Health Care Assistant - Hospice at Home in Farnham inFarnham PUBLISHED FRI 23 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberly and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.
Health Care Assistant Hospice at Home
Salary: £23,875 - £25,617 per annum, WTE based on 37.5 hours
Full time and part time positions available
Are you passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality care?
Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Hospice at Home team supporting patients in their own homes.
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Health Care Assistants who are looking for a rewarding role where they can provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment.
Successful candidates will have previous experience in a caring role, a recognised caring qualification and will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills. Flexibility to work across both the Community and Inpatient Unit is important.
Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, it is not essential as full training and support will be given.
About us
Post: Health Care Assistant
Accountable to: Community Services Manager
Job Purpose:
Under the direction and supervision of qualified registered staff, to maintain and support the highest standards of nursing care, so as to ensure that a high quality and comprehensive service is provided to all patients, their families and carers.
Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
To ensure statutory obligations are met that are relevant to the clinical area.
To ensure quality standards are maintained in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care.
To maintain and support the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of your qualifications and under the supervision of qualified staff.
Work to the agreed models of care and work allocation.
Escalate any clinical or non-clinical incidents to the nurse in charge, and complete incident documentation via Sentinel. Assist with investigations and risk assessments as appropriate.
2. Professional
To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and PT business plan and philosophy.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers.
Deliver a safe and high standard of care in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell policies, guidelines.
Where appropriate and under the supervision of qualified staff, provide information and support to patients, carers and relatives.
Maintain effective relationships with colleagues.
To maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous records on all patients, to ensure documentation meets agreed PT standards and adheres to Caldicott Guidelines.
3. Managerial
To work in accordance with the PT Fire, Health and Safety and Governance policies.
To effectively maintain and support the clinical area and monitor resources, including clinical supplies and equipment.
To ensure a team environment is maintained by developing effective relationships and being considerate towards colleagues, so as to create a team spirit and provide personal support.
Manage your own time effectively to meet PT aims and objectives.
4. Training and Development
Team
Maintain and support the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching.
Personal
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PT guidelines, policies and procedures.
To identify and develop own knowledge and clinical skills, through continual professional development, clinical supervision, discussion with other members of the MDT, and through PT Annual Appraisal Process.
5. Research
Participate in research and audit within the PT environment.
Assist in implementing the findings of evidence-based practice.
6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.
You are required to
adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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