Job summary
Have you got what it takes?
- Do you have a real interest in
specialist palliative and supportive care for patients in their own living
environment?
- Are a team player but also able to work
independently using your own initiative?
- Do you have previous experience working
as an HCA within a health care setting?
- Do you have an NVQ level 2 in health
social care or equivalent?
- Are you excited to be part of a team
committed to change and development?
- Most importantly, you
must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St
Anns Hospice.
''It's such an honour being welcomed into people's homes and being able to help them carry on doing the things they love for as long as possible''.
Joanne Laidlaw, Hospice @ Home Sister
Main duties of the job
The
Healthcare Assistant will:
- Play a key role in the provision of
specialist palliative and supportive care
- Involve patients and their families
first and always go the extra mile to provide first class care
- Play an integral part of the
multidisciplinary team and have strong working relationships with other health
care providers
About us
At
St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent
care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
Were continuously developing our plans
for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure
St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Youll be challenged,
inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in
making a difference.
Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full time permanent position
Salary:Hospice Band 3 £22,893 - £24,397 per annum, pro rata. Competency Based Framework. Enhancements of
between 30% - 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours
Working pattern: 30-37.5 hours per week. Weekend work required. The service currently operates seven days a week, between 09.00-20.00hrs.
Based at: Little Hulton hospice site working in the community: Salford and Trafford
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We
are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Enhanced DBS Check will be required, the
cost of which is covered by the hospice. St
Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults
at risk and children.
Interview Date: 2nd November 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant will:
- Assist in assessment, planning,
implementing and evaluating care in partnership with the patient, family and
carers.
- Ensure accurate record keeping
in accordance with organisation standards.
- Communicate changes and ongoing
care needs of the patient to the coordinator and District Nurses as
appropriate.
- Have a knowledge of local services appropriate
for the patient and family/carer.
- Ensure care is consistent with
the 5 principles of the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.
- Be able to access and support complex
holistic needs of patients, families and their carers.
- Provide physical, psychological
and spiritual support and advice to patients and their carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant will:
- Assist in assessment, planning,
implementing and evaluating care in partnership with the patient, family and
carers.
- Ensure accurate record keeping
in accordance with organisation standards.
- Communicate changes and ongoing
care needs of the patient to the coordinator and District Nurses as
appropriate.
- Have a knowledge of local services appropriate
for the patient and family/carer.
- Ensure care is consistent with
the 5 principles of the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.
- Be able to access and support complex
holistic needs of patients, families and their carers.
- Provide physical, psychological
and spiritual support and advice to patients and their carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have or be willing to work towards NVQ level 2 in Care of equivalent.
- Be willing to undertake training and education relevant to role.
- Be willing to undertake Compassion in care course.
Desirable
- Ideally have undertaken training in communication.
Driving on Hospice Business
Essential
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with car insurance for business use.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate previous experience of working in a similar care setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Hospice@Home service.
- Demonstrate knowledge of other community services.
- Demonstrate an interest in Specialist Palliative care.
- Use their own initiative.
- Communicate effectively.
- Work as a team player.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Display a kind, emphatic and person centered approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have or be willing to work towards NVQ level 2 in Care of equivalent.
- Be willing to undertake training and education relevant to role.
- Be willing to undertake Compassion in care course.
Desirable
- Ideally have undertaken training in communication.
Driving on Hospice Business
Essential
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with car insurance for business use.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate previous experience of working in a similar care setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Hospice@Home service.
- Demonstrate knowledge of other community services.
- Demonstrate an interest in Specialist Palliative care.
- Use their own initiative.
- Communicate effectively.
- Work as a team player.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Display a kind, emphatic and person centered approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal
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.
