Job summary
Our Wellbeing
department enables people with progressive life
limiting conditions to live as independently as possible. Working alongside therapists and nurses, you
will carry out intervention plans with patients and carers in order to maximise function,
wellbeing and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
To carry out therapeutic interventions as instructed
by a qualified therapist, ensuring all sessions are recorded
To conduct small group activities, as directed by
the Therapists
To perform clerical and housekeeping tasks that
support the efficient running of the Therapeutic Activity Groups To work under the supervision of qualified therapy
staff to undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks within the
inpatient ward, outpatient setting and community To recognise role limitations and refer on to other
professionals as appropriate
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, a
generous annual leave allowance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential requirements of the role include:
Understanding of the impact of illness and disability on an individual
Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
Good verbal and written communication
Non-judgmental approach to be able to work with people from a variety of
backgrounds
Have empathy and understanding of issues encountered by people with
palliative care needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential requirements of the role include:
Understanding of the impact of illness and disability on an individual
Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
Good verbal and written communication
Non-judgmental approach to be able to work with people from a variety of
backgrounds
Have empathy and understanding of issues encountered by people with
palliative care needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare.
Desirable
- Experience working in healthcare in the community.
- Experience caring for patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home.
- Experience in caring for dying patients and nursing patients with a life limiting illness and in end of life care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare.
Desirable
- Experience working in healthcare in the community.
- Experience caring for patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home.
- Experience in caring for dying patients and nursing patients with a life limiting illness and in 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
