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 on the night team. 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, you’ll 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 you’ll 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.
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.
Tasks incorporated into
the nursing function within the post must be performed at the determined
standard which shall be maintained and monitored.
To adhere to the Hospice
Philosophy of ensuring the optimum quality of life for all patients.
Duties
& Responsibilities:
1. To perform aspects
of physical care of patients as directed.
2. To observe and
report any change in patients condition to the appropriate healthcare
professional.
3. To report any
accident, involving patients, visitors or staff to the appropriate healthcare
professional.
4. To answer the
telephone, take and transmit messages and perform general duties as directed.
5. To work within the
guidelines of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice policies and procedures.
6. To comply with
statutory/Department of Health Directives.
7. To deliver patient care in accordance with the care
plan and ensure accurate and up to date documentation is maintained.
8. To maintain a
caring environment by offering support to the patient and their family.
9. To establish and
maintain good relationships with the patient, carers and all healthcare
professionals.
10. To identify
personal training needs and participate in relevant In Service education
programmes in order to maintain an up to date level of professional knowledge
and skill and demonstrate through competencies.
11. To ensure patient
confidentiality is maintained at all times and information obtained during the
course of employment is not released to anyone other than those acting in an
official capacity.
12. To maintain a high
standard of professionalism at all times.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
1.
To provide patient centred, enablement focused support to each
individual, supporting them to
achieve their goals and engage in a
treatment/support programme to work towards mutually agreed goals with
particular emphasis on adaptation to illness, and developing self management
strategies
2.
To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team,
ensuring that the needs of patients and carers are identified within a holistic
framework, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation
3.
Attend mandatory training on principles and core elements
Rehabilitative palliative care
4.
Provide evidence of Rehabilitative Palliative Care practice in
appraisal, relevant to role & responsibilities
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.
Tasks incorporated into
the nursing function within the post must be performed at the determined
standard which shall be maintained and monitored.
To adhere to the Hospice
Philosophy of ensuring the optimum quality of life for all patients.
Duties
& Responsibilities:
1. To perform aspects
of physical care of patients as directed.
2. To observe and
report any change in patients condition to the appropriate healthcare
professional.
3. To report any
accident, involving patients, visitors or staff to the appropriate healthcare
professional.
4. To answer the
telephone, take and transmit messages and perform general duties as directed.
5. To work within the
guidelines of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice policies and procedures.
6. To comply with
statutory/Department of Health Directives.
7. To deliver patient care in accordance with the care
plan and ensure accurate and up to date documentation is maintained.
8. To maintain a
caring environment by offering support to the patient and their family.
9. To establish and
maintain good relationships with the patient, carers and all healthcare
professionals.
10. To identify
personal training needs and participate in relevant In Service education
programmes in order to maintain an up to date level of professional knowledge
and skill and demonstrate through competencies.
11. To ensure patient
confidentiality is maintained at all times and information obtained during the
course of employment is not released to anyone other than those acting in an
official capacity.
12. To maintain a high
standard of professionalism at all times.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
1.
To provide patient centred, enablement focused support to each
individual, supporting them to
achieve their goals and engage in a
treatment/support programme to work towards mutually agreed goals with
particular emphasis on adaptation to illness, and developing self management
strategies
2.
To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team,
ensuring that the needs of patients and carers are identified within a holistic
framework, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation
3.
Attend mandatory training on principles and core elements
Rehabilitative palliative care
4.
Provide evidence of Rehabilitative Palliative Care practice in
appraisal, relevant to role & responsibilities
Person Specification
Aptitudes & Attributes and other job 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
- - Due to the nature of the workplace, a Covid vaccine is necessary for all new starters. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccine status
- - Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- - Able to meet the requirement of the job role
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
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
Experience
Essential
- - Experience within a nursing environment
Desirable
- - Experience of caring for people with palliative care needs
Person Specification
Aptitudes & Attributes and other job 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
- - Due to the nature of the workplace, a Covid vaccine is necessary for all new starters. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccine status
- - Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- - Able to meet the requirement of the job role
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
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
Experience
Essential
- - Experience within a nursing environment
Desirable
- - Experience of caring for people with palliative care needs
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.
