Job summary
We are looking to expand our dedicated
Bank Hospice at Home team, so if you are able to work flexibly, commit to a
minimum of 20 hours availability per month and are passionate about
person-centred end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you. The Hospice Support Worker will work as part
of a palliative care team, to care for a patient and their families within
their own home in Northumberland. The
role will be to deliver clinical and personal care, and support patients with
palliative/end-of-life care needs.
Although the post holder receives support and supervision from
registered nurses the post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in the
patients usual place of residence complying with all relevant Hospice and
Clinical guidelines
Hospice Support Workers are integral members of HospiceCare and the
community nursing team providing clinical and personal care to patients with
complex palliative care/ end of life needs.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous sick pay scheme,
paid for DBS checks, pension scheme, opportunities for funded training and
development.
Salary: Basic salary £13.52 per hour plus enhanced payments for weekend, Bank
Holiday and night work.
Closing date: Monday 15th July 2024
Please visit our website to apply or for information on our range of
services: www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk/hcvacancies
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ann Corak,
Interim Head of Care, on T. 01665 606515 or Email: acorak@hospicecare-nn.org.uk
Main duties of the job
The Hospice Support
Worker will work as part of a palliative care team, to care for a patient and
their families within their own home in Northumberland. The role will be to deliver clinical and
personal care, and support patients with palliative/end-of-life care needs. Although the post holder receives support and
supervision from registered nurses the post holder will be expected to work
unsupervised in the patients usual place of residence complying with all
relevant Hospice and Clinical guidelines
Hospice Support Workers are integral members of
HospiceCare and the community nursing team providing clinical and personal care
to patients with complex palliative care/ end of life needs.
Hospice Support Workers have to adapt to enable
them to provide care within different environments and need an understanding of
common health problems in order that they can contribute to patient and family
care, support and monitoring.
About us
HospiceCare North Northumberland is a local independent palliative charity serving a population of around 63,000 people. We provide high-quality endof-life-care in patients homes to the communities of North Northumberland. We also provide emotional and practical care and support to adults and their families, who are living with a life-limiting illness requiring palliative input, through our hospice at home, bereavement support, and dementia support services. Our care is delivered free at the point of need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to expand our dedicated Bank Hospice at Home team, so if you are able to work flexibly, commit to a minimum of 20 hours availability per month and are passionate about person-centred end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you. The Hospice Support Worker will work as part of a palliative care team, to care for a patient and their families within their own home in Northumberland. The role will be to deliver clinical and personal care, and support patients with palliative/end-of-life care needs. Previous care experience essential, although the post holder will receive support and supervision from registered nurses the post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in the patients usual place of residence complying with all relevant Hospice and Clinical guidelines
Hospice Support Workers are integral members of HospiceCare and the community nursing team providing clinical and personal care to patients with complex palliative care/ end of life needs.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous sick pay scheme, paid for DBS checks, pension scheme, opportunities for funded training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to expand our dedicated Bank Hospice at Home team, so if you are able to work flexibly, commit to a minimum of 20 hours availability per month and are passionate about person-centred end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you. The Hospice Support Worker will work as part of a palliative care team, to care for a patient and their families within their own home in Northumberland. The role will be to deliver clinical and personal care, and support patients with palliative/end-of-life care needs. Previous care experience essential, although the post holder will receive support and supervision from registered nurses the post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in the patients usual place of residence complying with all relevant Hospice and Clinical guidelines
Hospice Support Workers are integral members of HospiceCare and the community nursing team providing clinical and personal care to patients with complex palliative care/ end of life needs.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous sick pay scheme, paid for DBS checks, pension scheme, opportunities for funded training and development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant experience of working in a health or social care setting for a minimum of one year.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a setting delivering care at end of life.
Other factors
Essential
- Full UK driving license
- Independently mobile
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure with barred list search
Desirable
- Navigational skills in order to locate patient homes during the day and at night, occasionally in remote locations and in adverse weather conditions.
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Proficient in the use of IT
- Experience of operating work-related equipment, aids and devices e.g. hoists, electric beds
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of delivering care to patients in their own home.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to care and health work and relevant NICE guidance
- Awareness and understanding of common problems at the end of life, which may impede physical, mental or social functioning.
- Awareness of vulnerable adults procedures and the detection of potentially abusive situations
Motivation and Commitment
Essential
- Commitment to HCNN as an organisation
- Commitment to quality care provision
- Personal development within the role
- Actively engage with support strategies both at work and in personal and social life.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Care Level 3 or Care Certificate at Level 3
Desirable
- Level 3 in Safe Handling of Medication
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant experience of working in a health or social care setting for a minimum of one year.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a setting delivering care at end of life.
Other factors
Essential
- Full UK driving license
- Independently mobile
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure with barred list search
Desirable
- Navigational skills in order to locate patient homes during the day and at night, occasionally in remote locations and in adverse weather conditions.
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Proficient in the use of IT
- Experience of operating work-related equipment, aids and devices e.g. hoists, electric beds
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of delivering care to patients in their own home.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to care and health work and relevant NICE guidance
- Awareness and understanding of common problems at the end of life, which may impede physical, mental or social functioning.
- Awareness of vulnerable adults procedures and the detection of potentially abusive situations
Motivation and Commitment
Essential
- Commitment to HCNN as an organisation
- Commitment to quality care provision
- Personal development within the role
- Actively engage with support strategies both at work and in personal and social life.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Care Level 3 or Care Certificate at Level 3
Desirable
- Level 3 in Safe Handling of Medication
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).