Job summary
At
Birmingham Hospice our teams are committed to improving the quality of life for
people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their
families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will
ever face.
We
have an opportunity for a part time caring, compassionate, and committed Health Care
Assistants (HCA) to join our In-Patient Unit Team at our Selly Park Hospice working 24 hours per week.
As an HCA you will work as member of a multidisciplinary to team to
deliver hands-on high-quality palliative and end of life care to our patients
and their families in accordance with our values. You will be required to have competent
clinical skills to ensure a safe environment for our patients and their
families. You will also need to be sensitive
to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of our patients and their
families.
Our requirements:
Level 2 NVQ in health or social care or show a willingness to work towards.
Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience
Competent in English and Maths (up to GCSE level or equivalent)
The ability to work flexibly over a 7-day rota and multi-site work
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Competent IT skills including use of databases, email, and Word
Main duties of the job
In
return, we offer the opportunity to be part of an amazing charity, competitive
salary, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing programmes, comprehensive
training and the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing
professional development and support.
The hospice is
committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the
communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal
Opportunities monitoring form when you apply to help us in this aim.
We value each person
as an individual whether they are colleagues, patients, family members,
carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture,
background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our
relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a
culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what
makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
For further information and an informal discussion
about the role please contact Alison Breakwell (alison.breakwell1@nhs.net) IPU Lead Nurse on 0121 752 8809 or by email.
If this
sounds like the role for you then wed love to receive your application.
Informal visits/discussions are strongly encouraged.
To
view the full job description and to apply for this role and to apply please visit our website using the address
below:
https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk/about-us/join-us
About us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of
life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses.
We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access
to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Our
vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and
die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all
communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.
During a recent CQC inspection our sites have been rated
outstanding, with independent health care regulators highlighting that
colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well-led.
Our outstanding teams are passionate about providing the
very best care, and patients and their loved ones are at the heart of
everything we do.
Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness,
positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we
behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and
supportive team. We are offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday
allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our
people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Happy to talk about flexible working
Job title: Health Care Assistant
Department: IPU Selly Park
Hospice band: Clinical Band 2
Reports to: Lead Nurse IPU
Responsible for: -
DBS required Enhanced
Job purpose
To work as member of the multidisciplinary to team to ensure the delivery of high
standards of Palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance
with the hospice values.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Deliver hands on personal care to patients including care of the deceased patient
Report verbally (patient information) to appropriate team members
Document care given on system one
Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To attend statutory training sessions
To work flexibly across all areas in the Hospice if required
Escort patients to appointments.
Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families.
To convey messages and information to all team members, patients and their families as
appropriate.
Initiate and participate in social activities for patients, together with colleagues.
Undertake clinical skills as competent whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures.
Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to ensure safe working environment
To undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals in line with Hospice policy
Financial
To ensure that resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner for the good of the
patients
Communication
Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider
multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication
Health and Safety
To participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in
accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of
high quality, safe, patient-centred care.
General duties
Confidentiality
All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in
whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection
Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information
records relating to individuals.
Equality and Diversity
The hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All
staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and
do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual
orientation. The hospice expects all staff to behave in a way that recognises and
respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the
workplace.
All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory
training.
All employees must comply with all hospice health and safety procedures infection
control.
The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is
employed by the hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies,
procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in
maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information governance
All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to
information governance, read the hospices policies, procedures and guidance
documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects
them in their role.
Professional development
All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal
development plan with their line manager.
2
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
The hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to
behave in such a way that supports this commitment pandemic or major incident.
which they are not competent or where they feel unsafe in their environment or could put
patients or themselves at risk.
In the event of a pandemic or major incident, the post holder may be asked to undertake
other duties not necessarily commensurate to the banding of this role. This could include
duties in any part of the hospice. Prior to undertaking any duties, the member of staff will
have full training and induction. We wont ask any member of staff to undertake duties for
The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate
consultation in the light of business needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Happy to talk about flexible working
Job title: Health Care Assistant
Department: IPU Selly Park
Hospice band: Clinical Band 2
Reports to: Lead Nurse IPU
Responsible for: -
DBS required Enhanced
Job purpose
To work as member of the multidisciplinary to team to ensure the delivery of high
standards of Palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance
with the hospice values.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Deliver hands on personal care to patients including care of the deceased patient
Report verbally (patient information) to appropriate team members
Document care given on system one
Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To attend statutory training sessions
To work flexibly across all areas in the Hospice if required
Escort patients to appointments.
Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families.
To convey messages and information to all team members, patients and their families as
appropriate.
Initiate and participate in social activities for patients, together with colleagues.
Undertake clinical skills as competent whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures.
Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to ensure safe working environment
To undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals in line with Hospice policy
Financial
To ensure that resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner for the good of the
patients
Communication
Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider
multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication
Health and Safety
To participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in
accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of
high quality, safe, patient-centred care.
General duties
Confidentiality
All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in
whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection
Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information
records relating to individuals.
Equality and Diversity
The hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All
staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and
do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual
orientation. The hospice expects all staff to behave in a way that recognises and
respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the
workplace.
All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory
training.
All employees must comply with all hospice health and safety procedures infection
control.
The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is
employed by the hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies,
procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in
maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information governance
All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to
information governance, read the hospices policies, procedures and guidance
documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects
them in their role.
Professional development
All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal
development plan with their line manager.
2
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
The hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to
behave in such a way that supports this commitment pandemic or major incident.
which they are not competent or where they feel unsafe in their environment or could put
patients or themselves at risk.
In the event of a pandemic or major incident, the post holder may be asked to undertake
other duties not necessarily commensurate to the banding of this role. This could include
duties in any part of the hospice. Prior to undertaking any duties, the member of staff will
have full training and induction. We wont ask any member of staff to undertake duties for
The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate
consultation in the light of business needs
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written
- and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to be flexible and responsible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Competent in IT skills including use of
- databases, email, internet and Word
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Professional
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or
- equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience
Desirable
- Experience of oncology or palliative care
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written
- and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to be flexible and responsible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Competent in IT skills including use of
- databases, email, internet and Word
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Professional
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or
- equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience
Desirable
- Experience of oncology or palliative care
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.
