Job summary Being a member of the St Catherines Hospice Inpatient Unit Team means you will be integral to the achievement of our vision to support our patients to have a quality of life until the end of life. You will promote comfort, dignity, independence and choice for our patients, providing high quality, value led care to patients and families in the local community. Does being part of a dedicated and highly respected team excite you? If your answer is yes, then the skills you will need are Be enthusiastic and resourceful and keen to enhance their skills Demonstrate a keen desire to work in hospice/palliative care Enjoy team working Have a flexible attitude Possess good communication skills Have a positive, caring and approachable manner Be able to demonstrate respect for patients dignity This post is predominately for day duty on the inpatient unit but the post-holder may on occasions be required to rotate to night duty or support our community services. We operate a long day shift system to support work life balance. To discuss or arrange an informal visit please contact: Emma Grzelczyk on 01772 629171, emma.grzelczykstcatherines.co.uk Please forward your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification to peopleteamstcatherines.co.uk Main duties of the job The role is to support professionally qualified staff in the delivery of individualised holistic care to adults with life limiting conditions in accordance with Hospice philosophy, policies, procedures and statutory regulations About us Here at St Catherines we can promise a host of benefits including Ample, free parking in the beautiful grounds of St Catherines Park Free uniform Access to excellent training and development opportunities The opportunity to transfer an NHS pension Generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Working for an organisation with an exceptional reputation. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,818 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0150-25-0004 Job locations Lostock Lane Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5XU Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities. Provide holistic care to patients and families and support them with their activities of daily living both physically and psychologically. Contribute to the planning of patient care. Work under the direction of the qualified nurses and in accordance with meeting individual patient needs. Work within hospice policies, procedures and protocols. This role will include care of dying patients and care of patients after death. Move and handle patients, safely using up to date moving and handling techniques. Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near misses and errors. Communicate respectfully and sensitively at all times and be aware of the importance of confidentiality. Accurately complete records of care electronically and written. Attend education and mandatory training to maintain knowledge and skills for the role. Contribute to the training needs of staff, volunteers and students on placement. Actively participate in the annual personal development plan. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities. Provide holistic care to patients and families and support them with their activities of daily living both physically and psychologically. Contribute to the planning of patient care. Work under the direction of the qualified nurses and in accordance with meeting individual patient needs. Work within hospice policies, procedures and protocols. This role will include care of dying patients and care of patients after death. Move and handle patients, safely using up to date moving and handling techniques. Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near misses and errors. Communicate respectfully and sensitively at all times and be aware of the importance of confidentiality. Accurately complete records of care electronically and written. Attend education and mandatory training to maintain knowledge and skills for the role. Contribute to the training needs of staff, volunteers and students on placement. Actively participate in the annual personal development plan. Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others Desirable Previous care of patients in a health care setting Key Skills & Abilities Essential Caring and empathic Communicate effectively and sensitively Demonstrate proficient skills in written and verbal communication in the English language Willing to work as part of a team Be able to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service Be able to reflect and learn from experience Promote equality and diversity Desirable Have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English at C grade or higher Completion of care certificate If no previous care experience- will be supported to complete care certificate. Desirable NVQ in care or equivalent Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others Desirable Previous care of patients in a health care setting Key Skills & Abilities Essential Caring and empathic Communicate effectively and sensitively Demonstrate proficient skills in written and verbal communication in the English language Willing to work as part of a team Be able to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service Be able to reflect and learn from experience Promote equality and diversity Desirable Have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English at C grade or higher Completion of care certificate If no previous care experience- will be supported to complete care certificate. Desirable NVQ in care or equivalent 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 St Catherine’s Hospice Address Lostock Lane Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5XU Employer's website https://www.stcatherines.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)