Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Health Care Support Woker

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Job summary

Dougie Mac are currently looking to recruit Healthcare Support Workers who share our passion in providing excellent, personalised and compassionate care to patients and their families within our recently refurbished In-Patient unit.

At Dougie Mac our vision is to be admired as a centre of excellence for palliative and end of life care. Our many different services provide patients, their families and carers, with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support, at home, or here at the Hospice.

Main duties of the job

The right candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a motivation for continual learning and sharing of knowledge, with the drive to ensure our patients receive the highest possible standard of care. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within the In-Patient Unit, where opportunities exist to develop palliative care expertise.

This role will be full time/part time working days. Please read the job description (below) for further details.

If you would you like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist palliative care which endeavours to go the extra mile in supporting our patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. The Hospices many different services provide patients, their families and carers, with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support ensuring that all are supported as they face death, dying and loss.

By joining Dougie Mac, youll be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. And youll be supported in your role to develop your skills and those of the people you work with. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision, reflective practice and supportive line management.

The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more.

Date posted

04 May 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17,774 to £19,380 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0303-21-7893

Job locations

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffs

ST3 3NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a senior HCSW and / or a registered nurse.

As a member of the inpatient team, to contribute to creating an environment where the highest standards of palliative care and support are provided to patients and their families, during the changing phases of their illness.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a senior HCSW and / or a registered nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- GCSE Level (A C or 4 9) in English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ or QCF level 2 in Direct Care / Health and Social Care

Desirable

- NVQ or QCF level 3 in Direct Care / Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

- Experience within a nursing environment

Desirable

- Experience of caring for people with palliative care needs

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

- IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to carry out aspects of physical care under direct supervision
- Ability to observe changes and report

Desirable

- Evidence of Palliative End of Life Training

Aptitudes & Attributes and other requirements

Essential

- Have an excellent face to face & telephone manner
- Ability to relate to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospice.
- To display a caring disposition
- Dress in a manner that conforms to accepted formal codes of business dress
- Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- Able to meet the requirement of the job role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- GCSE Level (A C or 4 9) in English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ or QCF level 2 in Direct Care / Health and Social Care

Desirable

- NVQ or QCF level 3 in Direct Care / Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

- Experience within a nursing environment

Desirable

- Experience of caring for people with palliative care needs

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

- IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to carry out aspects of physical care under direct supervision
- Ability to observe changes and report

Desirable

- Evidence of Palliative End of Life Training

Aptitudes & Attributes and other requirements

Essential

- Have an excellent face to face & telephone manner
- Ability to relate to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospice.
- To display a caring disposition
- Dress in a manner that conforms to accepted formal codes of business dress
- Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- Able to meet the requirement of the job role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Address

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffs

ST3 3NZ

Employer's website

https://www.dmhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Address

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffs

ST3 3NZ

Employer's website

https://www.dmhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)