Job summary
Primary Integrated Community Services are supporting Bassetlaw Hospice with the recruitment for the following vacancy.
Role Purpose
Under the direction of a registered
professional, participate in the development and delivery of high-quality,
compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation.
Role Context
This role requires an individual with the
ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership of registered
professionals, supporting people with palliative and end-of-life care needs.
The post holder will provide safe, person-centred care to patients within the
inpatient unit at Bassetlaw Hospice, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort at
all times.
Why work for Bassetlaw Hospice.
Make a Real Difference: You'll have the opportunity to
provide vital care and support to patients and their families during some of
the most important times in their lives. Your work directly impacts people in
your local community.
Supportive Environment: We pride ourselves on a warm,
inclusive, and team-oriented culture where every staff member is valued. Youll
be supported by a compassionate and
Strong Community Connections: As a well-respected local
charity, the hospice is supported by the community and works in close
partnership with local health services, volunteers, and supporters.
Main duties of the job
Key AccountabilitiesClinical Practice
Assist with all activities of
daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
patients.
Undertake, record and report
clinical observations as directed by registered professionals.
Support treatment and
activities for patients within the inpatient environment.
Maintain accurate, timely and
relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.
Promote maximum independence
and dignity for patients.
To help them achieve reasonable
and achievable goals
Undertake any other reasonable
duties within the scope of the role.
Performance Measures:
Care delivered in accordance
with hospice policies, procedures, and CQC standards.
Accurate and timely
record-keeping.
Adherence to infection
prevention and control and safeguarding requirements.
Must have experience in care
Palliative experience is
desirable
About us
Bassetlaw Hospice offers palliative care for
people aged 18 and over with cancer and other progressive, life-limiting
conditions aiming to enhance quality of life for patients and their families. Located
in Redford, the hospice provides integrated care through a support and
well-being centre, day services, and an impatient unit, all supported by
dedicated team on the local charity. Services include symptom management,
holistic and complementary therapies, psychological support, and activities
like crafts and gardening, alongside home care and bereavement support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient) Band 3
Equivalent
Reports to Team Leader
Band 3 equivalent we also allow for
unsocial hour supplements
Role Purpose
Under the direction of a registered
professional, participate in the development and delivery of high-quality,
compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation.
Role Context
This role requires an individual with the
ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership of registered
professionals, supporting people with palliative and end-of-life care needs.
The post holder will provide safe, person-centred care to patients within the
inpatient unit at Bassetlaw Hospice, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort at
all times.
Key AccountabilitiesClinical Practice
Assist with all activities of
daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
patients.
Undertake, record and report
clinical observations as directed by registered professionals.
Support treatment and
activities for patients within the inpatient environment.
Maintain accurate, timely and
relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.
Promote maximum independence
and dignity for patients.
To help them achieve reasonable
and achievable goals
Undertake any other reasonable
duties within the scope of the role.
Performance Measures:
Care delivered in accordance
with hospice policies, procedures, and CQC standards.
Accurate and timely
record-keeping.
Adherence to infection
prevention and control and safeguarding requirements.
Must have experience in care
Palliative experience is
desirable
Safeguarding
All staff are responsible for ensuring that
risks of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. Concerns must be
addressed in line with hospice safeguarding policies and local multi-agency
procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
This role requires an enhanced DBS check at
the point of recruitment and periodically thereafter.
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees must follow hospice infection
prevention and control procedures and undertake mandatory training.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Staff must demonstrate understanding of and
commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with hospice policy and
legislation.
Data Quality
Accurate and timely record-keeping is
essential for safe care delivery and effective decision-making.
Communication
Communicate sensitively and effectively
with patients and families, using tact, reassurance and compassion.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Recognise variances in a patients
condition and report promptly to a registered professional.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Organise day-to-day work activities to
deliver care within patient care plans.
Physical and Emotional Effort
Frequent requirement to exert moderate
physical effort and exposure to distressing circumstances due to nature of
end-of-life care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient) Band 3
Equivalent
Reports to Team Leader
Band 3 equivalent we also allow for
unsocial hour supplements
Role Purpose
Under the direction of a registered
professional, participate in the development and delivery of high-quality,
compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation.
Role Context
This role requires an individual with the
ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership of registered
professionals, supporting people with palliative and end-of-life care needs.
The post holder will provide safe, person-centred care to patients within the
inpatient unit at Bassetlaw Hospice, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort at
all times.
Key AccountabilitiesClinical Practice
Assist with all activities of
daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
patients.
Undertake, record and report
clinical observations as directed by registered professionals.
Support treatment and
activities for patients within the inpatient environment.
Maintain accurate, timely and
relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.
Promote maximum independence
and dignity for patients.
To help them achieve reasonable
and achievable goals
Undertake any other reasonable
duties within the scope of the role.
Performance Measures:
Care delivered in accordance
with hospice policies, procedures, and CQC standards.
Accurate and timely
record-keeping.
Adherence to infection
prevention and control and safeguarding requirements.
Must have experience in care
Palliative experience is
desirable
Safeguarding
All staff are responsible for ensuring that
risks of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. Concerns must be
addressed in line with hospice safeguarding policies and local multi-agency
procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
This role requires an enhanced DBS check at
the point of recruitment and periodically thereafter.
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees must follow hospice infection
prevention and control procedures and undertake mandatory training.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Staff must demonstrate understanding of and
commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with hospice policy and
legislation.
Data Quality
Accurate and timely record-keeping is
essential for safe care delivery and effective decision-making.
Communication
Communicate sensitively and effectively
with patients and families, using tact, reassurance and compassion.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Recognise variances in a patients
condition and report promptly to a registered professional.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Organise day-to-day work activities to
deliver care within patient care plans.
Physical and Emotional Effort
Frequent requirement to exert moderate
physical effort and exposure to distressing circumstances due to nature of
end-of-life care.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
Experience
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
Experience
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
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.