Job summary
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.
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 Ann's Hospice.
"It's 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
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.
About us
Contract:We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full time permanent position
Salary: Band 3 Competency Based Framework, £23,580 - £25,129 per annum (pro rata)
Working pattern: 23-37.5 hours per week, 11.5hr shifts, including some weekend and night shifts on a rota basis, Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours
Based at: Heald Green
Free Car Parking at both St Anns 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 Louise Pinney on 0161 437 8136 for an informal chat.
How to apply: to apply, please click here.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
Closing date: 25th July 2024
Interview date: 5th August 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 aprofessional attitude
and appearance at all times.
- 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 aprofessional attitude
and appearance at all times.
- Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team initiatives.
- Take an active part in ward meetings.
- Support with relevant link groups.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ideally, the Health Care Assistant will be able to:
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- The Health Care Assistant will:
- Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
- Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills.
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ideally, the Health Care Assistant will be able to:
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- The Health Care Assistant will:
- Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
- Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills.
- Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative 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.
