Job summary
As well as making a real difference to peoples lives in the local community, joining our team as a Nursing Assistant will make you feel proud of where you work and what you do. We are looking for someone who embraces and embodies our values by delivering the highest quality of care and holistic support to our patients.
In return, we offer you:
- Incremental Pay
- Paid Humber Bridge tolls
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- On call and unsocial hour payments
- Paid NMC registration
- High staff to patient ratios
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in service benefit 3 x salary
- Career development opportunities
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Flexible working options
- Attendance Reward Scheme
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or arrange a tour of our amazing facilities, please contact Liz Braithwaite, Lead Nurse at ebraithwaite@nhs.net
Closing Date: Sunday 16th July
Interview Dates: Thursday 20th & Friday 21st July
Visit: www.standrewshospice.com to download and complete an application form.
Completed applications should be returned to the HR Department at sahhrteam@nhs.net
We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary. St Andrews Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer it believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Main duties of the job
Within this role, the successful candidate will be contributing to the effective delivery of care, working closely with the Registered Nurses. They will ensure the highest clinical standards and quality of care are maintained, while promoting a caring and friendly environment.
Our ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent interpersonal skills to build a good rapport with patients and families. A Level 2 qualification in Health & Social care would be an advantage. Previous experience in a health & social care or palliative care setting is desirable though not essential, as full support and training will be available. Candidates must be able to work flexibly, as all posts are based upon an internal rota which includes days, nights and weekends.
About us
As one of the local leading providers of palliative and end of life care, St Andrews Hospice is a highly successful and forward-thinking charity, offering both adult and childrens services. With an excellent reputation both in the local community and beyond, we reach over 800 patients and their families in North East Lincolnshire and our wider catchment area of Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire for our childrens services.
Working for St Andrews Hospice offers a rewarding career within a fantastic team, with 180 Hospice staff, a well-equipped Hospice site and 21 charity shops working together to ensure that patients and families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Job
A support member of the Adult Services Nursing team.
To contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of care for patients with life limiting illnesses, their families and significant others.
To promote the highest quality of care and support for patients, their families and significant others.
Main responsibilities
To assist with or carry out (after assessment by trained nurse) direct patient care.
To work within the team - liaising with a trained nurse and providing any information which may affect patient care. Observing and reporting accurately any obvious changes in a patients condition - physically or emotionally.
After training assist the Registered Nurse to administer medications.
To communicate via the patients notes, including SystmOne, relating to patient care and maintain store and retrieve appropriate records. Receive and transmit information pertaining to patient care to others within the Multi-disciplinary team.
To display an empathetic and caring attitude towards the patient and their families / carer and provide basic psychological support to them whilst in the hospice
To ensure that the patients independence, individuality, privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, pre and post bereavement.
Work flexibly alongside the families and acknowledge that the patient and families are the experts in their care and allow the family to choose the level of involvement of the care team.
To provide nursing care that is sensitive to patients beliefs, culture and life style
To ensure promotion of good health. Safety and security of staff, patients and relatives and significant others. Understanding Health and Safety procedures, also COSHH regulations.
To work within the Multi-disciplinary team, liaising with the Nurse in Charge before providing any information to the wider team.
To work with and support volunteers, students and NVQ trainees on placement within the Hospice, as requested by the Lead Nurse or Clinical Lead Nurse.
To be involved in the collection of data and evidence to support Audit and Quality outcomes (Hospice Governance) as requested by the Lead Nurse or Head of Nursing.
To attend and participate in mandatory training as directed by the Lead Nurse or Head of Nursing.
To attend and participate in team meetings and attend other relevant meetings on a regular basis.
To participate in external and in-service training, developing an expertise in palliative care relevant to the role.
Management of People
Direct: Nil
Indirect: Volunteers when necessary, under the guidance of the Lead Nurse / Clinical Lead Nurse
Contacts & Relationships
Regular contact with staff, volunteers and managers to ensure optimum service levels
Staff meetings, which may be on an informal or formal basis.
Follow processes to satisfy the requirements of the Hospice policies and procedures and Care Quality Commission regulations and standards.
To continually seek to improve systems of within the Hospice, by means of personal contact, written communications and meetings
Frequent contact with distressed patients and relatives, exposure to patients who are agitated and confused.
Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, including blood.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Job
A support member of the Adult Services Nursing team.
To contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of care for patients with life limiting illnesses, their families and significant others.
To promote the highest quality of care and support for patients, their families and significant others.
Main responsibilities
To assist with or carry out (after assessment by trained nurse) direct patient care.
To work within the team - liaising with a trained nurse and providing any information which may affect patient care. Observing and reporting accurately any obvious changes in a patients condition - physically or emotionally.
After training assist the Registered Nurse to administer medications.
To communicate via the patients notes, including SystmOne, relating to patient care and maintain store and retrieve appropriate records. Receive and transmit information pertaining to patient care to others within the Multi-disciplinary team.
To display an empathetic and caring attitude towards the patient and their families / carer and provide basic psychological support to them whilst in the hospice
To ensure that the patients independence, individuality, privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, pre and post bereavement.
Work flexibly alongside the families and acknowledge that the patient and families are the experts in their care and allow the family to choose the level of involvement of the care team.
To provide nursing care that is sensitive to patients beliefs, culture and life style
To ensure promotion of good health. Safety and security of staff, patients and relatives and significant others. Understanding Health and Safety procedures, also COSHH regulations.
To work within the Multi-disciplinary team, liaising with the Nurse in Charge before providing any information to the wider team.
To work with and support volunteers, students and NVQ trainees on placement within the Hospice, as requested by the Lead Nurse or Clinical Lead Nurse.
To be involved in the collection of data and evidence to support Audit and Quality outcomes (Hospice Governance) as requested by the Lead Nurse or Head of Nursing.
To attend and participate in mandatory training as directed by the Lead Nurse or Head of Nursing.
To attend and participate in team meetings and attend other relevant meetings on a regular basis.
To participate in external and in-service training, developing an expertise in palliative care relevant to the role.
Management of People
Direct: Nil
Indirect: Volunteers when necessary, under the guidance of the Lead Nurse / Clinical Lead Nurse
Contacts & Relationships
Regular contact with staff, volunteers and managers to ensure optimum service levels
Staff meetings, which may be on an informal or formal basis.
Follow processes to satisfy the requirements of the Hospice policies and procedures and Care Quality Commission regulations and standards.
To continually seek to improve systems of within the Hospice, by means of personal contact, written communications and meetings
Frequent contact with distressed patients and relatives, exposure to patients who are agitated and confused.
Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, including blood.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 11 in health and social care
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of the basic principles of personal care and related procedures
- Previous experience with healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
- Confident in using information technology
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualities
Essential
- To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
- Ability to maintain excellent rapport with patients, colleagues and visitors to the Hospice.
- To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
- To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of patient services in a constructive and efficient way.
- Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has potential exposure to bereavement concerns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 11 in health and social care
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of the basic principles of personal care and related procedures
- Previous experience with healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
- Confident in using information technology
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualities
Essential
- To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
- Ability to maintain excellent rapport with patients, colleagues and visitors to the Hospice.
- To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
- To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of patient services in a constructive and efficient way.
- Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has potential exposure to bereavement concerns
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.
