We are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team at St Julia's Hospice in Hayle. The post holder will be involved in the daily activities of patient care and assist in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families. The post holder will ideally possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, or equivalent.
You will be required to work on internal rotation, which will include nights, days, early's and lates.
Palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.
Under the supervision of the Ward Sister/nurse in charge on the shift, the Post Holder is involved with the daily activities of patient care.
About us
We are looking for people who are passionate about providing the best possible standard of palliative care to patients and their families.
Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7 charity helping those coping with a terminal illness.
We operate Cornwall's two adult hospices - Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell and St Julia's Hospice in Hayle.
We provide our care free of charge to terminally ill adults in Cornwall thanks to the support of our generous communities.
Cornwall Hospice Care offers generous annual leave, pension, free parking and membership to a healthcare scheme.
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS: Health Care Assistant (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
REPORTS TO: Ward Sister/Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services
JOB PURPOSE: To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.
To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active part in clinical audits in order to improve nursing practice.
DIMENSIONS: To work primarily within the in-patient unit.
Qualifications and Experience
ESSENTIAL: Must have appropriate NVQ qualifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To be aware of the palliative care approach and its significance in informing an appropriate communication process.
2. Contribute to multi-professional working. To adhere to the guidelines and protocols.
3. To work with the team to meet agreed standards and objectives in order to deliver physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to the patients and carers.
4. To ensure care is delivered in a style appropriate to the patients' individual needs.
5. Reports the condition of patients to the registered nurse, and any accidents or incidents on the unit.
6. Understands the importance of confidentiality and when to disclose information.
7. Understands the principles underpinning the risk assessment process. Contributes to maintaining the health and safety requirements of the unit.
8. Aware of the importance of accurate record keeping.
9. Understands and only undertakes activities that you are trained and competent to perform.
10. Aware of symptoms and conditions affecting the patients' well-being.
11. Understands the requirements for reporting on care.
12. Knows how to access journal and library resources and can provide general information to patients, carers and other professionals.
13. Knows when to refer to another member of the team.
14. Able to answer telephone and taking and giving telephone messages as required.
15. To support volunteers working within the Hospice.
16. To participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development.
17. To contribute to the team development.
18. To actively participate in ward meetings and ensure that accurate information is fed back to the appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
19. To participate in an annual staff appraisal or as appropriate. To recognize specific needs and areas of personal development.
20. To be aware of Fire Regulations, Health and Safety at work Act, 1974, and any subsequent relevant legislation.
Communication and Working Relationships
The Post Holder will have the most frequent contact with:
1. Patients, their relatives/carers.
2. All staff and volunteers.
3. The Community Team, other professionals and external agencies.
4. Students on Clinical Placements.
General Responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended. You also may be asked to undertake other duties within the general level and scope of the post.
All information regarding colleagues, customers, volunteers, patients and their relatives is confidential and must not be divulged.
Staff are expected to promote a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere for customers, patients, relatives, volunteers and others and to maintain and enhance the reputation of Cornwall Hospice Care at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified to NVQ level or equivalent in Care
* Previous care work experience
* Good team working skills
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to work flexibly
* Calm under pressure
* Some recent care work experience
* End of life care experience
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.
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