Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly talented, fun and compassionate team that provides End of Life Care at Michael Sobell Hospice.
We offer a full training programme which includes personal development and clinical supervision and on-going support for our team to ensure they can do the best job possible whilst learning and growing within their role.
If you choose to apply to join us, we hope you will share our commitment to quality care, continuous improvement and development.
Successful candidates must be able to easily commute to Northwood (based on Mount Vernon Hospital site). Parking is limited on-site.
If you want to make a difference and feel this is the role for you then please apply today!
Main duties of the job
Undertake
personal care (including stoma care) and feeding of patients (including peg
feeding)
Perform
light domestic duties and food preparation and essentials shopping
Patient
Moving and handling
Assess patient needs and feedback to the Ward
Manager
Collect information to help plan care
Assist the patient to take medication as
agreed in the care plan
Recognise own limitations and refer on to
other professionals as appropriate
Assist in the induction of new Health Care
Assistants as directed by Ward Manager
Ensure the highest standards of
safeguarding are maintained with vulnerable adults and within the service
Participate regularly in meetings at the
hospice
About us
Harlington Hospice is the registered provider delivering care at the Michael Sobell Hospice, Northwood. We are looking for passionate, friendly and dedicated individuals to join our warm team to provide the best quality care for our patients and their families.
The hospice provides care for people with advanced progressive illness in order to improve their quality of life and support their families. The team works in a multi-disciplinary, integrated way to offer the best possible holistic care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out delegated duties, in particular:
Undertake
personal care (including stoma care) and feeding of patients (including peg
feeding)
Perform
light domestic duties and food preparation and essentials shopping
Patient
Moving and handling
Assess patient needs and feedback to the Ward
Manager
Collect information to help plan care
Assist the patient to take medication as
agreed in the care plan
Recognise own limitations and refer on to
other professionals as appropriate
Assist in the induction of new Health Care
Assistants as directed by Ward Manager
Ensure the highest standards of
safeguarding are maintained with vulnerable adults and within the service
Participate regularly in meetings at the
hospice
The Ideal Candidate
Demonstrate warmth to patients and their
families and treat them with dignity and respect
Effective communication of information,
both verbally and in writing
Accurately report and record work
activities according to Harlington HospicesHospices h procedures
Recognise and report behaviour that undermines
equality and diversity
Be comfortable remaining alongside patients
and families in distress
Build a relationship with patients, their
relatives and carers demonstrating a non-judgemental approach
Education & Training
Complete the mandatory training and
induction programme
Identify own learning needs and interests
Produce a personal development plan in
conjunction with the Ward Manager
Make use of educational and development
opportunities
Take an active part in agreed learning
activities and record them
Reflect and learn from own practice through
clinical supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out delegated duties, in particular:
Undertake
personal care (including stoma care) and feeding of patients (including peg
feeding)
Perform
light domestic duties and food preparation and essentials shopping
Patient
Moving and handling
Assess patient needs and feedback to the Ward
Manager
Collect information to help plan care
Assist the patient to take medication as
agreed in the care plan
Recognise own limitations and refer on to
other professionals as appropriate
Assist in the induction of new Health Care
Assistants as directed by Ward Manager
Ensure the highest standards of
safeguarding are maintained with vulnerable adults and within the service
Participate regularly in meetings at the
hospice
The Ideal Candidate
Demonstrate warmth to patients and their
families and treat them with dignity and respect
Effective communication of information,
both verbally and in writing
Accurately report and record work
activities according to Harlington HospicesHospices h procedures
Recognise and report behaviour that undermines
equality and diversity
Be comfortable remaining alongside patients
and families in distress
Build a relationship with patients, their
relatives and carers demonstrating a non-judgemental approach
Education & Training
Complete the mandatory training and
induction programme
Identify own learning needs and interests
Produce a personal development plan in
conjunction with the Ward Manager
Make use of educational and development
opportunities
Take an active part in agreed learning
activities and record them
Reflect and learn from own practice through
clinical supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A commitment to ongoing training, development and supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting
- NVQ/ QCF Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Other
Essential
- Work flexibly between a mix of shifts to cover the service between 7.00am -10.00pm or 10pm-7am
- Flexibility to work at weekends and Bank holidays
- Willing to work across the borough of Hillingdon as required
- Car driver owner preferable but some vacancies may be available for non-drivers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A commitment to ongoing training, development and supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting
- NVQ/ QCF Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Other
Essential
- Work flexibly between a mix of shifts to cover the service between 7.00am -10.00pm or 10pm-7am
- Flexibility to work at weekends and Bank holidays
- Willing to work across the borough of Hillingdon as required
- Car driver owner preferable but some vacancies may be available for non-drivers
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.
