Job summary
We are looking for a healthcare assistant with a
passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team based
in Winsford. An opportunity to join the bank for our ten bedded In Care Unit
and Day Hospice. If you want the time to give compassionate patient centred
care as part of a small multidisciplinary team please apply.
St Lukes is an adult hospice based in Winsford that
cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and
other life-threatening illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice
and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a
small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to
everything we do. If you feel the same way wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Through guidance from
qualified staff, be able to assist patients with all aspects of daily living,
acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices and promoting
privacy, dignity and respect for personal values and identity.
Be aware of the communication
needs of patients and significant others and use a range of effective
interpersonal skills to aid communication.
Become aware of the recognised
grief reactions to terminal illness in patients and carers in order to be able
to offer care and support.
Recognise changes in patients,
both physical and emotional and report them to qualified staff.
Following appropriate
training, to safely undertake the following duties under guidance and
supervision of a qualified nurse or therapist:-
-Assist in the safe delivery of
medications,Catheter care
-Gastrostomy feeds and
administration of feeds via the gastrostomy tube
-Temperature observation during
blood transfusions,Simple massage of patients
Participate in essential ward
cleaning duties.
To be supportive to
volunteers, students and staff on duty in the Hospice.
Ensure confidentiality in all
aspects of patient care, including the safe storage of information.
To have a welcoming approach
to patients and visitors, and assist in ensuring a safe and comfortable
environment.
Assist in the monitoring and
maintenance of a healthy, safe and secure working environment ensuring
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for patients, visitors and
self.
About us
At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity.
The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. The founder of the Hospice movement, the late Dame Cicely Saunders, wanted hospices to remain a beacon of hope with a message of care and community. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here.
St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families.
We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community.
Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes
Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE: To assist nursing
staff in ensuring that the highest possible standards of patient care, which
reflects the philosophy, ethos and behaviours of St Lukes, Cheshire Hospice
and work within the policy and procedure framework as adopted by the Hospice
based on the NMC Code of Conduct and care certificate.
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities
Clinical Tasks
Through guidance from
qualified staff, be able to assist patients with all aspects of daily living,
acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices and promoting
privacy, dignity and respect for personal values and identity.
Be aware of the communication
needs of patients and significant others and use a range of effective
interpersonal skills to aid communication.
Become aware of the recognised
grief reactions to terminal illness in patients and carers in order to be able
to offer care and support.
Recognise changes in patients,
both physical and emotional and report them to qualified staff.
Following appropriate
training, to safely undertake the following duties under guidance and
supervision of a qualified nurse or therapist:-
-
Assist in the safe delivery of
medications
-
Catheter care
-
Gastrostomy feeds and
administration of feeds via the gastrostomy tube
-
Temperature observation during
blood transfusions
-
Simple massage of patients
Participate in essential ward
cleaning duties.
To be supportive to
volunteers, students and staff on duty in the Hospice.
Ensure confidentiality in all
aspects of patient care, including the safe storage of information.
To have a welcoming approach
to patients and visitors, and assist in ensuring a safe and comfortable
environment.
Assist in the monitoring and
maintenance of a healthy, safe and secure working environment ensuring
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for patients, visitors and
self.
Educational
To increase the knowledge of
risks and cross infection in patient care and work accordingly.
Participate in role specific
statutory & mandatory teaching sessions organised for staff and volunteers
Follow appropriate training to
act as a mentor for other nursing assistants from other care settings.
Introduce volunteers and
visitors to the layout of the Hospice.
Be aware of the written
policies and procedures of St Lukes ,Cheshire Hospice in order to maintain a
safe environment.
Take responsibility for own
learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all
opportunities to learn. Complete the care certificate with support from staff
within 3 months
Personnel
To follow agreed policies of
St Lukes ,Cheshire Hospice with regard to sickness and absence, grievance and
disciplinary procedures.
Complete self-certification
forms following an episode of sickness or absence.
Report to Senior Nurse on
duty.
Participate in ward meetings.
Recognise the potentiality of
stress creating aspects of the work, accept and give support to others.
Assist in maintaining a close
working relationship with volunteers
Health &
Safety & Security
Under health and
safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own
welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in
maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby
minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health & Safety Policy which applies to
all staff.
Similarly, it is
each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any
breaches of security to the attention of their manager.
Equal
Opportunities
St Lukes
Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of
the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation
and St Lukes Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.
Confidentiality
In the course of
your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of
staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which
applies to all staff.
St Lukes
Cheshire Hospice is
committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in
this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of
specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with
the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all
staff.
St Lukes
Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of
the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation
and St Lukes Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.
This
job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with
the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE: To assist nursing
staff in ensuring that the highest possible standards of patient care, which
reflects the philosophy, ethos and behaviours of St Lukes, Cheshire Hospice
and work within the policy and procedure framework as adopted by the Hospice
based on the NMC Code of Conduct and care certificate.
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities
Clinical Tasks
Through guidance from
qualified staff, be able to assist patients with all aspects of daily living,
acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices and promoting
privacy, dignity and respect for personal values and identity.
Be aware of the communication
needs of patients and significant others and use a range of effective
interpersonal skills to aid communication.
Become aware of the recognised
grief reactions to terminal illness in patients and carers in order to be able
to offer care and support.
Recognise changes in patients,
both physical and emotional and report them to qualified staff.
Following appropriate
training, to safely undertake the following duties under guidance and
supervision of a qualified nurse or therapist:-
-
Assist in the safe delivery of
medications
-
Catheter care
-
Gastrostomy feeds and
administration of feeds via the gastrostomy tube
-
Temperature observation during
blood transfusions
-
Simple massage of patients
Participate in essential ward
cleaning duties.
To be supportive to
volunteers, students and staff on duty in the Hospice.
Ensure confidentiality in all
aspects of patient care, including the safe storage of information.
To have a welcoming approach
to patients and visitors, and assist in ensuring a safe and comfortable
environment.
Assist in the monitoring and
maintenance of a healthy, safe and secure working environment ensuring
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for patients, visitors and
self.
Educational
To increase the knowledge of
risks and cross infection in patient care and work accordingly.
Participate in role specific
statutory & mandatory teaching sessions organised for staff and volunteers
Follow appropriate training to
act as a mentor for other nursing assistants from other care settings.
Introduce volunteers and
visitors to the layout of the Hospice.
Be aware of the written
policies and procedures of St Lukes ,Cheshire Hospice in order to maintain a
safe environment.
Take responsibility for own
learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all
opportunities to learn. Complete the care certificate with support from staff
within 3 months
Personnel
To follow agreed policies of
St Lukes ,Cheshire Hospice with regard to sickness and absence, grievance and
disciplinary procedures.
Complete self-certification
forms following an episode of sickness or absence.
Report to Senior Nurse on
duty.
Participate in ward meetings.
Recognise the potentiality of
stress creating aspects of the work, accept and give support to others.
Assist in maintaining a close
working relationship with volunteers
Health &
Safety & Security
Under health and
safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own
welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in
maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby
minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health & Safety Policy which applies to
all staff.
Similarly, it is
each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any
breaches of security to the attention of their manager.
Equal
Opportunities
St Lukes
Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of
the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation
and St Lukes Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.
Confidentiality
In the course of
your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of
staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which
applies to all staff.
St Lukes
Cheshire Hospice is
committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in
this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of
specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with
the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all
staff.
St Lukes
Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of
the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation
and St Lukes Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.
This
job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with
the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 2 and/or equivalent working
- Experience of working in a care environment
Desirable
- NVQ in care
- Care certificate
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Shows compassion and treats people with dignity, respect and kindness
- Flexible approach to work
- Organised and reliable
- Self aware and cares for own wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Flexibility to work as part of a team that provides 24hr care 365 days of the year
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to empathise and treat people with dignity and respect
- Basic hands on nursing skills
- Basic understanding of Hospice values and ethos
- Some understanding of palliative/terminal care
- Good understanding of holistic care for patient and family
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills and abilities to accommodate the changing needs of the service
- A willingness to learn and increase knowledge base
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 2 and/or equivalent working
- Experience of working in a care environment
Desirable
- NVQ in care
- Care certificate
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Shows compassion and treats people with dignity, respect and kindness
- Flexible approach to work
- Organised and reliable
- Self aware and cares for own wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Flexibility to work as part of a team that provides 24hr care 365 days of the year
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to empathise and treat people with dignity and respect
- Basic hands on nursing skills
- Basic understanding of Hospice values and ethos
- Some understanding of palliative/terminal care
- Good understanding of holistic care for patient and family
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills and abilities to accommodate the changing needs of the service
- A willingness to learn and increase knowledge base
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.
