This Health Care Assistant post sits on the in-patient unit (IPU) at The Hospice of St Francis, with some community work as the service needs. The core work is giving tailored, whole-person personal care to patients with life-limiting illness, under the direction of the registered nurse, and keeping accurate records and handover. Shifts are 12.5-hour days and nights on a rota covering every day of the year, with occasional support for guests in the Respite for Good beds. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Give whole-person personal care to IPU patients under the registered nurse's direction
- Work as part of the hospice multidisciplinary team
- Work mainly on the IPU, covering community services when required
- Support guests in the Respite for Good beds with care and social needs when required
- Keep accurate records and hand over clearly to colleagues
- Recognise when to elevate concerns to the nursing team
- Work a variable rota of 12.5-hour day and night shifts across a 365-day service
- Work closely with hospice volunteers, supporting their role on the IPU
What’s required
Qualifications
- Evidence of good general education
Skills & knowledge
- Competence in delivering direct and intimate personal care
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Current driving licence and use of own car
- Previous experience in a hospice or palliative care setting
- Experience using electronic patient record systems
- Care Certificate or NVQ level 2
- Experience in a similar role in a healthcare or community care setting
- Experience delivering care in a rostered team working 24/7, 365 days a year
- Previous experience of rehabilitative care
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
