Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within the inpatient unit at our Little Hulton site, supporting patients (and those close to them) with a life limiting illness.
The Person
You will be a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant with a strong person-centred approach to palliative care.
You will have:
- An interest in specialist palliative care and a commitment to compassionate practice.
- Experience working as a HCA in a hospital or similar care setting.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with an understanding of confidentiality.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative to prioritise work.
- A willingness to work towards the Care Certificate and develop IT skills.
- An understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance.
- Flexibility to work; days, nights and unsocial hours.
If that sounds like you wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Role
You will work closely with registered nurses as part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality specialist palliative care.
You will:
- Support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person-centred palliative care.
- Provide care in a compassionate, sensitive and respectful manner.
- Work collaboratively with nurses and other professionals to ensure safe, timely and effective care.
- Build positive working relationships within the team to support patients and those close to them.
About us
At Moya Cole Hospice, 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. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care to ensure Moya Cole Hospice 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.
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)
- Heath cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted meals on site
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
- IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare 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.
- 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 e.g. Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
- Act as an ambassador for Moya Cole 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 Healthcare 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.
- 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 e.g. Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
- Act as an ambassador for Moya Cole 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
Right to Work
Essential
- Demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
- 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-centred approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
- Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Be willing to work towards a Care Certificate
- Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills
Person Specification
Right to Work
Essential
- Demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
- 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-centred approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
- Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Be willing to work towards a Care Certificate
- Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills
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.
