Job summary
Being a member of the St Catherines Hospice Inpatient Unit Team means
you will be integral to the achievement of our vision to support our patients
to have a quality of life until the end of life. You will promote comfort, dignity, independence
and choice for our patients, providing high quality, value led care to patients
and families in the local community.
Does being part of a
dedicated and highly respected team excite you?
If your answer is yes, then
the skills you will need are
- Be enthusiastic and
resourceful and keen to enhance their skills
- Demonstrate a keen
desire to work in hospice/palliative care
- Enjoy team working
- Have a flexible attitude
- Possess good
communication skills
- Have a positive, caring
and approachable manner
- Be able to demonstrate
respect for patients dignity
Main duties of the job
This post is predominately
for day duty but the post-holder may on occasions be required to rotate to
night duty. We operate a long day shift system to support work life balance.
In return we can promise a
host of benefits including excellent training and development opportunities,
free car parking, free uniform, pension scheme, working for an organisation
with an exceptional reputation.
About us
This post is predominately for day duty but the post-holder may on occasions be required to rotate to night duty.
Candidates must:
- Be enthusiastic and resourceful and keen to enhance their skills
- Demonstrate a keen desire to work in hospice/palliative care
- Enjoy team working
- Have a flexible attitude
- Possess good communication skills
- Have a positive, caring and approachable manner
- Be able to demonstrate respect for patients dignity
Essential:
- Previous experience within a care environment
In return we can promise a host of benefits including excellent training and development opportunities, free car parking, free uniform, pension scheme, working for an organisation with an exceptional reputation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the implementation of care as directed
by the nurse in charge and in accordance with the requirements of the
individual patient.
Observation of changes in the patients’ physical,
emotional or spiritual state and reporting to the nurse in charge.
To support patients in activities of daily living
and preserve personal dignity.
To provide and atmosphere which enables patients to
live within their social, cultural or belief system and allows them to make
reasonable life style choices
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the implementation of care as directed
by the nurse in charge and in accordance with the requirements of the
individual patient.
Observation of changes in the patients’ physical,
emotional or spiritual state and reporting to the nurse in charge.
To support patients in activities of daily living
and preserve personal dignity.
To provide and atmosphere which enables patients to
live within their social, cultural or belief system and allows them to make
reasonable life style choices
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Sufficient personal resources to work effectively in a palliative care setting and cope with caring for patients who are dying and their care after death.
Experience
Essential
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience of working in a care setting
- Previous experience of working in a team
Key skills and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to the aim, philosophy and ethos of the Hospice
- Demonstrable skills in written & verbal communication in the English language
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Able to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Excellent team working skills
- Promotes equality and values diversity
- Flexible Attitude
- Positive, Caring and approachable manner
- Able to demonstrate respect for patients dignity and choice
Desirable
- Evidence of initiative and self-motivation
- Eager to share knowledge
- Good IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 in Care
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Sufficient personal resources to work effectively in a palliative care setting and cope with caring for patients who are dying and their care after death.
Experience
Essential
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience of working in a care setting
- Previous experience of working in a team
Key skills and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to the aim, philosophy and ethos of the Hospice
- Demonstrable skills in written & verbal communication in the English language
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Able to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Excellent team working skills
- Promotes equality and values diversity
- Flexible Attitude
- Positive, Caring and approachable manner
- Able to demonstrate respect for patients dignity and choice
Desirable
- Evidence of initiative and self-motivation
- Eager to share knowledge
- Good IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 in 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.
