Are you a caring and compassionate individual who wants to make a real difference to patients and families affected by terminal illness? We're looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Centre team, helping to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and rewarding environment.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You'll support patients and their families by helping to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs while promoting dignity, independence and choice at all times.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a specialist palliative care team where compassion, kindness and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. You'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive the highest standard of support throughout their journey with St Luke's.
This role is for 24 hours a week.
About You
You will be a compassionate and reliable individual with a genuine desire to care for others. You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team while recognising the importance of maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality and respect.
You will be comfortable working with patients who have life-limiting illnesses and supporting their families through challenging times. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable, but most importantly you'll share our values and demonstrate a caring, professional and positive approach to patient care.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing high-quality care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
- Supporting patients with their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
- Monitoring patients' wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns to the Registered Nurse.
- Assisting with moving and handling patients safely and appropriately.
- Helping to maintain a safe, clean and supportive clinical environment.
- Supporting the effective use of clinical equipment and resources.
- Communicating effectively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in the care of patients and families following bereavement.
- Maintaining accurate records and updating clinical systems when required.
- Supporting the induction and development of new team members.
- Taking part in training and ongoing professional development.
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, or relevant healthcare experience.
- Awareness and understanding of the needs of palliative care patients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
- Ability to work with patients living with life-limiting illnesses and their carers.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring approach.
- Commitment to providing high standards of patient care and service.
- Honest, professional and able to raise concerns appropriately.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Why Join Us?
At St Luke’s, we are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring workplace. Our values - Caring, Pioneering & Respectful- guideeverything we do, ensuring that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference.
We offer:
- A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A rewarding and fulfilling role in an organisation that truly values its staff
The Organisation
St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.
Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.
The Benefits
- Advantageous terms and conditions of employment
- Family friendly: we work with you to make your role fit your personal circumstances
- Working here means you are very important to us and your health and wellbeing matters
- Generous learning and development opportunities
- We are proud to offer a range of other miscellaneous benefits to our employees
About St Luke's
- Our values
We are caring, pioneering and respectful. We are St Luke's.
- Working at St Luke's
Working here means you are very important to us and our purpose of giving patients and their families the high-quality care they need.
- Why work for us?
"I love working at St Luke's. The work is really varied and I go home every day knowing I've made a difference to people at a really important part of their and their family's lives."
St Luke's Hospice Sheffield
Little Common Lane, Sheffield, S11 9NE
Tel: 0114 236 9911
Registered Charity Number: 254402
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