Job summary
Great Oaks Hospice provides quality end of life care and support services, free of charge, for adults, and their families, in the community.
As we grow our services to meet the needs of our community, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Health Care Assistant into a key role in our Hospice@Home team.
Successful candidates will need to work flexibly in the community, providing social, emotional, physiological and wider-wellbeing care to our patients.
If you are looking for a new, fulfilling role and hold an NVQ Level 2/3 or Care Certificate in Health Care or equivalent; have 2 or more years experience in a palliative/End of Life Care setting; and are looking for a fulfilling role, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Hospice at Home provides skilled nursing
care to patients and their families within their own home or usual care
environment for specific periods of time.
The Health Care Assistant works under the direction of the Hospice@Home Lead, who establishes the care needs of the patient and family from the
District Nurse in their capacity as the keyworker.
The Health Care Assistant provides quality care that encompasses physical,
emotional, and wider well-being of the patient plus appropriate and timely
support to their family and those affected by the situation.
About us
Great Oaks Hospice is located in Coleford, Gloucestershire. We are a charity and our team provide end of life care services, free
of charge, for adults, and their families, across the Forest of Dean
Community.
Our mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone when they need it most and working with our staff, volunteers, community, supporters and partners we aspire to be the most trusted provider of hospice care and support for our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of
Responsibilities
- Within the home environment and as a Lone
Worker, to:
- Follow policies procedures and
guidelines as per Hospice at Home Handbook
-
Work in accordance with Lone
Worker Policy
-
Recognise and report
limitations of own professional competence/experience and personal living
standards that may differ from those in receipt of care
-
Recognise the need and
undertake any training identified via Line Management and/or annual appraisal
-
Be aware of risk to self and
others under Health and Safety Regulations
-
Verbally report any accident or
untoward incident as soon as possible followed by written report
-
Be aware of Out of Hours
Procedures when seeking advice and/or support
-
Respect peoples personal
choices for lifestyle and living arrangements
-
Work collaboratively and
constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy
-
Be proactive and flexible in
your contribution to the promotion of our services
Communications
- Establish and maintain
effective communication with patients, relatives
and carers as part of their
receipt of End-of-Life Care
- To be aware of the role of all personnel within the wider multi-disciplinary team including community staff, social services,
hospital professionals, the specialist palliative care team and other agencies
- Maintain regular professional contact with Community Services Manager and Hospice at Home
Lead
- Establish and maintain
communication with individuals and groups about
difficult or complex
matters
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of
Responsibilities
- Within the home environment and as a Lone
Worker, to:
- Follow policies procedures and
guidelines as per Hospice at Home Handbook
-
Work in accordance with Lone
Worker Policy
-
Recognise and report
limitations of own professional competence/experience and personal living
standards that may differ from those in receipt of care
-
Recognise the need and
undertake any training identified via Line Management and/or annual appraisal
-
Be aware of risk to self and
others under Health and Safety Regulations
-
Verbally report any accident or
untoward incident as soon as possible followed by written report
-
Be aware of Out of Hours
Procedures when seeking advice and/or support
-
Respect peoples personal
choices for lifestyle and living arrangements
-
Work collaboratively and
constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy
-
Be proactive and flexible in
your contribution to the promotion of our services
Communications
- Establish and maintain
effective communication with patients, relatives
and carers as part of their
receipt of End-of-Life Care
- To be aware of the role of all personnel within the wider multi-disciplinary team including community staff, social services,
hospital professionals, the specialist palliative care team and other agencies
- Maintain regular professional contact with Community Services Manager and Hospice at Home
Lead
- Establish and maintain
communication with individuals and groups about
difficult or complex
matters
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Drivers licence needed as will be required to carry out home visits, hospice pool car available for this.
- Occupational Health screening is required for this role. There will be an expectation to be fit for role and carrying out light to moderate nursing duties such as manual handling.
Desirable
- Flexibility within the rota to meet the needs of the organisation
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care and the Gloucestershire End of Life Care Strategy
- Competent in personal care to very sick patients
- Awareness of changes in condition and possible need for symptom control
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Knowledge of evidence-based care
- Clear and concise documentation skills
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team Working
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
- Care Certificate in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in palliative/End of Life Care within a community setting such as:
- Hospice environment
- Community nurse service
- Community hospital
- Be able to work independently without direct supervision
Desirable
- Further experience in any of the following:
- Elderly Care
- Neurological care
- Stroke Care
- General Medical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective team worker
- Flexible, innovative, and motivated
- Insight into the needs of the patient group
- Holistic approach to care
- Professional manner
- Emotional maturity
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Drivers licence needed as will be required to carry out home visits, hospice pool car available for this.
- Occupational Health screening is required for this role. There will be an expectation to be fit for role and carrying out light to moderate nursing duties such as manual handling.
Desirable
- Flexibility within the rota to meet the needs of the organisation
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care and the Gloucestershire End of Life Care Strategy
- Competent in personal care to very sick patients
- Awareness of changes in condition and possible need for symptom control
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Knowledge of evidence-based care
- Clear and concise documentation skills
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary Team Working
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
- Care Certificate in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in palliative/End of Life Care within a community setting such as:
- Hospice environment
- Community nurse service
- Community hospital
- Be able to work independently without direct supervision
Desirable
- Further experience in any of the following:
- Elderly Care
- Neurological care
- Stroke Care
- General Medical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective team worker
- Flexible, innovative, and motivated
- Insight into the needs of the patient group
- Holistic approach to care
- Professional manner
- Emotional maturity
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.
