Job summary
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE ON NHS JOBS.
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We are seeking
enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate individuals to join our team at St
Catherines Hospice. You will be working
in our community where you will assist the registered nurses in delivering
essential, personalized care when its needed most.
This post is offered on a full-time
basis, working up to 37.5 hours per week. We will shortlist candidates as applications
are received, and as such this vacancy may close at any time.
Main duties of the job
We deliver
outstanding end of life care to patients from across West Sussex and East
Surrey 24/7 and 365 days a year. The
role is offered on a shift basis, which will include seven-day cover, working a
mix of days, weekends and bank holidays, hours between 8am 8pm with 1-hour
unpaid break.
The successful
candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a professional
demeanor and display a commitment to providing a high standard of care to our
patients.
An NVQ 3 in
Health/Social care or relevant experience in care work is an advantage, but not
essential as full training will be given. Candidates should have a sound
understanding of health and safety procedures and infection prevention &
control. Full diving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for
this role.
About us
St Catherines Hospice is a local charity with abig ambition:
to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. Providing
experthospice care, were there for people in West Sussex and East Surrey
when life comes full circle.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. By
applying you are confirming you have read the Enhanced Check Privacy Policy for applicants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies
and understand how DBS will process my personal data and the options available
to me for submitting an application.
Whilst
it is not yet a requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, we
encourage all applicants to be fully vaccinated as this may be a requirement of
the role going forward.
We are located in Malthouse Road, Crawley, West Sussex, which is within
commuting distance from Brighton and London and just a 5-minute walk from
Crawley railway station.In Autumn of 2023 we will be relocating to Pease Pottage where this role
will then be based.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE ON NHS JOBS.
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JOB PURPOSE
You'll work as part of an integrated
team of Nurses, therapist, social workers, counsellors, and Healthcare
Assistants delivering high quality, individualised care to patients referred to
St Catherine's Hospice, and their families.
You'll have the ability to work
independently as well as part of a team.
Using team work and cooperation, you'll contribute to a positive, supportive
and professional working environment.
Under clinical direction, Healthcare
Assistants help to deliver high standards of holistic and individualised
patient care, embracing the hospice's vision and values.
When required, the postholder will also
provide support and work with patients and families in the Ward and in Nurse-led
clinics/community engagement projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE ON NHS JOBS.
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE VIA THE ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE ONLINE SERVICE -https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=2846b451-3f3c-42ab-875c-85b9b86a07c0
JOB PURPOSE
You'll work as part of an integrated
team of Nurses, therapist, social workers, counsellors, and Healthcare
Assistants delivering high quality, individualised care to patients referred to
St Catherine's Hospice, and their families.
You'll have the ability to work
independently as well as part of a team.
Using team work and cooperation, you'll contribute to a positive, supportive
and professional working environment.
Under clinical direction, Healthcare
Assistants help to deliver high standards of holistic and individualised
patient care, embracing the hospice's vision and values.
When required, the postholder will also
provide support and work with patients and families in the Ward and in Nurse-led
clinics/community engagement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General good level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Evidence of further education and training in Health/Social Care
- NVQ3 in Health/Social care or equivalent or commitment to complete
Experience
Essential
- Relevant care experience
- An understanding of the mission and values of St Catherine's Hospice
- An ability to work with patients facing life limiting illnesses and their carers
- Awareness of health and safety procedures (including infection prevention control measures) and how they affect people in the workplace
- Excellent professional communication skills. Awareness of ways of overcoming barriers to communication (dementia, sensory disability, confusion, non-English speaking, etc)
- Clinical observation skills
- Simple wound management skills
- Ability to use own initiative and plan own work for the shift in order to meet the needs of a given group of patients
- Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of basic nutrition needs
- Able to demonstrate methods of promoting dignity
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Communication skills (both verbal and written) proficient in English
- Be able to effectively communicate with compassion and care for people on a variety of levels using tact, diplomacy and empathy
- An understanding of the nature of hospice work, and an ability to seek support for his/herself as a result of distressing circumstances
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Good listening skills
- Ability to undertake training and direct own learning
Desirable
- Experience of delivering care to patients within a Hospice, Hospital, Community or Care Home
- Awareness of issues around protection of vulnerable adults/ children
- Access to a reliable car
Attitude and Behaviours
Essential
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy
- A flexible approach to work and an ability to work weekends and bank holidays
- Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative
- Approachable and adaptable
- Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values
- Resilient and able to display emotional intelligence
Desirable
- An understanding of the need for self care when working in a palliative care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General good level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Evidence of further education and training in Health/Social Care
- NVQ3 in Health/Social care or equivalent or commitment to complete
Experience
Essential
- Relevant care experience
- An understanding of the mission and values of St Catherine's Hospice
- An ability to work with patients facing life limiting illnesses and their carers
- Awareness of health and safety procedures (including infection prevention control measures) and how they affect people in the workplace
- Excellent professional communication skills. Awareness of ways of overcoming barriers to communication (dementia, sensory disability, confusion, non-English speaking, etc)
- Clinical observation skills
- Simple wound management skills
- Ability to use own initiative and plan own work for the shift in order to meet the needs of a given group of patients
- Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of basic nutrition needs
- Able to demonstrate methods of promoting dignity
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Communication skills (both verbal and written) proficient in English
- Be able to effectively communicate with compassion and care for people on a variety of levels using tact, diplomacy and empathy
- An understanding of the nature of hospice work, and an ability to seek support for his/herself as a result of distressing circumstances
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Good listening skills
- Ability to undertake training and direct own learning
Desirable
- Experience of delivering care to patients within a Hospice, Hospital, Community or Care Home
- Awareness of issues around protection of vulnerable adults/ children
- Access to a reliable car
Attitude and Behaviours
Essential
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy
- A flexible approach to work and an ability to work weekends and bank holidays
- Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative
- Approachable and adaptable
- Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values
- Resilient and able to display emotional intelligence
Desirable
- An understanding of the need for self care when working in a palliative care environment
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.
