Job summary
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant
with an interest in palliative care to work within our multi-disciplinary team
who provide physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients.
You do not necessarily need experience in health
and social care or palliative care. You may be looking for a career change. If
this is you, look no further, we will support you with all the necessary
training in order for you to gain a recognised health and social care
qualification, whilst providing excellent career development opportunities.
In
addition we offer new hires into the healthcare profession or individuals who
have not worked in healthcare for the last two years a potential bonus after
three months of employment with us, subject to satisfactory performance. We are currently developing our
Healthcare Assistant roles to incorporate apprenticeship and Nursing Associates.
Main duties of the job
If you have a passion for caring and are interested in
making a real difference to patients and their families, come and join the
outstanding St Elizabeth Hospice team.
St Elizabeth Hospice offers the unique
opportunity to work alongside our outstanding multi-disciplinary team,
providing planned and reactive or urgent care to patients and support to their
loved ones.
Every patient and family member is
valued and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated time to care for patients,
whether it is in a patients home, on the telephone through OneCall or at the
In-Patient Unit in Ipswich.
As well as joining our rewarding and
well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth Hospice is here to support your
career, with progression and training opportunities available to enhance your
skills and development.
Whilst
possessing a care certificate or having experience of healthcare or care work
is desirable, it is not essential as there are no set entry requirements to
become a healthcare assistant at St Elizabeth Hospice. In addition our commitment
to you is that we will open up excellent training and development opportunities
in order for you to progress your career within St Elizabeth Hospice.
Salary: WTE: £23,278.00 band 2
Hours: Full or part time. Full rotation, 24/7 days a week
Interview Date: 27 August 2024
About us
Rated Outstanding from the Care
Quality Commission, St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a
progressive or life-limiting illness. Our work is centred on an individual's
needs, which means care whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in
the community or at the hospice. We are
well respected and praised for our responsiveness and expertise by people we
serve.
St Elizabeth Hospice is an innovative
and compassionate organisation. Hear from Healthcare Assistants themselves on
why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special:
Joining the hospice is the best thing
that has ever happened to me and I cant imagine working anywhere else, its a
very special place to be and to work.
Many people have said it must be very
sad to work at the hospice, which it can be, but it is also the most uplifting
and positive place that I have ever worked.
I wouldnt change my job for the
world. Being able to continue supporting people during difficult times in their
lives, has been one of the most rewarding and proudest moments in my career.
People often assume working at the
hospice is dark, gloomy and sad, but this is not the case. We work with the
living and help make a difference to people during very difficult times in
their lives. It is a real privilege to be a part of an organisation that
provides this special care and I have felt this same feeling ever since I
joined.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To work at all times under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in order to provide individualised care to patients and families whilst respecting patient choice.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out agreed tasks involving direct patient care and activities within the clinical area, in accordance with the patient care plan.
To assist in physical care involving all hygiene, elimination, eating and drinking, mobilisation, rest, sleep and comfort needs.
To assist in meeting the patients and his/her familys spiritual and psychological needs, recognising and respecting religious and cultural beliefs.
To respect the patients need for social interaction or solitude; recognising the importance of work and recreation.
To assist in providing support and comfort for the dying patient and his/her family.
To assist in effective verbal and written communication between patients, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in the development of clinical standards within the total quality framework of the Hospice and participate in clinical audit.
To undertake clerical/administrative tasks relevant to the efficient and effective management of the clinical area, as requested.
To provide assistance to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as planned and as required.
To promote quality of life and offer activities as appropriate.
To work in Community Care Unit and with the Community HCA Team as required.
- To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.
PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES
To recognise indications of staff stress and seek help, as appropriate.
To take on a mentor role to new staff as requested.
To participate in professional placements and lay person visits to the IPU as requested.
To recognise the value of volunteer contribution and play an active part in their support & development where appropriate.
EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To complete Hospice Competencies and to take advantage of training and study opportunities when possible.
To participate in education programmes as required.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
To identify with the Registered Nurses a personal development plan in line with Hospice objectives and personal need.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure effective use of resources.
To uphold the Hospice and individual team values at all times.
To work at all times within the policies of the Hospice.
To play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships with all who have business with the Hospice.
To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers.
To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To work at all times under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in order to provide individualised care to patients and families whilst respecting patient choice.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out agreed tasks involving direct patient care and activities within the clinical area, in accordance with the patient care plan.
To assist in physical care involving all hygiene, elimination, eating and drinking, mobilisation, rest, sleep and comfort needs.
To assist in meeting the patients and his/her familys spiritual and psychological needs, recognising and respecting religious and cultural beliefs.
To respect the patients need for social interaction or solitude; recognising the importance of work and recreation.
To assist in providing support and comfort for the dying patient and his/her family.
To assist in effective verbal and written communication between patients, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in the development of clinical standards within the total quality framework of the Hospice and participate in clinical audit.
To undertake clerical/administrative tasks relevant to the efficient and effective management of the clinical area, as requested.
To provide assistance to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as planned and as required.
To promote quality of life and offer activities as appropriate.
To work in Community Care Unit and with the Community HCA Team as required.
- To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.
PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES
To recognise indications of staff stress and seek help, as appropriate.
To take on a mentor role to new staff as requested.
To participate in professional placements and lay person visits to the IPU as requested.
To recognise the value of volunteer contribution and play an active part in their support & development where appropriate.
EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To complete Hospice Competencies and to take advantage of training and study opportunities when possible.
To participate in education programmes as required.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
To identify with the Registered Nurses a personal development plan in line with Hospice objectives and personal need.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure effective use of resources.
To uphold the Hospice and individual team values at all times.
To work at all times within the policies of the Hospice.
To play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships with all who have business with the Hospice.
To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers.
To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and visitors.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Community/palliative care experience.
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluation appropriate care package.
- Ability to assess patient needs.
- Demonstrable experience of team working.
- To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator with ability to establish and maintain communication with patients, their families and colleagues.
- Ability to undertake routine assessments and deliver care to meet individual needs.
- IT literate with ability to use Microsoft packages and Outlook or willingness to undertake training.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy
- NVQ level II in direct care or Care Certificate (be prepared to complete if do not possess)
Desirable
- NVQ level III in direct care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others.
- Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations.
- Energetic and enthusiastic.
- Can do attitude.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Community/palliative care experience.
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluation appropriate care package.
- Ability to assess patient needs.
- Demonstrable experience of team working.
- To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator with ability to establish and maintain communication with patients, their families and colleagues.
- Ability to undertake routine assessments and deliver care to meet individual needs.
- IT literate with ability to use Microsoft packages and Outlook or willingness to undertake training.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy
- NVQ level II in direct care or Care Certificate (be prepared to complete if do not possess)
Desirable
- NVQ level III in direct care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others.
- Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations.
- Energetic and enthusiastic.
- Can do attitude.
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.
