East Lancs Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness and their families. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in peoples own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.
Due to increased demand for home based palliative and end of life care, we have opportunities for experienced individuals who are committed to providing wellbeing and enabling support including end of life care for our patients as well as those that matter to them.
This role may be closed early applications dependent, as recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible.
Unfortunatelyat present we are unable to support Applications from job seekers who requirecurrent Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in delivering high standards of care and support to enable patients to remain in their own home. Promoting independence, quality of life and engaging in activity that is meaningful to patients and those important to them, you will have the confidence and experience to work regularly without direct supervision in accordance with care plans provided by registered practitioners. As our service covers the communities of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, car driver and access to your own vehicle with business insurance is essential.
The role is worked on a rota basis over 7 days a week and requires the ability to undertake a significant amount of night duty, at least 50% of the contracted hours which is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.
About us
The salary for this post is £23,419 for full time hours and this is pro-rata for part-time hours; 35hrs £21,857.73 / 20hrs £12,490.13. Hours are worked on a rota basis over seven days inclusive of nights, days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
We have an excellent, collaborative working environment with a generous holiday allowance of 27 days + 8 Bank Holidays with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks leave. There is an employer / employee matched private pension of up to 7% and you will have access to learning and development opportunities, ongoing training, and funded access to a private health scheme. There is also onsite parking and an onsite Cafe with reduced staff prices.
Equality and Diversity We support an inclusive and holistic working environment and aim to empower our people to bring their authentic self to work. We are committed to this and so encourage applications from all individuals with the required skills for the role inclusive of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, caste, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, socio-economic background, trade union membership status, marriage, and civil partnerships. ELH is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and volunteers.
Aside from the terms and conditions detailed above, you will joining a very special and unique organisation, where people are at the heart of everything we do.
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To work as a member ofthe Hospice at Home Team supporting patients and families in their own homes.You will deliver high standards of hands on care to the patient and theirfamilies supporting the patient to remain at home and prevent avoidableadmissions to hospital for those with life limiting illness. You will work unsupervised in accordance withcare plans provided by registered practitioners
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Deliver quality nursing care accordingto agreed plan of care devised by the nursing team
Develop understanding of the principlesof palliative care and work with patients and families following care plansaddressing their individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs
To recognise and respond appropriatelyto urgent situations and contact the appropriate Community Nursing Teams/GP/Outof Hours relaying any relevant information on the condition of patients, theircare or treatment
Monitor the progress of patients alongtheir disease pathway and report any changes to the Head of Hospice at Home
Support patients with therapeutic anddiversional activity, activities of daily living, promoting independence withinpatient limitations to enhance independence and quality of life
Provide supportive care to families asdirected by the nursing team to support the wellbeing of families and preventbreakdown of their social situation, enabling patients to stay at home
Be empathic and courteous to patientsand relatives treating them with care and consideration at all times
Ensure accurate patient records arekept in line with hospice guidelines and NMC Record Keeping Guidance
Contribute to clinical reports, datacollection and statistics as required by the Head of Hospice at Home
Exercise good personal time management,punctuality, appearance and consistent reliable attendance
Positively engage with opportunitiesfor direct support andsupervision, the development and maintenance of skills and knowledge includingscheduled rotational placement within other clinical areas including forexample the Inpatient Unit and Support and Wellbeing
Person Specification
* Car Driver with your own vehicle
* Basic standards of English and Maths
* NVQ Level 2 in care/equivalent
* Practical experience of caring for patients or family
* Understanding and sensitive to the needs of individuals requiring end of life care
* Flexible approach to work, able to work any shift pattern including nights
* Able to work alone without direct supervision
* Able to work in a team
* Able to relay messages accurately
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
* Highly enthusiastic and motivated about the work of the hospice
* Willingness to partake in fund raising activity
* Ability to relate positively to peers
* Understand and maintain confidentiality at all times in line with hospice policies
* Positive attitude to change and flexible working practices
* Car owner/driver
* Professional appearance and behaviour
* Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops
* See person spec
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.
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