Job summary
Full and part time hours available
£21,352.56 - £22,936.40 pro rata per annum (depending on experience)
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Health Care Assistants to join our Integrated Clinical Team.
As a key member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support the holistic needs of patients, their families and carers.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside our Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver the highest standards of service, including compassionate and dignified care for patients at the end of life and those closest to them, ensuring that personal goals and priorities are fulfilled.
About us
At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme, Benenden Healthcare, up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.
To apply for this position please complete an application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted. We can make information about the vacancy available in alternative formats (for example, large print) on request, and we will consider applications in alternative formats (for example, electronically) if required, in which case please contact St Michael's Hospice HR Team.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team to enable, support and
assist the holistic needs of patients, their families
and carers.
To
work closely with registered nurses and the integrated clinical team to support
patients to fulfil their personal priorities and goals.
To
provide the highest standard of palliative care including compassionate,
dignified care for patients at the end of life and those close to them, in the
Hospice or community setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team to enable, support and
assist the holistic needs of patients, their families
and carers.
To
work closely with registered nurses and the integrated clinical team to support
patients to fulfil their personal priorities and goals.
To
provide the highest standard of palliative care including compassionate,
dignified care for patients at the end of life and those close to them, in the
Hospice or community setting.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with colleagues, patients and others both in person and via telephone/ video call.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy.
- Be willing to learn about Palliative, Holistic and Person-Centered Care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the challenges that can experienced when caring for patients with Long-Term Conditions.
- Knowledge of the challenges that can be experienced when caring for patients at the end of their life.
Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to person-centred care.
- Compassionate and empathetic, able to build rapport with diverse individuals.
- Genuine desire to support the best outcomes for patients and families at the end of life.
- Professional and committed to delivering the highest standards of care.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt as required.
- Ability to motivate oneself.
Desirable
- Keen for professional development within a palliative care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education in Maths and English.
Desirable
- Completed or working towards Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Adults in a Health Care setting, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of dealing with palliative care patients at the end of life and supporting families.
- Experience working with patients with long term conditions using a rehabilitative approach.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with colleagues, patients and others both in person and via telephone/ video call.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy.
- Be willing to learn about Palliative, Holistic and Person-Centered Care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the challenges that can experienced when caring for patients with Long-Term Conditions.
- Knowledge of the challenges that can be experienced when caring for patients at the end of their life.
Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to person-centred care.
- Compassionate and empathetic, able to build rapport with diverse individuals.
- Genuine desire to support the best outcomes for patients and families at the end of life.
- Professional and committed to delivering the highest standards of care.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt as required.
- Ability to motivate oneself.
Desirable
- Keen for professional development within a palliative care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education in Maths and English.
Desirable
- Completed or working towards Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Adults in a Health Care setting, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of dealing with palliative care patients at the end of life and supporting families.
- Experience working with patients with long term conditions using a rehabilitative approach.
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.
