Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join the Hospice at Home Team Evening Service, under the supervision of the Hospice at Home Team Leader. This is a 7 day service and the post offers a 16 hour, part time, permanent contract, primarily covering 6pm-10pm. The successful candidate will provide high standards of care to patients at the end of life, whose preferred place of care/death is at home. Also providing emotional support for family/carers. The successful candidate would be expected to ensure privacy, respect, dignity and confidentiality is upheld at all times, and excellent communication skills are vital for this role. This post is based within the Specialist Palliative Care Department in Wrexham Maelor Hospital and the Hospice at Home Service is offered to patients in the Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire county's, and candidates must have access to a vehicle for travelling between patient's homes.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide basic nursing care and holistic support to patients and their families in their own homes.
• Work under the guidance of the Hospice at Home Team Leader.
• Work rota'd weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Integrate with existing agencies (Macmillan, District Nursing, Marie Curie, Hospices) to improve end of life care.

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The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Committed to promoting equality and diversity, and proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: QCF/NVQ in Health Care Level 3 Qualification, working toward or equivalent relevant experience.
• Desirable: Evidence of palliative care training and/or education.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a care setting (two years plus).
• Desirable: Experience of working with palliative care patients.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Salary & Contract

Salary: £26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum, pro rata (Agenda for Change Band 3). Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part-time (16 hours per week). Location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham LL13 7TD.

Contact

For questions about the job, contact Hospice at Home Team Leader Karen Parry at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

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