Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality care to people living with life limiting illnesses on the Inpatient Unit at our Little Hulton site.
Contract:Permanent
Salary:£24,793- £26,444 per annum (pro rata),Hospice Band 3,Competency Based Framework
Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours
Working
Pattern:34.5 hours per week, 11.5 hour shifts - including night shifts and weekend working on a rota basis.
Based at:Little Hulton
Call to
action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a
much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Helen Newberry on 0161 702 5417 or email hnewberry@sah.org.uk if
more information is required.
Applicants
must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at
this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced
DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within
the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training
appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and
responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working
Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty
2015.
Timescales
Closing
Date: 22nd June 2025
Interview
Date: 27th June 2025
Main duties of the job
To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) within the inpatient unit, supporting patients (and those close to them) with a life limiting illness. Working within the policy framework of the hospice to help ensure the organisational aims are met.
The HCA will work closely with the registered nurses to support the assessment, planning, evaluation and delivery of all relevant aspects of specialist palliative patient care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
The HCA is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and the HCA will foster good working relationships with other team members to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and timely support to patients and those close to them.
St Anns delivers a service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover.
About us
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's
providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by
life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding
person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St
Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve
our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10
years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Health cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted lunches on site
- Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for
everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Care Assistant will:
- Provide holistic
palliative care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients
and those closest to them.
- Ensure accurate
record keeping on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Effectively communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team
and contribute to the planning of care.
- Work in accordance with hospice policies to ensure that
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To assist in providing bereavement support to carers and relative,
participating in relevant remembrance events.
- Actively participate in the hospice Performance Development review
process to identify own learning needs and take necessary steps to reach
objectives and develop own competence to practice.
- Use support systems appropriately to support wellbeing and personal
development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
- Act as an ambassador for St Anns hospice by maintaining a
professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Provide support to new members of the team, students and volunteers.
- Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team
initiatives.
- Take an active part in ward meetings.
- Support with relevant link groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Care Assistant will:
- Provide holistic
palliative care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients
and those closest to them.
- Ensure accurate
record keeping on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Effectively communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team
and contribute to the planning of care.
- Work in accordance with hospice policies to ensure that
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To assist in providing bereavement support to carers and relative,
participating in relevant remembrance events.
- Actively participate in the hospice Performance Development review
process to identify own learning needs and take necessary steps to reach
objectives and develop own competence to practice.
- Use support systems appropriately to support wellbeing and personal
development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
- Act as an ambassador for St Anns hospice by maintaining a
professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Provide support to new members of the team, students and volunteers.
- Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team
initiatives.
- Take an active part in ward meetings.
- Support with relevant link groups.
Person Specification
Ideally, the Health Care Assistant will be able to:
Desirable
- Demonstrate previous experience of working as a HCA in hospital or other similar care setting.
- Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills
- Use their own initiative and help prioritise day-to-day work.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Work as a team player
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the welfare of adults and children.
- Display a positive, kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
- Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
- Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Experience
Essential
- Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
Person Specification
Ideally, the Health Care Assistant will be able to:
Desirable
- Demonstrate previous experience of working as a HCA in hospital or other similar care setting.
- Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills
- Use their own initiative and help prioritise day-to-day work.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Work as a team player
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the welfare of adults and children.
- Display a positive, kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
- Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
- Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Experience
Essential
- Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist 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.
