Job summary
Bank Healthcare Assistants Inpatient Unit
We are recruiting for experienced Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our
nursing team on a casual basis.
Do you work in healthcare and need a change? Are you passionate and
committed to providing the best possible care to patients and families? Or
would you like to gain experience in end of life care?
We are looking for people to join our innovative and forward thinking
team to provide an exceptionally high standard of care and emotional support,
day and night, to patients with life limiting illnesses and their families.
About you:
Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Care/Care Certificate.
Good communication skills and a strong empathetic.
approach.
Able to plan and manage own workload and activities.
A passion for getting things right & aiming for excellence.
Experience of working in a team.
Basic IT skills.
Commitment to attending training both in person and online.
Interviews will be
held on 6th November 2023
Main duties of the job
What is the role?
As a Bank Healthcare Assistant at Prospect Hospice,you will assist
in the care of patients and their families and support other members of the
team in the provision of care, assess progress against an agreed plan of care
and assist in the support of family and friends visiting in-patients.
This is an opportunity to work within a supportive team, giving patients
the highest standards of care.
The great benefit about being on the bank is the flexibility it provides
for both you and the charity. You have control over when you want to work to
fit in with your lifestyle. Its a great opportunity to be part of a team that
provides expert and compassionate care to people in their last weeks of life.
Palliative or hospice experience is desirable but not essential. Good
communication and team-working skills and an empathetic disposition are
essential.
Hours: There is a
blended shift pattern of:
Early shift (07:00-13:30)
Late shift (13:00-19:30)
Long days (07:00-19:30)
Night shift (19:00-07:30)
To find out more about being on our bank, please contact Jane Farmery,
IPU Team Leader on 01793 813355 to have a chat about the unit and the shifts
available.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Main purpose & scope
A Health Care Assistant on the In-Patient Unit is required to assist in the provision of holistic care to patients and their families by working closely with and supporting the trained nursing staff to identify individual needs and tailor care accordingly.
2. Key accountabilities and areas of responsibility
Responsibilities will include but will not be restricted to:
- To assist trained nursing staff in meeting the holistic care needs of patients on the In-patient Unit.
- To be able to provide care in accordance with an agreed plan of care and report back to the relevant nurse of any alterations.
- To uphold and adhere to the Hospice Mission Statement.
- To uphold and adhere to Hospice policies and procedures related to patient care.
- To report any changes in a patients condition.
- To communicate in a form that is understandable to patients and their carers.
- To assist in the support of family and friends visiting in-patients.
- To assist in the support of newly bereaved families.
- To maintain an atmosphere of warmth and welcome for the patients and relatives, and ensure opportunities for them to discuss any anxieties.
- To support patients making choices or decisions regarding their care where appropriate.
- To contribute to a team approach to patient care with nursing colleagues, medical staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- To assist trained staff undertake clinical procedures.
- To clearly record all care.
- To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for the safe moving and handling of patients.
- To assist in the arrangement of discharges from the In-Patient Unit.
- To ensure the safe handling of patients property and valuables.
- To reflect upon practice in order to identify learning needs and to develop own knowledge and skills.
- To participate in education, research and audit activities being undertaken by the nursing team.
- To attend relevant mandatory training.
- To maintain own knowledge and skill level through personal development, including appropriate training.
- To develop good working relationships with volunteers.
- To monitor stock levels and ensure re-ordering takes place as required.
- To assist and guide new volunteers.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- To maintain up-to-date patient records.
- To ensure that all significant events (including equipment defects and incidents) are reported to the nurse in-charge.
- To report any complaints from patients, their relatives or others acting on their behalf, and to assist with investigation of complaints.
- To assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment for patients, visitors, volunteers and other members of staff.
- To assist in the ordering of equipment including completing and faxing forms.
- To carry out administrative tasks including photocopying, faxing, filing, and arranging appointments where required.
3. Key Contacts
- Patients and their visitors.
- Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Prospect Support Services.
- IPU Volunteers.
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 welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age,
disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil
partnerships.
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.
To
find out more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Main purpose & scope
A Health Care Assistant on the In-Patient Unit is required to assist in the provision of holistic care to patients and their families by working closely with and supporting the trained nursing staff to identify individual needs and tailor care accordingly.
2. Key accountabilities and areas of responsibility
Responsibilities will include but will not be restricted to:
- To assist trained nursing staff in meeting the holistic care needs of patients on the In-patient Unit.
- To be able to provide care in accordance with an agreed plan of care and report back to the relevant nurse of any alterations.
- To uphold and adhere to the Hospice Mission Statement.
- To uphold and adhere to Hospice policies and procedures related to patient care.
- To report any changes in a patients condition.
- To communicate in a form that is understandable to patients and their carers.
- To assist in the support of family and friends visiting in-patients.
- To assist in the support of newly bereaved families.
- To maintain an atmosphere of warmth and welcome for the patients and relatives, and ensure opportunities for them to discuss any anxieties.
- To support patients making choices or decisions regarding their care where appropriate.
- To contribute to a team approach to patient care with nursing colleagues, medical staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- To assist trained staff undertake clinical procedures.
- To clearly record all care.
- To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for the safe moving and handling of patients.
- To assist in the arrangement of discharges from the In-Patient Unit.
- To ensure the safe handling of patients property and valuables.
- To reflect upon practice in order to identify learning needs and to develop own knowledge and skills.
- To participate in education, research and audit activities being undertaken by the nursing team.
- To attend relevant mandatory training.
- To maintain own knowledge and skill level through personal development, including appropriate training.
- To develop good working relationships with volunteers.
- To monitor stock levels and ensure re-ordering takes place as required.
- To assist and guide new volunteers.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- To maintain up-to-date patient records.
- To ensure that all significant events (including equipment defects and incidents) are reported to the nurse in-charge.
- To report any complaints from patients, their relatives or others acting on their behalf, and to assist with investigation of complaints.
- To assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment for patients, visitors, volunteers and other members of staff.
- To assist in the ordering of equipment including completing and faxing forms.
- To carry out administrative tasks including photocopying, faxing, filing, and arranging appointments where required.
3. Key Contacts
- Patients and their visitors.
- Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Prospect Support Services.
- IPU Volunteers.
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 welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age,
disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil
partnerships.
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.
To
find out more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of the role of the Health Care Assistant.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to plan and manage own workload and activities.
- Good awareness of own limitations, and able to recognise the need for onward referral.
- Commitment to developing skills and knowledge of the care of the dying person and family.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of boundaries in relationships with patients and their families.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain coping, including use of support and supervision to maintain personal resilience.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of the role of the Health Care Assistant.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to plan and manage own workload and activities.
- Good awareness of own limitations, and able to recognise the need for onward referral.
- Commitment to developing skills and knowledge of the care of the dying person and family.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of boundaries in relationships with patients and their families.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain coping, including use of support and supervision to maintain personal resilience.
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.
