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
This post is predominately for day duty on the inpatient unit but the
post-holder may on occasions be required to rotate to night duty or support our
community services. We operate a long day shift system to support work life
balance.
To discuss or arrange an informal visit please contact: Emma Grzelczyk on
01772 629171, emma.grzelczyk@stcatherines.co.uk
Please forward your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the
requirements of the person specification to peopleteam@stcatherines.co.uk
Main duties of the job
The role is to support professionally qualified staff in the
delivery of individualised holistic care to adults with life limiting
conditions in accordance with Hospice philosophy, policies, procedures and
statutory regulations
About us
Here at St Catherines we can promise a host of benefits including....
- Ample, free parking in the beautiful grounds of St Catherines Park
- Free uniform
- Access to excellent training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to transfer an NHS pension
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days per year (inclusive of
Bank Holidays)
- Working for an organisation with an exceptional reputation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities.
- Provide holistic care to patients and families
and support them with their activities of daily living both physically and
psychologically.
- Contribute to the planning of patient care.
- Work under the direction of the qualified nurses
and in accordance with meeting individual patient needs.
- Work within hospice policies, procedures and
protocols.
- This role will include care of dying patients
and care of patients after death.
- Move and handle patients, safely using up to
date moving and handling techniques.
- Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near
misses and errors.
- Communicate respectfully and sensitively at all
times and be aware of the importance of confidentiality.
- Accurately complete records of care
electronically and written.
- Attend education and mandatory training to
maintain knowledge and skills for the role.
- Contribute to the training needs of staff,
volunteers and students on placement.
- Actively participate in the annual personal
development plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities.
- Provide holistic care to patients and families
and support them with their activities of daily living both physically and
psychologically.
- Contribute to the planning of patient care.
- Work under the direction of the qualified nurses
and in accordance with meeting individual patient needs.
- Work within hospice policies, procedures and
protocols.
- This role will include care of dying patients
and care of patients after death.
- Move and handle patients, safely using up to
date moving and handling techniques.
- Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near
misses and errors.
- Communicate respectfully and sensitively at all
times and be aware of the importance of confidentiality.
- Accurately complete records of care
electronically and written.
- Attend education and mandatory training to
maintain knowledge and skills for the role.
- Contribute to the training needs of staff,
volunteers and students on placement.
- Actively participate in the annual personal
development plan.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others
Desirable
- Previous care of patients in a health care setting
Key Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Caring and empathic
- Communicate effectively and sensitively
- Demonstrate proficient skills in written and verbal communication in the English language
- Willing to work as part of a team
- Be able to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service
- Be able to reflect and learn from experience
- Promote equality and diversity
Desirable
- Have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at C grade or higher
- Completion of care certificate
- If no previous care experience- will be supported to complete care certificate.
Desirable
- NVQ in care or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others
Desirable
- Previous care of patients in a health care setting
Key Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Caring and empathic
- Communicate effectively and sensitively
- Demonstrate proficient skills in written and verbal communication in the English language
- Willing to work as part of a team
- Be able to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service
- Be able to reflect and learn from experience
- Promote equality and diversity
Desirable
- Have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at C grade or higher
- Completion of care certificate
- If no previous care experience- will be supported to complete care certificate.
Desirable
- NVQ in care or equivalent
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.
