Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen at Bury Hospice to join our Outreach Service. We are seeking to recruit four highly motivated
individuals for the position of Hospice Outreach Support Worker. The service currently operates Monday to Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm, the successful candidates will work 30 hours over four days. As the service develops we aim to operate over seven days.
Our
Hospice Outreach Service is embedded into the
heart of the community. We support patients and families in their own home. We provide education, personal, practical, emotional support, and situational respite.
Main duties of the job
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The role will be to assist and support the
delivery of holistic care. This will be in the provision of face to face
support to patients and families in their own home. You will also be required
to support them to gain a better understanding of their changing health needs,
enabling an individualised care experience.
Candidates must:
Be
willing to undertake extensive travel to attend patients in their homes
NVQ
2 or 3 in health and social care, or equivalent experience
Healthcare experience in a Hospice,
Hospital or Community setting.
Effective
communication skills.
Good
organisational and interpersonal
skills.
Ability
to work independently and in a team.
Able to write concise, legible and
accurate care records.
Ability
to plan and manage own time and
tasks.
Have
a specific interest in palliative care.
About us
Bury Hospice provides evidence based, individualised and
specialised palliative care to adults with life limiting conditions. We aim to
deliver high quality care, as well as encouraging and supporting a holistic
approach to the care of patients, their families and carers.
The Hospice provides a generous benefits package to include 35
days holiday (includes 8 public holidays) (pro-rata if part time), a
contributory pension scheme, free car parking at some locations, learning and
development opportunities, a staff counselling service, and a pleasant working
environment.
Bury Hospice is an equal
opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy. All posts are subject to a
DBS/POVA (where applicable) check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To assist and support the delivery of holistic care to patients in their
own home.
To offer face to face support to
patients and families in their own home and the hospice environment for
patients attending as outpatients.
To offer situational respite to prevent
carer breakdown.
To signpost patients to other health
care professionals/services in partnership with patients/families and
carers.
30 hours a week worked over 4 days
initially Monday to Friday, but role may include 7 day working as the service expands
in future.
To work alongside other members of the
Hospice team inclusive of volunteers.
To work alongside other community
services external to the Hospice such as District Nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
To assist and support the delivery of holistic care to patients in their
own home.
To offer face to face support to
patients and families in their own home and the hospice environment for
patients attending as outpatients.
To offer situational respite to prevent
carer breakdown.
To signpost patients to other health
care professionals/services in partnership with patients/families and
carers.
30 hours a week worked over 4 days
initially Monday to Friday, but role may include 7 day working as the service expands
in future.
To work alongside other members of the
Hospice team inclusive of volunteers.
To work alongside other community
services external to the Hospice such as District Nurses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2, or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare experience in a Hospice, Hospital or Community setting
Desirable
- An understanding of specialist palliative care
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Evidence of team or group working
- Able to write concise, legible and accurate nursing notes
- Ability to plan and manage own time and tasks
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines
- Basic IT skills and able to access the internet and use e-mail.
- Manual dexterity
- Numeracy skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of lone working
Qualities
Essential
- Efficient, resourceful and flexible
- Diplomatic, and logical approach
- Professional attitude, responsive and adaptable approach
- Commitment to quality and professional standards
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Required to work flexibly as per nursing rota/ Attend training/ events as required
- Appointments require Appropriate DBS clearance.
- Full current driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2, or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare experience in a Hospice, Hospital or Community setting
Desirable
- An understanding of specialist palliative care
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Evidence of team or group working
- Able to write concise, legible and accurate nursing notes
- Ability to plan and manage own time and tasks
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines
- Basic IT skills and able to access the internet and use e-mail.
- Manual dexterity
- Numeracy skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of lone working
Qualities
Essential
- Efficient, resourceful and flexible
- Diplomatic, and logical approach
- Professional attitude, responsive and adaptable approach
- Commitment to quality and professional standards
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Required to work flexibly as per nursing rota/ Attend training/ events as required
- Appointments require Appropriate DBS clearance.
- Full current driving licence
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.
