Bank IPU Healthcare Assistant
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FULL DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for the opportunity to work within a holistically focused, multi-disciplinary team; improving the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses? Our Health Care Assistants work on our Inpatient Unit (IPU), and work closely with our professional nursing team, providing exceptional standards of individualised physical, psychological and spiritual care to patients in IPU and at times supporting our community patients at home, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
The nuts and bolts of the role
- To work mainly within IPU with a degree of flexibility to support community as and when required - Work alongside professionals to provide exceptional standards of individualised physical, psychological and spiritual care to patients in IPU and at home, as directed by Registered Nurse. - Carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice complying at all times with policies relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families. - Represent the organisation and uphold the organisations reputation and values - To support the organisations income generation activity.
So, where do you come in?
- Compassionate with a caring attitude and excellent listening skills - A competent HCA with a willingness to deliver exceptional direct and intimate personal care - Flexibility to deliver care & support in a team working 24/7 - 365 days a year to include nights - Flexibility to support our community patients, as and when required - A willingness to learn, to develop new skills and a team player who support others - Care certificate / NVQ qualified - Experience of working in a hospice or palliative care setting is preferred, but not essential - The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check.
The Opportunity
Our Health Care Assistants work on our Inpatient Unit (IPU), and work closely with our professional nursing team, providing exceptional standards of individualised physical, psychological and spiritual care to patients in IPU and at times supporting our community patients at home, as directed by the Registered Nurse. This role requires you to carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, complying at all times with policies relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families. Working at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] means working in a passionate, supportive team environment with care at the heart of all we do.
The Must Haves...
Essential - Evidence of good general education. - Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care. - Willingness to learn and develop new skill. Desirable - Current driving licence, with use of own car. - Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting. - Care of dying patients and their families. - Experience of using electronic patent record systems. - Care certificate / NVQ qualified level 2. - Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting, or community care. - Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days/year. - Previous experience of rehabilitative care.
You Know it Makes Sense
- Structured induction - Ability to transfer an existing NHS pension (subject to qualifying conditions) or join our company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution. Nest pension will apply for Bank staff. - Supportive team environment - Free onsite parking - Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities - Access to our Employee Assistance programme 24 hours a day. - On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro - Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus team comradery, support and kindness
The bit we bet you don't read!
- Respect and follow the Hospice’s values. - You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations and Hospice policies. You will need to complete all mandatory training. - Safeguarding: Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in [Employer hidden] - Confidentiality: Protect patient data and follow our Confidentiality policies & procedures at all times, both during employment and after the termination of employment.