Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient)

Reports to Team Leader

Band 2 equivalent we also allow for unsocial hour supplements,

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, participate in the development and delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

This role requires an individual who can work effectively under the supervision and leadership of registered nurses, 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.

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 staff.

Support treatment and activities for patients within the inpatient environment.

Promote maximum independence and dignity for patients.

To help them achieve reasonable and achievable goals

Maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.

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

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.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check at the point of recruitment and periodically thereafter.

All employees must follow hospice infection prevention and control procedures and undertake mandatory training.

Staff must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with hospice policy and legislation.

Accurate and timely record-keeping is essential for safe care delivery and effective decision-making.

Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and families, using tact, reassurance and compassion.

Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort and exposure to distressing circumstances due to nature of end-of-life care.

Demonstrates alignment with Bassetlaw Hospice values.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate (or equivalent experience).

Previous experience in a healthcare, hospice or care setting desirable.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Good communication (written and verbal).

Caring, compassionate and empathetic approach.

Good observation skills, able to recognise changes in patient condition.

Basic IT and record-keeping skills.

Flexible and adaptable.

Willingness to undertake further training.

Physical ability to carry out the role.

Ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

To work across all areas of the hospice to meet service need.

Must have a VISA/right to work in the UK.

Must be able to attend a Face-to-Face interview

Please note, this listing may close earlier than the advertised date if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Please note: This role is open to UK-based applicants only. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Person Specification

Experience

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Knowledge & Skills

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Personal Qualities

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Qualifications

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• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

1 North Road

Retford

Nottinghamshire

DN22 7XF

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)