Bank Health Care Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Saint Asaph, United Kingdom St Kentigern Hospice Full time

Job summary

We are looking for dedicated Bank health care support workers who are passionate about working in end of life care.

Successful candidates will have very high standards of care delivery and be an excellent communicator.

You will be empathetic and caring.

Main duties of the job

You will administer personal care with compassion, caring and warmth.

You will be organised and have excellent communication skills

You will work as a valued member of the health care team, and able to communicate any changes of significance to the team.

Ideally you will have experience of health care support work

About us

St Kentigern Hospice lies in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd and has recently been refurbished and had a major extension providing excellent facilities including its public Caffi Cariad. We regard ourselves as central to our wonderful community and are privileged to serve them.

We are passionate about our work and are very fortunate to do the work we do.

You will be a valued member of St Kentigern's hospice and work in wonderful surroundings, with great cafe food and ample parking.

NHS pensions continued.

Job description

Job responsibilities

STKENTIGERN HOSPICE

BANK HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER

Responsible to: Ward Sister

Accountable to: Matron

ROLE

To help and assist other members of the multidisciplinaryteam in creating an atmosphere in which patients and their families aresupported and receive the best care possible.

AIMS

1. To respect, empower and work inpartnership with others, ensuring the delivery of high quality care.

2. Work independently within your role, planning care alongside registeredNurses.

3. Assistregistered nurses in carrying out care.

4. Prioritisecare appropriately, observe and report accurately on patients generalconditions, ensuring that all information is communicated by taking part indiscussion and recording relevant information.

5. Mentor and be a role model to new membersof the team.

6. Tobe part of the team, share the planning, implementation and evaluation of thecare of patients, and support for families.

7. To maintain a high standard of nursingcare, and participate in making improvementsto working practice.

8. Tohelp ensure a safe working environment, be aware of the Safety at Work Policyand work within its guidelines. Carry out risk assessments as required.

9. Help promote good working relationships within the team, offering peersupport and encouraging supportivepractice.

Reviewed04/06/2020 JMcG

CLINICAL DUTIES

1. Workwithin the hospice team to promote holistic care of patients and families.

2. Help assess the individual needs of thepatient and the family.

3. Beresponsible and accountable for own performance and standard of care given.

4. Communicaterelevant information to the rest of the team concerning patient and family,respecting confidentiality.

5. Participatein discussion on patient care during ward report and at multidisciplinary teammeetings.

6. Be involvedin the support of bereaved relatives when appropriate.

7. Towork flexibly if required across day therapies and the inpatient unit.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Beaware of clinical developments within your and attend relevant studyopportunities.

2. Written appraisal by staff nurse orWard Sister (minimum once yearly).

3. Use opportunities to consolidatelearned skills.

4. Identifyspecific needs to widen knowledge and experience as appropriate

5. Develop competencies relevant to your role as identified in annual appraisal.

GENERAL

This job description outlines the main elements of the roleand is subject to regular review and possible alteration.

St Kentigern Hospice's inpatient unit that provides palliative care to patients with all life limitingillnesses and a day therapies unit that offers enabling support to patients.

Reviewed 04/06/2020 JMcG

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospice OR in any other palliative care setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills Warm and compassionate Team player Non-judgemental

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