Healthcare Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cheltenham, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Unit
Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 0QJ
Full & Part time hours available
£11.44 per hour – plus competitive benefits and enhancements

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist
end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

About us

Our hospice is Gloucestershire’s only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care. You can also be cared for in your own home, or receive virtual support from our day hospice and outpatient services in the comfort and safety of your own home. We will help you live the best life you possibly can.

About the Role

We’re here for people aged 18 and over living with conditions like cancer, heart failure and lung disease. We offer a range of support from our three sites, from inpatient care.

As one of our Healthcare Assistants you will:

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals and their families
• Assist individuals with administration of their medication according to policy guidelines
• Carry out any essential domestic duties as agreed in the care plan
• Encourage/support mobility and abide by moving and handling guidelines
• Assist with nutritional needs, as per the nutritional assessment
• Be able to provide observation of temperature and urinalysis. Collection and deliver of specimens for pathological testing
• Work to ensure the standard of infection prevention and control are followed at all times

About you

We want to hear from dedicated Healthcare Assistants with sound clinical skills who are keen to make a real difference. We pride ourselves on a team that has been chosen because they’re highly professional, passionate and dedicated to providing incredible end of life care.

To join us as a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll need:

• An NVQ and/or QCF Level 2 qualification (or the willingness to gain this)
• Experience of working in a team
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word, the internet and email
• Strong communication skills and an empathetic approach

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• People Perks

For more details please visit our website



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