Job summary
The Palliative Care Support at Home is a community-based service providing palliative and end of life care (EOLC) for people who are approaching EOL and wish to die at home. We provide a flexible and responsive service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for patients who are approaching their last hours, days and weeks of life.Patients are registered with a Sheffield GP and varying levels of personalised care is provides depending on the needs of the individual.
Within the Palliative Care Support at Home, you will:-oProvide highly specialised, end of life care support for patients and their families within the patient's home, ensuring high quality individualised patient care during the final stages of life.oSupport the provision of a responsive, flexible 24/7, 365 days a year service.oWork alone, or in 'twos' where required, to deliver clinical and non-clinical care in line with the patient's care plan.oFollow the care plan in the patient's home, escalating any concerns to senior clinicians where a patient's situation changes, or condition deteriorates.oProvide a professional and compassionate service to families, carers, and loved ones to ease the burden at end of life and provide a supportive presence.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering care to patients and they will undertake a range of patient care tasks and delegated clinical duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or equivalent registered healthcare professional).
To achieve this, the Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will:-oCarry out assigned and delegated clinical care duties as part of clinical team under the direction of registered nurses and undertake some aspects of care without direct supervision.oMaintain clinical skills and competencies of identified skills.oEnsure safe delivery of individualised clinical care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained.oUnderstand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and always act within own capabilities and role.oFollow all STHFT policies and provide a safe environment for the treatment of patients.oParticipate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.oDisplay a positive attitude towards staff, patients, and relatives at all times, in line with the STHFT's values.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of the STH 5-day Healthcare Support Worker Programme within the 12 months prior to employment
- Care Certificate from an approved awarder
- GCSE English and Maths at grade D/3 or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
- Level 3 Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification) in Health Care / health related subject OR successful completion of / willingness to compete the trust's required Clinical Support Worker training and competency package.
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits the post holder is required to have a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle or other form of transport, for work purposes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / health care assistant or similar role
- Experience of multi-professional and team working
Desirable
- Experience of working within the speciality or relevant equivalent knowledge
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / health care assistant or similar role
- Experience of multi-professional and team working
Desirable
- Experience of working within the speciality or relevant equivalent knowledge
- Personal or professional experience of end-of-life care
- Experience of using advanced communication skills when dealing with people in highly distressing and emotional circumstances.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
- Successfully achieved competence in (or be working towards) and able to perform a core range of clinical duties relevant to the clinical area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
- Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
- Sound knowledge and understanding of bereavement procedures for different cultures and religions.
- IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks.
- Able to undertake frequent periods of physical activity e.g., moving and assisting patients as required with mechanical aids
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of the STH 5-day Healthcare Support Worker Programme within the 12 months prior to employment
- Care Certificate from an approved awarder
- GCSE English and Maths at grade D/3 or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
- Level 3 Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification) in Health Care / health related subject OR successful completion of / willingness to compete the trust's required Clinical Support Worker training and competency package.
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits the post holder is required to have a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle or other form of transport, for work purposes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / health care assistant or similar role
- Experience of multi-professional and team working
Desirable
- Experience of working within the speciality or relevant equivalent knowledge
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / health care assistant or similar role
- Experience of multi-professional and team working
Desirable
- Experience of working within the speciality or relevant equivalent knowledge
- Personal or professional experience of end-of-life care
- Experience of using advanced communication skills when dealing with people in highly distressing and emotional circumstances.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
- Successfully achieved competence in (or be working towards) and able to perform a core range of clinical duties relevant to the clinical area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
- Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
- Sound knowledge and understanding of bereavement procedures for different cultures and religions.
- IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks.
- Able to undertake frequent periods of physical activity e.g., moving and assisting patients as required with mechanical aids
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
IHNS, Michael Carlisle Centre
75 Osborne Road
Sheffield
S11 9BF
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
