Healthcare Assistant • Manchester St Ann’s Hospice
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Assistant with St Ann’s Hospice in Manchester\n\n At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations. You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference. Have you got what it takes? Are you interested in providing compassionate, high quality care to people living with life limiting illnesses? Can you demonstrate good communication skills? Are you committed to caring for our patients, families, carers and others who are important to them? You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann's Hospice. To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) within the inpatient unit, supporting patients (and those close to them) with a life limiting illness. Working within the policy framework of the hospice to help ensure the organisational aims are met. The HCA will work closely with the registered nurses to support the assessment, planning, evaluation and delivery of all relevant aspects of specialist palliative patient care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. The HCA is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and the HCA will foster good working relationships with other team members to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and timely support to patients and those close to them. St Anns delivers a service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover. About us The Health Care Assistant will: Provide holistic palliative care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients and those closest to them Ensure accurate record keeping on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements Effectively communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the planning of care Work in accordance with hospice policies to ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times. To assist in providing bereavement support to carers and relative, participating in relevant remembrance events. Actively participate in the hospice Performance Development review process to identify own learning needs and take necessary steps to reach objectives and develop own competence to practice. Use support systems appropriately to support wellbeing and personal development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions. Act as an ambassador for St Anns hospice by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times. Provide support to new members of the team, students and volunteers. Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team initiatives. Take an active part in ward meetings. Support with relevant link groups. "}