Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom St Luke’s Hospice Full time

Job summary

We are looking torecruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant to joinus on the In Patient Centre.

With previousexperience of working in a care setting and a commitment to further training,education and development along with excellent inter-personal skills, verbaland written skills. You will be working under supervision as part of the wider nursingteam on the In-Patient Centre supporting our patients who are facing lifelimiting illnesses and providing support to their carers and visitors.

Main duties of the job

Overall Purpose of the Role

To maintain a high standard of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

To share in the responsibility within the nursing team for implementing and evaluating total care of the patient and their carers.

To enable patients and carers to maintain their individuality.

To maintain confidentiality of information according to Hospice policy.

To be responsible under indirect supervision of the qualified nursing team for providing individualised care to patients and carers whilst maintaining their dignity and choice at all times.

About us

St Lukes is anorganisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of lifeof all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or familyis ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through theprovision of high quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim toimprove the lives of these people at some of the most challenging times oftheir lives.

Our values embody ourway of working and they are Dignified, Compassionate, Inspired and Pioneering.Working for St Lukes offers a real opportunity to make a difference to localpeople.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

Working together with all disciplines involved with the total care of patients and their families; integrating care with the patients physical, psychological and spiritual needs.

Participate, under the supervision of the registered nurses, in nursing care and prioritise their own day to day tasks and activities.

Be aware of patients and carers needs and report any changes to the team Registered Nurse.

Safely handle patients in accordance with current moving and handling legislation.

Assist with the maintenance of a safe clinical environment, report to the Nurse in Charge on any issues identified which may put health, safety and security at risk.

Assist in the effective use of resources within the clinical area, equipment and supplies.

Report incidents and be aware of all relevant policies and procedures, Accidents, violence, fire.

Participate in the care of the patient and family after death.

Recognise limitations and refer on to other professionals as appropriate.

Deliver a high standard of care in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures.

To communicate effectively, both verbally and written with patients, carers and all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team.

Work with and support new members of staff during their induction to their role.

Where appropriate, under the direction of the registered nurse, input information onto the Infoflex patient database system.

2. Personal Development

Identify own learning needs and interests and attend appropriate training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Commitment to undertake further training/education

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an acute or palliative care setting Previous experience in caring for patients at end of life

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Awareness of the needs of palliative care patients Excellent verbal and written skills Ability to work under supervision Ability to work with patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their carers Ability to work within and contribute to a team Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

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