Health Care Assistant

Job summary

Based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, our HealthCare Assistants work on our Inpatient Unit (IPU), and work closely with our professional nursing team, providing exceptional standards of individualised physical, psychological and spiritual care to patients in IPU and at times supporting our community patients at home, as directed by the Registered Nurse.

This role requires you to carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, complying at all times with policies relating to safe guarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families.

Working at The Hospice of St Francis means working in a passionate, supportive team environment with care at the heart of all we do.

Main duties of the job

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

• To work mainly within IPU with a degree of flexibility to support community as and when required
• Work alongside professionals to provide exceptional standards of individualised physical, psychological and spiritual care to patients in IPU and at home, as directed by Registered Nurse
• Carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice complying at all times with policies relating to safe guarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families
• Represent the organisation and uphold the organisations reputation and values
• To support the organisations income generation activity

About us

The Hospice of St Francis is a charity which helps 2,000 local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well through improving symptoms, achieving personal goals and helping them to feel safe.

Based in beautiful surroundings just outside Berkhamsted, were also here for family, friends and carers. We offer advice for those worried about a loved one which could mean recommending group activities, supporting children through a close relatives illness or providing practical support and advice when someone special is no longer here.

Would you like to work in an outstanding hospice where you have the time to deliver exceptional palliative care helping people live their precious lives well? Are you compassionate, caring and committed? Do you have a desire to develop your palliative care skills or consolidate those you have?

If YES, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• 37.5 hours per week - variable rota Monday to Sunday
• Structured induction
• 27 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
• Ability to transfer existing NHS pension (subject to qualifying conditions)
• Supportive team environment
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate served in our Bistro
• Stunning setting, team comradery, support and kindness

Due to the volume of applicants, if you don't hear from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been successful