Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our therapy team for a Motor
Neurone Disease (MND) Healthcare Assistant with excellent organisational skills
and clinical experience to provide person centred care to individuals in
various settings throughout the local community.
In this rewarding role, you will make a positive difference
to peoples lives. Were looking for passionate people that embody our values.
Our people are excellent and specialist at what they do, our people are what
makes the hospice a great place to work. In a recent staff survey 100% of staff
said they would be happy with the standard of care provided if a friend or
relative needed treatment and 98% find the work they do has meaning and
purpose.
Hours: 22.5
hours Monday Friday (with some flexibility required to meet patient needs)
For more information or to have a
chat about the role, please contact Jaqui Gullis, Clinical Lead for Therapy
& Family Support or Dorinda Moffatt, MND Specialist Practitioner on 01793
813355.
Have a look at the
job description and person specification and apply today to be part of
something special.
Interviews will be held on the morning of Thursday 28th
September and the afternoon of Friday 29th September 2023.
Main duties of the job
What is the role?
As a MND Healthcare Assistant
you will be a point of contact for people living with MND and their carers. You
will be providing support, advice and signposting, working alongside the
multidisciplinary team.
In conjunction with the MND
Practitioner you will coordinate the assessment, treatment and support for
individuals living across Swindon. You will be a key player in ensuring the
individuals are able to meet their goals by taking into account their complex
needs and desires and ensuring the appropriate interventions are in place
through your effective communication with other healthcare professionals.
You will have the support of an
amazing and supportive team with opportunities to build and develop your career
including educational courses to develop your skills. An insight into palliative care is ideal and a sensitive communication
style is essential. Relevant training in MND will be provided. If you are
an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to develop your coordinating skills
whilst still maintaining some patient contact, please get in touch.
Do you have?
NVQ Level 2 in Health
and Social Care
A desire to develop
your knowledge and skills
Clinical experience of
working within a health or social care setting
Good organisational
and IT skills
Good verbal and
written communication skills
A driving license and
access to a car.
About us
Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of
300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of
Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire. It is the only dedicated provider of
specialist end of life care services within its locality. The Hospices
multi-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes, at
the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also
extended to the families and friends of patients.
Since 1980, Prospect Hospice has
provided dedicated end-of-life care service for people living in Swindon,
Marlborough and north east Wiltshire. We bring care, comfort and confidence,
around the clock, every day of the year.
Our aim is to provide excellent,
personalised and compassionate care for everyone in our community who is
affected by a life-limiting illness. We work in close partnership with other
organisations specifically with local health and social care professionals
as well as local people. Working within our community allows us to lead,
provide and influence care so that anyone affected by a life-limiting illness
has access to the best possible support when and wherever they need it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MND health care assistant is responsible for assisting the specialist MND practitioner to coordinate the assessment, treatment and support for people living with MND and their families within Swindon. To work with individuals across the community, within acute settings, Hospitals, Hospice and nursing homes,
The prime purpose is to support the MND practitioner in carrying out assigned tasks involving care coordination and ensuring continuity whilst achieving the goals in caring for the complex effects of motor neurone disease. This will involve visiting and providing support and interventions in the patients own home or dwelling.
Whats it like it to work here?
I enjoy having the opportunity to work in a truly person centered way, having the time to spend with an individual working towards their own personal goals, and trying to achieve what is important to them.
Dorinda, MND specialist practitioner
Working for Prospect@Home is fulfilling, you are part of a team that cares & respects everyone. You feel valued & appreciated. You always receive support from every colleague, nothing is too much. Its so rewarding to support end of life patients and their families in such a difficult time. I wouldnt work anywhere else.
Kerri, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant
I love that Prospect can not only offer care on the Inpatient Unit, but now we can take our knowledge and skills into the wider community and be there for our patients who wish to remain at home with their loved ones. I think we are a special team who are passionate about giving the loving care at the time when someone needs it the most. If this sounds like you then come join our Prospect Family.
Kerrie, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
- Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- A commitment to supporting your professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- Free parking
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MND health care assistant is responsible for assisting the specialist MND practitioner to coordinate the assessment, treatment and support for people living with MND and their families within Swindon. To work with individuals across the community, within acute settings, Hospitals, Hospice and nursing homes,
The prime purpose is to support the MND practitioner in carrying out assigned tasks involving care coordination and ensuring continuity whilst achieving the goals in caring for the complex effects of motor neurone disease. This will involve visiting and providing support and interventions in the patients own home or dwelling.
Whats it like it to work here?
I enjoy having the opportunity to work in a truly person centered way, having the time to spend with an individual working towards their own personal goals, and trying to achieve what is important to them.
Dorinda, MND specialist practitioner
Working for Prospect@Home is fulfilling, you are part of a team that cares & respects everyone. You feel valued & appreciated. You always receive support from every colleague, nothing is too much. Its so rewarding to support end of life patients and their families in such a difficult time. I wouldnt work anywhere else.
Kerri, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant
I love that Prospect can not only offer care on the Inpatient Unit, but now we can take our knowledge and skills into the wider community and be there for our patients who wish to remain at home with their loved ones. I think we are a special team who are passionate about giving the loving care at the time when someone needs it the most. If this sounds like you then come join our Prospect Family.
Kerrie, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
- Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- A commitment to supporting your professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- Free parking
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Desire to develop skills and knowledge, and able to plan to meet own learning needs.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working with patients with complex health needs ( e.g. neurological, respiratory conditions)
- Experience working collaboratively and within MDT, and focussed on person centred care and support.
Skills
Essential
- Car driver and access to a car for use during working Day.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to create an excellent first impression, and able to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Confident in own knowledge and abilities, and able to recognise own limitations.
- Good level of IT skills.
- Organised, resourceful and resilient with a flexible attitude.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Desire to develop skills and knowledge, and able to plan to meet own learning needs.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working with patients with complex health needs ( e.g. neurological, respiratory conditions)
- Experience working collaboratively and within MDT, and focussed on person centred care and support.
Skills
Essential
- Car driver and access to a car for use during working Day.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to create an excellent first impression, and able to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Confident in own knowledge and abilities, and able to recognise own limitations.
- Good level of IT skills.
- Organised, resourceful and resilient with a flexible attitude.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
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.
