Job summary
We are looking for dedicated healthcare assistants to join our In-Patient Unit on a Bank / Nights / Permanent contract. Working alongside other members of the Hospice multi-professional team, you will take pride in delivering care of an extremely high standard with a can do attitude. You will be fully supported, whilst gaining essential knowledge and skills in palliative care, plus you will have the opportunity to gain an extensive range of generic nursing skills.
YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. WE CANNOT SUPPLY SPONSORSHIP.
Main duties of the job
You will possess a good standard of general education and ideally have some experience of delivering hands on care, preferably on a ward, in the community or care home.
If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values, and if you care about making a difference in the last years of someones life, we would love to hear from you!
As well as joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
1. 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service (pro rata for part time)
2. educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
3. clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time)
4. free on-site parking
5. subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
6. Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
7. access to Blue Light Card discount card
8. access to our Group Pension Scheme (with the option to continue on your current NHS Pension Scheme)
9. in-house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers and fresh towels)
10. wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. WE CANNOT SUPPLY SPONSORSHIP.
About us
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex.
Is care at your core? It is at ours. Here at Princess Alice Hospice, youll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to the lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported every step of the way. We support our clinical staff to be the difference in these precious days. Youll be part of a great team of experienced professionals to learn from and learn with, delivering care you can take pride in.
YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. WE CANNOT SUPPLY SPONSORSHIP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical
Carries out all personal care and activities of daily living for individual patients and groups of patients as required.
Carries out delegated nursing activities to assist nursing staff, fluid charts, observations, catheter and stoma care, eye and mouth care and report findings to nursing staff.
Keeps nursing staff informed of observations and changes in condition relating to patient care.
Assists with general orderliness and homely atmosphere of the Hospice.
Develops and maintain effective communication and liaison with patients, their families and carers.
Be familiar with and follow the agreed Hospice policies and procedures.
Contributes to maintaining the Hospices agreed philosophy, aims and objectives.
Works as part of the team to promote an atmosphere in the Hospice conducive to lifelong learning and high standards of care. Promotes a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the ward.
Will work a selection of shifts as agreed upon at interview; this will include some night shifts each month
2. Professional
Undertakes Healthcare Assistant or Senior Healthcare Assistant duties as required by the Hospice that evidence fitness to practice in the role.
Positively commits to staff appraisal, performance and clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development.
Commitment to attend required mandatory training.
Specifically attends teaching identified to meet Healthcare or Senior Healthcare Assistant development aims and objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
11. Good standard of general education
12. Understanding of basic nursing care of patients
Personal Qualities and Other Requirements
Essential
13. Ability to deal with palliative care environment
14. Ability to work well as part of a team
15. Commitment to undertake Bank shifts on the Ward and/or in the Community as appropriate to
16. maintain fitness to practice
17. Ability to travel to patients homes if undertaking Community Bank duties
18. Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice
Particular Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
19. Ability to complete paperwork accurately with required information
20. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with people
21. Ability to articulate in a clear and sensitive manner
22. Good interpersonal skills
23. Able to work within a stressful environment
24. Participate within the learning environment
25. Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
26. Experience of delivering nursing care within a healthcare environment