Hospice at Home Health Care Assistant
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Job summary
There is something special about caring for people in their own home at the end of their life, this is what as a member of the Florence Nightingale Hospice at Home team you would be doing. We are expanding our team to be able to care for more people in the Aylesbury and Buckingham area. We are looking for carers with experience of caring for patients who are reaching the end of their life. We are looking for compassionate carers who can offer a high quality of personal care to the patient but also able to support the family and who can work with other professionals to ensure that the care is seamless.
There a multiple vacancies to allow us to expand to a 24/7 service .
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To work in conjunction with Adult Community Health and Specialist Palliative Care nurse teams to provide hands on care in the community setting to patients who are nearing the end of their lives.
- To provide personal and social care for patients with life-limiting illnesses
- To work with community care to support people to die in the place of their choosing, avoiding unnecessary admission of patients at the end of life.
- To provide psychological support for patients and their families/carers.
- To work as an effective team member collaborating with the other health and social care teams.
- To assist in the timely discharge of patients from the hospital or hospice, this may be because the patient suddenly wants to die at home or as part of a planned Fast Track discharge.
- Participate in weekend rotas /7 day working rotas as required
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to
NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
09 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
434-IEC5300454
Job locations
Florence Nightingale Hospice
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 3AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Florence Nightingale Hospice
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 3AL
Employer's website
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