Job summary
Farleigh
Hospice is the leading specialist palliative care provider in mid Essex,
providing specialist support to patients and their families in both the
community via our multidisciplinary locality care teams, and our inpatient
unit.
Main duties of the job
We are now looking for a highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team on our Inpatient Unit.
Health Care Assistant Role - you would have experience and qualifications in the health care field. We welcome applications from people who have a passion for providing excellent care and support to our patient group.
The 10-bed unit will provide holistic care for patients with both malignant and non-malignant life limiting illnesses and their families/carers. This will include excellent symptom control, psycho-social and spiritual support for patients who are admitted for symptom control, specialist palliative rehabilitation and end of life care; we are also aspiring to provide care for patients with complex nursing needs such as non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care.
About us
As an organisation with a strong social purpose, we understand the strength we gain from having and supporting diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone.
Why apply for this role?
If you require further information, please contact Kate Tighe (Head of Nursing, Inpatient Services and Education) via email: kate.tighe@farleighhospice.org; for additional information.
Please note we are unable to accept CVs emailed direct please apply via the Farleigh website thank you
(Please note If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)
Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
Purpose
- As a
Health Care Assistant you will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing
clinical care and support to hospice patients and their families
- To
maintain effective communication skills to deliver emotive information
clearly, sensitively and unambiguously with staff, patients, families and
professionals by face-to-face, telephone and/or electronic means.
- To
work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) team sharing
the clinical caseload of patients/carers within the locality/in-patient
unit for patients who have palliative care needs to ensure efficient and timely
care is delivered.
- To
work as part of the MDT, seeking advice from colleagues
and/or clinical leadership team when required, in
order to deliver excellent palliative and end of life
care.
- To
support and participate in any streamlined locality/IPU processes and services
by working to agreed quality improvement standards including clear outcome
measures to produce efficient and highly performing clinical services.
- To
support the Hospice in building strong relationships with external partners and
stakeholders and promote the good reputation of the Hospice e.g. local trusts,
CCG, health and social care partners, businesses and voluntary
organisations.
- To
ensure that the service delivers an excellent standard of
care to patients and their families.
- To
actively promote patient and family/carer involvement in care.
- To
act under the direction of the Locality Care Team Manager and
professional colleagues and in accordance with written guidance
and procedures, undertake agreed clinical activities with designated
patients.
- To
monitor patients for any changes in symptoms and
provide non-pharmacological relief where possible, referring
for professional advice when required.
- To
provide personal care, pressure area care, mouth care etc.as per the personal
care plan.
- To
be flexible and creative in the care of the patient,and
family. Involve and enable the family and friends to continue caring for
the patient and support them as appropriate.
- To
provide emotional support and communicate effectively with patients and their
family/carers
-
To
work unsupervised in the patients home as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
Purpose
- As a
Health Care Assistant you will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing
clinical care and support to hospice patients and their families
- To
maintain effective communication skills to deliver emotive information
clearly, sensitively and unambiguously with staff, patients, families and
professionals by face-to-face, telephone and/or electronic means.
- To
work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) team sharing
the clinical caseload of patients/carers within the locality/in-patient
unit for patients who have palliative care needs to ensure efficient and timely
care is delivered.
- To
work as part of the MDT, seeking advice from colleagues
and/or clinical leadership team when required, in
order to deliver excellent palliative and end of life
care.
- To
support and participate in any streamlined locality/IPU processes and services
by working to agreed quality improvement standards including clear outcome
measures to produce efficient and highly performing clinical services.
- To
support the Hospice in building strong relationships with external partners and
stakeholders and promote the good reputation of the Hospice e.g. local trusts,
CCG, health and social care partners, businesses and voluntary
organisations.
- To
ensure that the service delivers an excellent standard of
care to patients and their families.
- To
actively promote patient and family/carer involvement in care.
- To
act under the direction of the Locality Care Team Manager and
professional colleagues and in accordance with written guidance
and procedures, undertake agreed clinical activities with designated
patients.
- To
monitor patients for any changes in symptoms and
provide non-pharmacological relief where possible, referring
for professional advice when required.
- To
provide personal care, pressure area care, mouth care etc.as per the personal
care plan.
- To
be flexible and creative in the care of the patient,and
family. Involve and enable the family and friends to continue caring for
the patient and support them as appropriate.
- To
provide emotional support and communicate effectively with patients and their
family/carers
-
To
work unsupervised in the patients home as required.
Person Specification
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Honest, organised and reliable
- Maintains confidentiality of patients and their families
- Passionate about Hospice Care and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
- Team player who can work as part of our One Team ethos
- Flexible approach to work, with ability to work out of hours on occasions
- Committed to working in partnership with people their relatives and carers other organisations and agencies
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in personal care.
Desirable
- Experience in a palliative or end of life care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
- NVQ level 2
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to empathise with the needs of the clients
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse client group.
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Ability to work under pressureand in difficult/emotional situations
- Good understanding of English language spoken and written
- Good IT skills and the ability to input information onto computer systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence and car owner(community)
- Satisfactory CriminalRecordsDisclosure
Person Specification
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Honest, organised and reliable
- Maintains confidentiality of patients and their families
- Passionate about Hospice Care and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
- Team player who can work as part of our One Team ethos
- Flexible approach to work, with ability to work out of hours on occasions
- Committed to working in partnership with people their relatives and carers other organisations and agencies
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in personal care.
Desirable
- Experience in a palliative or end of life care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
- NVQ level 2
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to empathise with the needs of the clients
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse client group.
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Ability to work under pressureand in difficult/emotional situations
- Good understanding of English language spoken and written
- Good IT skills and the ability to input information onto computer systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence and car owner(community)
- Satisfactory CriminalRecordsDisclosure
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.
