This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post as a health care support worker on the Inpatient Unit at Nightingale House Hospice. The work is direct, person-centred care for patients with life-limiting conditions and their families, under registered nurses and alongside a multi-disciplinary team. Shifts include nights and weekends, and the post involves working without direct supervision in a clinical setting. Fit depends on prior HCA experience working unsupervised and an understanding of life-limiting conditions.
What the job involves
- Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families, working alone or with registered nurses as needs demand
- Assess patients' condition and needs and report findings to registered nursing staff
- Observe, record and report on patients' condition in their records, meeting legal and professional requirements
- Work within hospice policies and procedures to keep patients and staff safe
- Take clinical observations and identify results outside normal limits
- Contribute to holistic, multi-disciplinary care and report concerns to team members
- Help families and support volunteers, reporting difficulties to registered nursing staff
- Carry out designated nursing tasks agreed with the Ward Manager or nurse in charge
- Mentor new staff members and act as mentor to CQF trainees
- Keep the unit clean, check equipment is in good working order and report accidents to the Senior Nurse
- Plan own workload in collaboration with registered nurses
- Take part in surveys and audits within the clinical area
What’s required
Qualifications
- QCF level 2 or equivalent experience or qualifications, or NVQ Level 2 in health or social care or equivalent
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Willingness to work toward QCF Level 3
Experience
- Experience working as an HCA without direct supervision in a clinical setting, managed by a qualified practitioner
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
- Understanding of the needs of people with life-limiting conditions
Skills & knowledge
- Communicating clearly and accurately
- Recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse and respirations
- Adapting to new and challenging circumstances
- Working well alone under supervision and knowing when to seek clinical advice from registered staff
- IT skills and knowledge
- Working well as a team member
Other
- Good decision-making
- Working independently within professional boundaries
- Approaching any situation in a calm, professional manner
Nice to have
- ECDL
- Welsh speaker
- Ability to affect change in a positive manner
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Health Care Assistant (HCA) Maternity Cover employer: Nightingale House Hospice
Nightingale House Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous holiday allowances, and unique benefits like discounts at our café and retail schemes, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered. Join us in Wrexham to be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in the community while enjoying meaningful work and growth opportunities.
