Bank Health Care Assistant
2 months ago
Job summary
Weare currently seeking a Health Care Assistant to work on a Bank Contract in ourIn Patient Unit.
Theprimary focus of the role will be to work within the framework of themultidisciplinary team, assisting them to provide palliative nursing care for patientsunder the direction of a registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
Theideal candidate will have experience of caring for patients within a similarsetting as well as providing support to their families.
Weare looking for great team players who enjoy working within a busy butsupportive environment.
About us
Teesside Hospice are a dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services, supporting the community across Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas.
We are changing and adapting and it is an exciting time to join us. We'll provide you with a welcoming and supportive working environment, other benefits include:
Contributory pension scheme (NHS transferrable)
Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive induction, and training and development
Free parking
Our strong values underpin how we work and interact with each other, our patients and their families and our supporters:
We are compassionate We are skilled We are trustworthy We are ethical We are accountable We act with integrityA recent staff survey showed that over 97% of clinical staff would recommend Teesside Hospice as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain patient confidentiality and abide by Information governance standards at all times.
To maintain a healthy and safe environment for all patients, staff and visitors and demonstrate awareness of risk management and infection prevention and control.
To participate in agreed programmes of care ensuring that all care given is clearly and accurately documented in line within standards and seeking support from senior staff as necessary.
To assist patients with their activities of daily living with dignity and privacy, in accordance with the person centred care plan, allowing them to maintain independence as appropriate.
Following training and assessment of competence to undertake the recording of patients temperature, pulse, blood pressure respirations and blood monitoring, and report to the registered nurse.
To assist in providing a relaxed informal space for patients and families to discuss their problems.
To undertake appropriate actions to meet the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the patient.
To provide appropriate emotional support for families.
To manage your workload/tasks as designated by the registered nurse leading the team.
Escort patients to outpatient appointments as required.
To actively participate in clinical audit.
To ensure the maintenance of confidentiality including accurate and timely records.
To liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, both internally and externally.
To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and standards at all times and to promote these to others.
Adopt the role of link worker/ link practitioner as required by the hospice management team.
Attend and participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to enhance service and self-development.
To encourage and promote the philosophy of Teesside Hospice and present a good public image, to co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies in order to uphold the charitys image and to win increased support for its work.
To be able to communicate effectively with all members of the team and to develop excellent relationships with community teams as appropriate to the role.
To participate in mandatory Clinical supervision or reflective practice as necessary as directed by the clinical leader.
To undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that staff, families and visitors are safe.
To be aware of the adult and child protection procedures and policy within Teesside Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to adhere to the Local Safeguarding Procedures at all times.
To participate in the induction of new staff to the department and wider hospice as necessary.
To support student nurses during their placement at Teesside Hospice and work alongside them as directed by the registered nurse.
To be able to carry out effective complaint, accident and incident reporting.
To play an active part in the Clinical Governance framework within the hospice.
To be aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies and work in accordance with IPC procedures at all times.
To be able to support the patient and the family at the time of death, respecting an individuals beliefs, community, culture and religion.
To be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the Hospice and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work.
To undertake administration changes in accordance with hospice policy
Attend all mandatory training courses Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, and Health and Safety training.
Access in-house training programme to further develop your palliative care knowledge.
Attend and complete relevant Palliative and End of Life Training.
Attend and complete clinical skills training including medicines management
Maintain own Portfolio, and complete core competencies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
An understanding of what a person centred approach. Some experience of working with patients with life limiting illness or end of life care.
Desirable
Understanding of safeguarding and preventing patients from abuse. Understanding of infection prevention and control.
Qualifications
Essential
Minimum level NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. A good standard of general education.-
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