Job summary
Become part of The Myton Team and help us to make a difference...
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Nursing Assistant to join our Myton at Home team. The Myton at Home service provides expert and compassionate care to patients in their own homes, at a crucial time in their lives.
Please note that you must have two years experience of hospice, hospital or community nursing and a Level 3 NVQ/QCF or equivalent to be considered for this role.
This role involves night shifts as a lone worker in patients' homes in Rugby, Warwick and Leamington, between the hours of 10pm and 7am, Wednesday to Friday, and occasional shifts in our Inpatient Units.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- NHS pension
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Free parking at our hospice sites
- Winter savings club
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Menopause support
Main duties of the job
Our Myton at Home Nursing Assistants:
- Assist patients with personal and emotional care
- Assess and respond to patients' needs
- Work collaboratively and liaise with other external partners, such as the Rapid Response night team, to deliver holistic care
- Communicate sensitively with patients, families and caregivers
- Maintain electronic patient records
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- An NVQ / RQF / QCF Level 3 qualification (essential)
- Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Compassion
- Communication skills
- UK driving licence and ability to travel to patients homes in Rugby, Warwick and Leamington
- The right to work in the UK
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Healthcare Assistant; Health Care Assistant; Care Assistant; Support Worker; Carer.
About us
The Myton Hospices is an organisation at the forefront of palliative and end of life care across Coventry and Warwickshire and with a national profile. We have 3 hospices, 2 inpatient units and an ever developing range of outpatient and community based services.
We have over 300 staff and almost 1000 volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Our people are central to the success of our palliative care services, fundraising, support teams and extensive retail footprint. We are a much loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families/caregivers, in their own home, providing evidence-based, individualised end of life care. To support the Primary Healthcare teams in the delivery of their services, in line with the District Nurse's care plan, whilst adhering to statutory regulations and Hospice policies.
- To work under the direct and indirect supervision of the Hospice at Home Lead in the delivery of quality holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes
- Respond to the specific needs of palliative care patients and their significant others, in line with agreed care plans
- Recognise and report/escalate any changes in patients' condition and work collaboratively with external partners, such as the Rapid Response night team
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, their significant others, and other professionals, referring questions and concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Assess and reassess patients' capabilities as needs change regarding assistance with the activities of daily living and emotional care including: personal care including hair, nails and shaving; mouth care; toileting needs, continence issues/care; drinking and eating; mobility, assisting patients and utilising safe moving and handling techniques/equipment to help maintain skin integrity; comfort measures and reassuring presence; provide emotional support to patients and those that are important to them, including post-bereavement support
- Ensure safe and responsible use of equipment, identifying and reporting any malfunction, taking action to maintain safety as directed
- To provide practical support to the family in terms of guidance and advice around safe delivery of personal care when appropriate
- Where appropriate, assist with last offices and support other nursing staff with the care of the deceased
- Help promote and maintain an environment that is safe and conducive to meeting the needs of patients, their relatives and friends
- Promote and maintain dignity and privacy at all times
- Take into account, and meet, the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient, their relatives and friends
- Actively contribute and promote a team approach to care, based on mutual support and respect
- Ensure effective and efficient use of time and other resources
- At all times, maintain the following standards: ensure confidentiality in line with Caldicott Guidelines; be approachable; non-judgemental; trustworthy; motivated to deliver high-quality care; supportive to the patient, their family/informal carers and colleagues; use own initiative; ability to work autonomously or as part of a team; flexible and professional approach to meet service needs
- To create and maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records, ensuring compliance with Myton policies and procedures
- Take all measures to ensure the safety and welfare of all patients and staff, having due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act. Actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families
- Be responsible for own continued development
- Manage clinical duties and resources effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service, working alone for periods, adhering to The Myton Hospices Lone Worker Policy
- Ensure that their transport is roadworthy and fit for use as per policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families/caregivers, in their own home, providing evidence-based, individualised end of life care. To support the Primary Healthcare teams in the delivery of their services, in line with the District Nurse's care plan, whilst adhering to statutory regulations and Hospice policies.
- To work under the direct and indirect supervision of the Hospice at Home Lead in the delivery of quality holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes
- Respond to the specific needs of palliative care patients and their significant others, in line with agreed care plans
- Recognise and report/escalate any changes in patients' condition and work collaboratively with external partners, such as the Rapid Response night team
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, their significant others, and other professionals, referring questions and concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Assess and reassess patients' capabilities as needs change regarding assistance with the activities of daily living and emotional care including: personal care including hair, nails and shaving; mouth care; toileting needs, continence issues/care; drinking and eating; mobility, assisting patients and utilising safe moving and handling techniques/equipment to help maintain skin integrity; comfort measures and reassuring presence; provide emotional support to patients and those that are important to them, including post-bereavement support
- Ensure safe and responsible use of equipment, identifying and reporting any malfunction, taking action to maintain safety as directed
- To provide practical support to the family in terms of guidance and advice around safe delivery of personal care when appropriate
- Where appropriate, assist with last offices and support other nursing staff with the care of the deceased
- Help promote and maintain an environment that is safe and conducive to meeting the needs of patients, their relatives and friends
- Promote and maintain dignity and privacy at all times
- Take into account, and meet, the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient, their relatives and friends
- Actively contribute and promote a team approach to care, based on mutual support and respect
- Ensure effective and efficient use of time and other resources
- At all times, maintain the following standards: ensure confidentiality in line with Caldicott Guidelines; be approachable; non-judgemental; trustworthy; motivated to deliver high-quality care; supportive to the patient, their family/informal carers and colleagues; use own initiative; ability to work autonomously or as part of a team; flexible and professional approach to meet service needs
- To create and maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records, ensuring compliance with Myton policies and procedures
- Take all measures to ensure the safety and welfare of all patients and staff, having due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act. Actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families
- Be responsible for own continued development
- Manage clinical duties and resources effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service, working alone for periods, adhering to The Myton Hospices Lone Worker Policy
- Ensure that their transport is roadworthy and fit for use as per policy
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Creative, resourceful and imaginative
- Good role model
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
- Kind and compassionate
- Commitment to the Myton values
- Team player / lone worker
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Two years' experience of hospice, hospital or community nursing
- Experience of lone working within the community at night
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
- Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ / QCF or equivalent
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from patients' homes in Warwick, Leamington and Rugby
- Ability to travel across Myton's sites (Coventry, Warwick and Rugby) if required
- Full UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Creative, resourceful and imaginative
- Good role model
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
- Kind and compassionate
- Commitment to the Myton values
- Team player / lone worker
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Two years' experience of hospice, hospital or community nursing
- Experience of lone working within the community at night
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
- Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ / QCF or equivalent
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from patients' homes in Warwick, Leamington and Rugby
- Ability to travel across Myton's sites (Coventry, Warwick and Rugby) if required
- Full UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
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.
