Job summary If you have NVQ Level 2, experience of working in a health or social care environment and excellent communication skills this may be the position for you. You will work autonomously, predominantly in the patients home, but you will also be an integral member of the wider, multi-disciplinary team. The post is for 22.5 hours per week that maybe worked flexible over a rota period. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide direct personal nursing care, primarily in the patients home and on occasions in other settings such as Community Hospitals, Residential and Nursing homes and Eden Valley Hospice. The post holder will provide practical nursing care, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals with palliative care needs, their families and carers. This role involves regular and extended involvement with the stress of caring for dying patients and their families. About us Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland (Hospice at Home), is a local independent charity that provides high quality care and support for adults who have palliative and end of life care needs, and also for their relatives/carers. Hospice at Home Benefits Contributory pension scheme (NHS terms and conditions maybe be transferred if current evidence of contributions provided) Basic 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (NHS terms and conditions for leave may apply) Annual leave purchase scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Learning & Development opportunities Volunteer Give a Day Mileage allowance Free onsite parking Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working (we are happy to discuss various types of working arrangements with you) Family friendly policies and procedures Staff complementary therapy days Onsite (head office) employee counselling Wellbeing focus including specialist wellbeing room REAL job satisfaction knowing that your work means something Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,325 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0341-25-0001 Job locations Valley Court, Barras Lane Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7NY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide direct personal nursing care, primarily in the patients home and on occasions in other settings such as Community Hospitals, Residential and Nursing homes and Eden Valley Hospice. The post holder will provide practical nursing care, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals with palliative care needs, their families and carers. This role involves regular and extended involvement with the stress of caring for dying patients and their families. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide direct personal nursing care, primarily in the patients home and on occasions in other settings such as Community Hospitals, Residential and Nursing homes and Eden Valley Hospice. The post holder will provide practical nursing care, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals with palliative care needs, their families and carers. This role involves regular and extended involvement with the stress of caring for dying patients and their families. Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge of palliative care issues An understanding of multi-disciplinary working and working with other organisations e.g. District Nurse Teams. Enhanced communication skills to work with patients, families and health/social care professionals. Ability to work in a complex environment, often in isolation and demonstrate effective coping mechanisms. Quality focused with an innovative approach to solving complex problems. Diplomacy Sensitive to the needs of those affected by life-limiting illness. Flexibility to work various shifts patterns over a 24 hour period 7 days a week. Ability to respond to changing work shifts. Must be able to travel autonomously across the geographical area covered by the service. Desirable IT Skills-knowledge of patient information systems e.g. EMIS Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent Health & Social Care (Consideration for Trainee development post for those without NVQ) Care Certificate (or willingness to work towards) Experience Essential Significant health or social care experience Desirable Experience in Palliative Care Community experience Experience of working in isolation Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge of palliative care issues An understanding of multi-disciplinary working and working with other organisations e.g. District Nurse Teams. Enhanced communication skills to work with patients, families and health/social care professionals. Ability to work in a complex environment, often in isolation and demonstrate effective coping mechanisms. Quality focused with an innovative approach to solving complex problems. Diplomacy Sensitive to the needs of those affected by life-limiting illness. Flexibility to work various shifts patterns over a 24 hour period 7 days a week. Ability to respond to changing work shifts. Must be able to travel autonomously across the geographical area covered by the service. Desirable IT Skills-knowledge of patient information systems e.g. EMIS Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent Health & Social Care (Consideration for Trainee development post for those without NVQ) Care Certificate (or willingness to work towards) Experience Essential Significant health or social care experience Desirable Experience in Palliative Care Community experience Experience of working in isolation 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. Employer details Employer name Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland Address Valley Court, Barras Lane Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7NY Employer's website https://www.hospiceathome.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)