Job summary
Have you got what it
takes?
- Are you interested
in providing compassionate, high quality care to people living with life
limiting illnesses?
- Can you
demonstrate good communication skills?
- You must be
passionate about our patients and be committed to change and supporting the
organisation in delivering specialist palliative care to our patients.
- Are you committed
to caring for our patients, families, carers and others who are important to
them?
- Most importantly,
you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values
of St Anns Hospice.
''Its like a family at
the hospice, and everyone really gets stuck in to support each other whatever
challenge is thrown at them''
Emma Dixon, Director of
Clinical Services
Main duties of the job
Job summary:
- To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) within
the inpatient unit, supporting patients (and those close to them) with a life
limiting illness. Working within the policy framework of the hospice to help
ensure the organisational aims are met.
- The HCA will work
closely with the registered nurses to support the assessment, planning,
evaluation and delivery of all relevant aspects of specialist palliative
patient care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
- The HCA is an integral
part of the multi-disciplinary team and the HCA will foster good working
relationships with other team members to ensure the delivery of high quality,
safe and timely support to patients and those close to them.
- St Anns delivers a
service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be
occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover.
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.
About us
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 part-time or full-time permanent position.
Salary:Hospice Band 3, £22,893 - £24,397 per annum (pro rata), Competency Based Framework. Enhancements of between 30% and 60%for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours.
Working pattern: 23 - 37.5 hours per week, 11.5 hour shifts - including some weekend and night shift working on a rota basis.
Based at: Little Hulton
Free Car Parking at both Hospice sites.
This is an exciting time to join an
ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking
for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to
hear from you.
Please contact Keith
Fishwick on 0161 702 8181 for an informal chat.
The successful candidate will be required
to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, 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.
Applicant must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Interview date: 29th January 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Care Assistant will:
- Provide holistic palliative
care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients and those
closest to them
- Ensure accurate record keeping
on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements
- Effectively communicate with members of the
multidisciplinary team and contribute to the planning of care
- Work in accordance with hospice policies to
ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To assist in providing bereavement support to
carers and relative, participating in relevant remembrance events.
- Actively participate in the hospice Performance
Development review process to identify own learning needs and take necessary
steps to reach objectives and develop own competence to practice.
- Use support systems appropriately to support
wellbeing and personal development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
- Act as an ambassador for St Anns hospice by
maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Provide support to new members of the team,
students and volunteers.
- Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team
initiatives.
- Take an active part in ward meetings.
- Support with relevant link groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Care Assistant will:
- Provide holistic palliative
care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients and those
closest to them
- Ensure accurate record keeping
on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements
- Effectively communicate with members of the
multidisciplinary team and contribute to the planning of care
- Work in accordance with hospice policies to
ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To assist in providing bereavement support to
carers and relative, participating in relevant remembrance events.
- Actively participate in the hospice Performance
Development review process to identify own learning needs and take necessary
steps to reach objectives and develop own competence to practice.
- Use support systems appropriately to support
wellbeing and personal development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
- Act as an ambassador for St Anns hospice by
maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Provide support to new members of the team,
students and volunteers.
- Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team
initiatives.
- Take an active part in ward meetings.
- Support with relevant link groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The Health Care Assistant will:
- Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- The Health Care Assistant will:
- Have undertaken training in or demonstrate experience in communication skills.
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
- Demonstrate previous experience of working as a HCA in hospital or other similar care setting.
- Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills
- Use their own initiative and help prioritise day-to-day work.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Work as a team player.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the welfare of adults and children.
- Display a positive, kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
- Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The Health Care Assistant will:
- Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- The Health Care Assistant will:
- Have undertaken training in or demonstrate experience in communication skills.
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
- Demonstrate previous experience of working as a HCA in hospital or other similar care setting.
- Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills
- Use their own initiative and help prioritise day-to-day work.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Work as a team player.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the welfare of adults and children.
- Display a positive, kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
- Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.
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.
