The Macmillan Health Care Assistant Band 3 is an experienced member of the team undertaking person-centered care in the community setting and supporting the Band 2 MHCT.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a compassionate team that delivers end-of-life services. The team works closely with District Nurses, Community Macmillan Nurses, End of Life Lead Nurse, Unscheduled Care Team, and outside agencies to ensure the best possible care.
The Macmillan Health Care Team provides a robust and consistent package of care for end-of-life patients and their families, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The service may also include night sits.
The Macmillan Health Care Service is a central referral point for end-of-life services. The team collaborates with District Nurses, therapists, General Practitioners, Macmillan Nurses, and the short-term care team. The team is passionate about their service, underpinned by a strong philosophy. The successful candidate may be expected to support and work with other community teams as necessary.
We assist with patients' personal care up to four visits a day, seven days a week, including night sits.
We care for patients at the end of their life journey who choose to remain at home. We support those who are rapidly deteriorating and provide sensitive support to families. We promote independence to help patients maintain their sense of control and pride, adapting to their choices.
Our care respects the individual physically and promotes dignity until the end. We honor the individual’s wishes, secure consent for activities, and strive to provide high standards of adaptable, resourceful care tailored to individual and family needs.
The Macmillan Health Care Assistant Band 3 works alongside the community nursing team, undertaking person-centered care and supporting the Band 2 MHCT. The role involves delegated work in accordance with the vocational competencies detailed within the National Qualification Framework (NQF) at Level 3, in line with local policies and guidelines.
The candidate must have access to their own car, a valid driving license, and less than six points on their license.
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS acute and community partnerships, serving over one million patients annually with a budget exceeding £1.3 billion. It comprises two Trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The partnership is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for 1.65 million people, employing nearly 20,000 staff across main hospital sites including Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital.
As teaching hospitals affiliated with Hull York Medical School, they lead and contribute to research in biomedical sciences, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology.
They are dedicated to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce to deliver excellent care and a promising future for their staff, partnership, and community.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Claire Hebden
Job Title: Operational Matron
Email: claire.hebden@nhs.net
Phone: 07926078423
* Louise Garland
Team Leader
Email: l.garland@nhs.net
Phone: 03033 306836
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