Job summary
The successful applicant will work as part of the Community Palliative Care Night Team and undertake a broad range of nursing support duties relating to the care of patients with end-of-life care needs in the place where they live, usually their own homes.
They will work under the direction of the Night Palliative Care Team providing care as required to patients with palliative and end-of-life needs and will work within the clearly defined boundaries of their competencies.
Main duties of the job
Provide care for named patients with end-of-life care needs usually in their own homes in accordance with the patient's care plan as defined by the Palliative Care Team with minimum direct supervision. The Healthcare Assistant will work effectively and flexibly under direct and indirect supervision to meet the patient and family's individual needs.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physical SkillsAdministration of simple medicines following policies and proceduresMonitor medications and side effects.Assists with washing, bathing, showering, hair, and oral care.Assists with dressing and undressing.Applies lotions and creams appropriately during the provision of skin care.Assists with toileting, which may include the use of bedpan, commode, or lavatoryUndertake simple wound dressings.Undertake skin and wound care.Undertake foot care.Undertake urine analysis.Monitoring BPs and BMsCollect urine and bowels specimens.Pressure Ulcer preventionKnowledge of ability to use pressure relieving equipment appropriately.Knowledge of and ability to use mobility equipment appropriately.Provide basic advice and information to service users on services available to them.Assists trained nurse to support patients at end-of-life on the night shift
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physical SkillsAdministration of simple medicines following policies and proceduresMonitor medications and side effects.Assists with washing, bathing, showering, hair, and oral care.Assists with dressing and undressing.Applies lotions and creams appropriately during the provision of skin care.Assists with toileting, which may include the use of bedpan, commode, or lavatoryUndertake simple wound dressings.Undertake skin and wound care.Undertake foot care.Undertake urine analysis.Monitoring BPs and BMsCollect urine and bowels specimens.Pressure Ulcer preventionKnowledge of ability to use pressure relieving equipment appropriately.Knowledge of and ability to use mobility equipment appropriately.Provide basic advice and information to service users on services available to them.Assists trained nurse to support patients at end-of-life on the night shift
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
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).
