Job summary
Are
you someone who feels passionate about looking after people at the end of
their lives?
Do
you have the drive and energy to care for an individual in their own home
over night, whilst also supporting their families, friends, and carers.
Do
you want to self-roster to ensure a good life work balance is maintained?
As
a Health Care Assistant in our team, you will deliver care and support to
people with terminal illnesses in the last few months and weeks of life. We carry
out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs,
monitoring symptoms and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the
patient and their families.
Our
approach is predominantly one to one, so you will often be working
independently using your own initiative in line with patient need and Registered
Nurse support.
What
we are looking for individuals with:
Relevant
palliative care experiences
NVQ
Level 2 or above.
UK
driving licence & access to a vehicle are essential.
In
return we will give you:
Access
to a training and education programme to help enhance your skills and
knowledge. Ongoing clinical and restorative supervision with regular peer
support. An occupational pension
scheme (NHS Pension Scheme rights are maintained). A great place to work.This post
will be subject to DBS as required by the Health Care Commission
Main duties of the job
Treetops
Hospice provides a nursing service, which is available 7 nights a week, for
people with a limited life expectancy, to enable them to remain at home if that
is their wish. It is intended to be complementary to existing community
services.
We
work in co-operation with the Primary Health Care Team and other care agencies
to provide support and skilled nursing care to those in the terminal phase of
their illness, or with chronic incurable conditions.
Our key role within the department is to provide
individualised palliative care to patients as part of the Hospice at Home night
service, either through the provision of one-to-one night support in a
patients home or as part of a roaming team of two covering the Southern
Derbyshire geographical area.
To provide respite, help and support to the families and carers of
individual patients.
To attend team meetings on a regular basis, undertaking clinical
supervision, mandatory and on-going training and education sessions as
required.
To
participate in team peer review and support through reflective practice
About us
Our
vision is that everyone living within
the communities we serve has access to end-of-life care of the highest quality
and we need you, our best, most valued asset, to deliver our mission of making everyday
count through giving the highest quality support and care to our patients and
carers.
In
return you will have access to a comprehensive training and education programme
to help develop your skills and knowledge. You will also benefit from an
occupational pension scheme (NHS Pension Scheme rights are preserved), social
events, a health & wellbeing package, free parking, a free Will service,
flexible working approach, generous annual leave entitlement and beautiful
grounds and many more wellbeing benefits such as complementary therapies, Yoga
and Tai Chi. Treetops Hospice is an amazing organisation to work for and your
health and wellbeing is important to us. Our employees are passionate, caring
people who believe in and are driven by our vision and values. Staff describe
Treetops as a family rather than a place of work and feel valued and
fulfilled; they are proud to be part of Treetops.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
work in co-operation with the Primary Health Care Team and other care agencies
to provide support and skilled nursing care to those in the terminal phase of
their illness, or with chronic incurable conditions.
Our key role within the department is to provide
individualised palliative care to patients as part of the Hospice at Home night
service, either through the provision of one-to-one night support in a
patients home or as part of a roaming team of two covering the Southern
Derbyshire geographical area.
Please see attached Job Description and Person
Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this
link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to
register if you do not already have an account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
work in co-operation with the Primary Health Care Team and other care agencies
to provide support and skilled nursing care to those in the terminal phase of
their illness, or with chronic incurable conditions.
Our key role within the department is to provide
individualised palliative care to patients as part of the Hospice at Home night
service, either through the provision of one-to-one night support in a
patients home or as part of a roaming team of two covering the Southern
Derbyshire geographical area.
Please see attached Job Description and Person
Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this
link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to
register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability
Essential
- Experience of delivering palliative care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good record keeping
- Willing to attend clinical supervision to reflect on practice.
- IT literate
- Understands the importance of confidentiality.
- Basic needs assessment skills
Desirable
- Community care experience
- Knowledge/experience of system one
- Understanding risk management
- Knowledge and understanding of current end of life care pathways and Palliative symptoms.
- Experience in bereavement support
- Knowledge of inter-disciplinary working
- Experience of caring for patients with a range of life limiting illnesses.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care
- Demonstrable clinical competence in palliative care or a
- willingness to undertake additional training.
- Willing to travel to attend meetings or undertake training if required.
- Take responsibility for own development.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Palliative and/or end of life care training.
- Dementia training or experience
- Tier 1 or 2 Communications skills training
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy and a caring compassionate attitude.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to know own limitations and when to escalate.
- Work without direct supervision
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and be flexible.
- Committed to providing high quality care.
- Act as patients advocate
- Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances.
- Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops.
- Support the equality diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
- Maintain professional relationships.
Desirable
- Proactive in supporting colleagues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full current driving licence with ability and willingness to use own vehicle.
- Willingness and confidence to travel across our catchment area.
- Be able to drive provided work vehicle when required.
- Be able to work night shifts over a 7-day period and work flexibly according to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability
Essential
- Experience of delivering palliative care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good record keeping
- Willing to attend clinical supervision to reflect on practice.
- IT literate
- Understands the importance of confidentiality.
- Basic needs assessment skills
Desirable
- Community care experience
- Knowledge/experience of system one
- Understanding risk management
- Knowledge and understanding of current end of life care pathways and Palliative symptoms.
- Experience in bereavement support
- Knowledge of inter-disciplinary working
- Experience of caring for patients with a range of life limiting illnesses.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care
- Demonstrable clinical competence in palliative care or a
- willingness to undertake additional training.
- Willing to travel to attend meetings or undertake training if required.
- Take responsibility for own development.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Palliative and/or end of life care training.
- Dementia training or experience
- Tier 1 or 2 Communications skills training
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy and a caring compassionate attitude.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to know own limitations and when to escalate.
- Work without direct supervision
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and be flexible.
- Committed to providing high quality care.
- Act as patients advocate
- Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances.
- Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops.
- Support the equality diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
- Maintain professional relationships.
Desirable
- Proactive in supporting colleagues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full current driving licence with ability and willingness to use own vehicle.
- Willingness and confidence to travel across our catchment area.
- Be able to drive provided work vehicle when required.
- Be able to work night shifts over a 7-day period and work flexibly according to the needs of the service.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
