Overview
We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team at St Julia's Hospice. The post holders 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 possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, or equivalent. Working as a Bank member of staff, you will need to remain flexible to work hours as and when needed, cover staff holidays and sickness and work additional hours as required. Palliative care experience would be an advantage.
About us
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. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing the best standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.
Job responsibilities
Cornwall Hospice Care
JOB DESCRIPTION
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. Under the supervision of the Ward Sister/nurse in charge on the shift, the PostHolder is involved with the daily activities of patient care. To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active part in clinical audits in order to improve nursing practice. To work primarily within the in-patient unit.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Must have appropriate NVQ level 3 qualifications; Previous care work experience; End of life care experience; Good team working skills; Ability to prioritise workload; Ability to work flexibly; Calm under pressure.
Qualifications
* Qualified to NVQ3 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
Communication and working relationships
The Post Holder will have the most frequent contact with: Patients, their relatives/carers; All staff and volunteers; The Community Team, other professionals and external agencies; Students on Clinical Placements.
General responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended. All information regarding colleagues, customers, volunteers, patients and their relatives is confidential and must not be divulged. Compliance with CHC policies and procedures is essential as detailed in the Staff Handbook and CHC Health and Safety Policy. Any maintenance and safety issues must be reported immediately to the appropriate manager. 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.
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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