Job summary
We are currently looking for a permanent Clinical Support Worker/Diversional Therapist who is enthusiastic and motivated to join Fair Oaks Day Hospice based at the Walsall Palliative Care Centre.
You must be caring, compassionate, organised, reliable and have a genuine interest to work with palliative patients within a specialist Day Hospice environment. This role is primarily providing direct clinically individualised focused care and Diversional Therapy for patients. Sensitivity is a key component of this role as you support patients and carers during highly emotionally charged times. This role will focus on caring for patients with life limiting conditions that are approaching the end of their life or requiring symptom control.PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertaking activities of living in accordance with the care plan prescribed by qualified staff. These duties will include the delivery of hygiene care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and rehabilitation and offer psychological support.
2. Plan, co-ordinate and facilitate a range of diversional activities across the week which will include options for patients who have a disability. You will take ownership of many of these activities working closely alongside qualified staff for support and development of appropriate competencies
3. Assist in the taking and recording of patient's observations.
4. Report changes to patient's health status to trained nurse for action.
5. Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate to the level of knowledge and skill. This may include the escort of patients to other departments within the centre and on occasion to other departments and specialist units off site
6. Record diversional therapy and clinical input in patients care plans with clear and concise notes.
About us
Walsall Palliative Care Centre is easily accessible and offers free parking to staff. You will be joining a busy and friendly team who demonstrate holistic care with a patient centred approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the clinical element of this role there are also other essential components that the jobholder will be required to fulfil.
1. Assist in the maintenance of general clerical activities to support the clinical environment and patient care. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person, filing, keeping patients records tidy, environmental audits etc.
2. Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients carers and staff.
3. Updating notice boards and leaflet racks.
4. Attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a ward representative at specific meetings at the managers request.
5. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients be the information obtained either verbally, written or electronically
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the clinical element of this role there are also other essential components that the jobholder will be required to fulfil.
1. Assist in the maintenance of general clerical activities to support the clinical environment and patient care. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person, filing, keeping patients records tidy, environmental audits etc.
2. Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients carers and staff.
3. Updating notice boards and leaflet racks.
4. Attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a ward representative at specific meetings at the managers request.
5. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients be the information obtained either verbally, written or electronically
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have completed Level II HCA training or willing to undertake NVQ training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Applicants must be literate and numerate and good communication skills are important
- Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
- Knowledge and awareness of Diversional Therapies in a palliative care setting.
Experience
Essential
- Skills and abilities in care necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job.
- Be able to deliver care to patients with life limiting condition that are approaching end of life.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have completed Level II HCA training or willing to undertake NVQ training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Applicants must be literate and numerate and good communication skills are important
- Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
- Knowledge and awareness of Diversional Therapies in a palliative care setting.
Experience
Essential
- Skills and abilities in care necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job.
- Be able to deliver care to patients with life limiting condition that are approaching end of life.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
