St Johns Hospice is a 10 bedded in patient unit based in Balby, Doncaster. Specialist palliative care services at St Johns Hospice provide complex symptom management, psychological support and end of life care to patients and their families within a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment.
We are seeking a Nursing Assistant with formal experience of working within a care environment; you should be passionate about providing high quality care and support and want to make a difference to our patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives.
As one of our dedicated nursing team, you will be a highly motivated and compassionate person with empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs. You will work alongside our trained nursing staff as part of our In-Patient Unit team and also as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Recent experience in a health/social care setting is essential, along with some experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs. Sound communication and interpersonal skills are essential in this post, as is the ability to work as part of a team with the ability to use your initiative to support the wider nursing team.
The Hospice does offer a long day shift pattern.
Training will be provided to enable the post holder to work with clients with complex and intensive needs on an individual basis. This may include using a range of medical/nursing equipment to optimise the patients’ health, well-being and independence.
Responsibilities include:
1. Contributing to the assessment, implementation, and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.
2. Providing feedback of current patient/service user status to appropriate members of the professional team.
3. Assisting in the promotion and maintenance of individual patient/service user activities of daily living.
4. Assisting the relevant professional during assessment/treatment/intervention where required.
5. Supporting the patient/service user to make use of available services and facilities.
6. Following Health and Safety regulations, promoting a safe environment.
7. Contributing and participating within the Clinical Governance framework by attending team and unit meetings.
8. Reporting all accidents, incidents/untoward incidents as per policy.
9. Awareness of and adherence to all Trust policies and procedures.
10. Maintaining confidentiality at all times in accordance with Trust policies and national guidelines.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
For more information about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website: workwithrdash.co.uk
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation.
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Main Terms and Conditions
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
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