Job summary
Applicants must be authorised to work
in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Please note - This advert may close
before the stated deadline if a high number of suitable applications are
received.
To help us shortlist fairly, please ensure
that the examples in your supporting statement reflect genuine experience from
roles listed in your employment history. Applications without cohesive or
evidenced examples may not progress to the next stage.
We will be using the essential criteria set
out in the advert to shortlist so please ensure you are evidencing each element
with examples of how you have demonstrated this in a previous role.
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 we would love to
hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
At Moya Cole Hospice, theres one thing that motivates us and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.
Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Additional Essential Criteria
Essential
- Right to Work. Must demonstrate Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship. Evidence required: Confirmation of status.
- Availability for Shift Work. Willingness and availability to work days, nights, weekends, and unsocial hours. Evidence required: Confirmation of shift availability.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate. Has completed the Care Certificate OR is willing to work towards it. Evidence required: Certificate or statement of willingness.
- Communication Skills Experience. Demonstrated experience or formal training in communication skills, such as patient communication, de escalation, or multidisciplinary teamwork. Evidence required: Course names, examples, or scenarios demonstrating communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Relevant and recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital, hospice, care home, or similar clinical care setting. Evidence required: Description of setting, duties, and duration.
- Interest in Specialist Palliative Care. Demonstrated interest or exposure to palliative/end-of-life care. Evidence required: Examples such as previous work, shadowing, voluntary experience, or reflective statements.
- Understanding of Safeguarding. Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. Evidence required: Previous training or examples of applying safeguarding.
- Basic IT competence with evidence of using electronic care records or other digital systems. Evidence required: Systems previously used and purpose (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, e-rostering, care plans).
- Ability to Prioritise and Use Initiative. Experience of independently organising or prioritising care tasks in a busy clinical environment. Evidence required: Examples of when they had to prioritise workload.
- Teamwork and Professional Behaviour. Evidence of effective teamwork, confidentiality, and a person centred, empathetic approach. Evidence required: Examples demonstrating teamwork, confidentiality, or compassionate care.
Person Specification
Additional Essential Criteria
Essential
- Right to Work. Must demonstrate Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship. Evidence required: Confirmation of status.
- Availability for Shift Work. Willingness and availability to work days, nights, weekends, and unsocial hours. Evidence required: Confirmation of shift availability.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate. Has completed the Care Certificate OR is willing to work towards it. Evidence required: Certificate or statement of willingness.
- Communication Skills Experience. Demonstrated experience or formal training in communication skills, such as patient communication, de escalation, or multidisciplinary teamwork. Evidence required: Course names, examples, or scenarios demonstrating communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Relevant and recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital, hospice, care home, or similar clinical care setting. Evidence required: Description of setting, duties, and duration.
- Interest in Specialist Palliative Care. Demonstrated interest or exposure to palliative/end-of-life care. Evidence required: Examples such as previous work, shadowing, voluntary experience, or reflective statements.
- Understanding of Safeguarding. Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. Evidence required: Previous training or examples of applying safeguarding.
- Basic IT competence with evidence of using electronic care records or other digital systems. Evidence required: Systems previously used and purpose (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, e-rostering, care plans).
- Ability to Prioritise and Use Initiative. Experience of independently organising or prioritising care tasks in a busy clinical environment. Evidence required: Examples of when they had to prioritise workload.
- Teamwork and Professional Behaviour. Evidence of effective teamwork, confidentiality, and a person centred, empathetic approach. Evidence required: Examples demonstrating teamwork, confidentiality, or compassionate 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.
