Job summary
Flexibank Health Care
Assistant
Adult Community &
Inpatient Ward
Salary: £11.44 - £11.96 per hour
Location: ellenor Hospice,
Northfleet, Kent.
Hours: Hours to be
offered on a service needs basis
Do you have
an interest in providing support and care to those with life-limiting conditions
from diagnosis to end of life? Are you looking to work whilst remaining
flexible to support your family and/or work-life balance? We could have the
opportunity you have been looking for. We have hours available in both the
Adult Community service and our Inpatient Ward.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities of the role include
Ensure the highest possible standard of care for
patients and supporting relatives during their care
Participating in the assessment and provision of
care needs for patients
Ensuring all care is documented correctly electronically,
in line with mandatory and legal requirements
Delivering care as part of a team alongside our medical
team
Essential requirements of the role include
NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social care or equivalent
Flexible approach to working hours, times and days of the week,
including night shifts and weekends
Willing to undertake further professional training/qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle (Adult Community
Service)
Please noteposts are subject
to Enhanced DBS clearance and full right to work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are unable to
provide sponsorship.
About us
ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative
and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value
inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and
care.
We offer
professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package,
including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to
transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes and paid
annual leave accrual based on hours worked.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of a HCA is primarily
to provide all aspects of personal care to patients within the inpatient ward
ensuring all patients are treated as individuals and respecting privacy &
dignity and encouraging & promoting independence.
You will work as a member of
the multi-professional team and will assist and provide support to the
registered nurses on the inpatient ward working alongside them, fostering a
holistic approach to patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of a HCA is primarily
to provide all aspects of personal care to patients within the inpatient ward
ensuring all patients are treated as individuals and respecting privacy &
dignity and encouraging & promoting independence.
You will work as a member of
the multi-professional team and will assist and provide support to the
registered nurses on the inpatient ward working alongside them, fostering a
holistic approach to patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
- Cannulation or venepuncture training or willing to undertake
Desirable
- End-of-life training/certificate
- Hold a full UK driving licence & Access to a vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home
- Experience in end-of-life care, caring for dying patients and those with life-limiting illness.
Desirable
- Working within a specialist palliative care setting
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
- Up-to-date clinical nursing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work in stressful and emotive situations
- Good understanding of the needs of patients and relatives during end-of-life care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
- Cannulation or venepuncture training or willing to undertake
Desirable
- End-of-life training/certificate
- Hold a full UK driving licence & Access to a vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home
- Experience in end-of-life care, caring for dying patients and those with life-limiting illness.
Desirable
- Working within a specialist palliative care setting
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
- Up-to-date clinical nursing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work in stressful and emotive situations
- Good understanding of the needs of patients and relatives during end-of-life 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.
