staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and
do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual
orientation. The hospice expects all staff to behave in a way that recognises and
respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the
workplace.
All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory
training.
All employees must comply with all hospice health and safety procedures infection
control.
The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is
employed by the hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies,
procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in
maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information governance
All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to
information governance, read the hospices policies, procedures and guidance
documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects
them in their role.
Professional development
All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal
development plan with their line manager.
2
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
The hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to
behave in such a way that supports this commitment pandemic or major incident.
which they are not competent or where they feel unsafe in their environment or could put
patients or themselves at risk.
In the event of a pandemic or major incident, the post holder may be asked to undertake
other duties not necessarily commensurate to the banding of this role. This could include
duties in any part of the hospice. Prior to undertaking any duties, the member of staff will
have full training and induction. We wont ask any member of staff to undertake duties for
The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate
consultation in the light of business needs
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written
- and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to be flexible and responsible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Competent in IT skills including use of
- databases, email, internet and Word
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Professional
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or
- equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience
Desirable
- Experience of oncology or palliative care
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written
- and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to be flexible and responsible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Competent in IT skills including use of
- databases, email, internet and Word
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Professional
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or
- equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience
Desirable
- Experience of oncology or palliative care
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.
