Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who wish to
work within a multi-professional team, committed to delivering a high standard
of care to both patients and their families. Previous experience in a health
& social care or palliative care setting is desirable though not essential,
as full training and support will be available for all suitable candidates who
wish to progress within the hospice care setting.
Main duties of the job
Whilst ensuring the highest
clinical standards and quality of care are maintained, you will have the
ability to contribute to and sustain a caring and friendly environment within
the Hospice, working as part of a multi-professional team.
Flexibility is essential as all posts within Childrens Services
are based upon an internal rota which includes days, nights and weekends
to meet the needs of a 24/7 clinical provision.
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 184 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
To read the full job description please read the attached or visit our website athttps://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read the full job description please read the attached or visit our website athttps://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a healthcare/childcare setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a palliative care or community setting.
- Previous experience with complex needs and / or disabilities.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Good understanding of regulatory safeguarding issues with children.
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
- Confident in using information technology
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good awareness of caring for those patients whom may have communication challenges.
- Awareness of the importance of play and its value when working with patients with life-limiting illness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education GCSEs
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Child Care, Health and Social Care, NNEB or similar clinical qualification.
- Bereavement training.
- Full driving license (required for community working).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a healthcare/childcare setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a palliative care or community setting.
- Previous experience with complex needs and / or disabilities.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Good understanding of regulatory safeguarding issues with children.
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
- Confident in using information technology
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good awareness of caring for those patients whom may have communication challenges.
- Awareness of the importance of play and its value when working with patients with life-limiting illness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education GCSEs
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Child Care, Health and Social Care, NNEB or similar clinical qualification.
- Bereavement training.
- Full driving license (required for community working).
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.