Healthcare Assistant - Hospice at Home Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED FRI 20 DEC 2024

Band 3 GOOD SALARY

END OF LIFE FAMILY MATERNITY NHS NIGHTS

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Opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients at the end of life, making a significant difference in their comfort and dignity.

Flexibility with part-time hours (20 hours per week), allowing for a better work-life balance.

Ability to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, enhancing professional development and collaboration.

The role offers independence and the chance to work unsupervised in patients' homes, fostering a sense of responsibility and trust.

The position includes the chance to gain the Care Certificate during induction, improving skills and qualifications.

Engagement with families, providing emotional support and respite, which is rewarding and impactful for both patients and their loved ones.

As part of a respected organization (Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), you can contribute to high-quality healthcare service in the community.

The position of Healthcare Assistant - Hospice at Home with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves providing palliative care to patients in their homes as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a Part-time commitment of 20 hours per week, alongside a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification and previous community healthcare experience. Successful candidates will work independently in patients' homes, offering support for both patient care and family respite, and may also cover shifts in the inpatient unit.

Key responsibilities include executing patient interventions, maintaining excellent communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and accommodating a flexible work schedule that includes both day and night shifts. Applicants must possess a valid UK driver's license and access to a car for business purposes, and they will receive support in completing the Care Certificate during their induction.

Healthcare Assistant - Hospice at Home

Band 3

Part time - 20 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistantto join our Hospice at Home team. The team provide care and support to patients with palliative care needs, and their families, alongside existing primary care services across South Sefton in the patient's own home.

It is essential that applicants have a relevant NVQ Level 3 and previous experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a community setting, along with a valid full UK drivers licence and access to their own car for business purposes.

The successful applicant will be supported to complete the Care Certificate as part of their induction.

This post involves shift work over 7 days, and rotation between nights and days will be required.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will assist and support the community clinical team(s). This will include working as within the patients home environment to provide care and support to patients with palliative care needs, and their families.

The Hospice at Home service supports the family and patient to enable the patient to remain at home in their preferred place of care towards the end of their life. It is supplementary to any CHC package of care, and provides HCA care shifts or sits, for extended periods of time providing 1:1 care for palliative patients, supporting the family to have a break from their carer role during these periods.

The post holder would be expected to undertake a range of patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 3 skills as determined by the needs of the individual patient. The successful applicant will be required to work unsupervised as a lone worker in the patient's own home caring for patients with a range of palliative care needs, in the last months, days and hours of their lives. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, both with patients and families, the wider specialist palliative care MDT, and when collaborating with primary care teams caring for the patient.

The post holder may at times be required to provide support and cover as a Band 3 HCA for the specialist palliative care inpatient unit based at Woodlands Hospice.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UKs largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of this role and its requirements.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills:

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.

2. Empathy and Compassion:

- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.

- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.

3. Basic Clinical Skills:

- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.

- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).

- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.

4. Teamwork:

- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

- Being a supportive team player.

5. Time Management:

- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.

6. Attention to Detail:

- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.

- Paying close attention to patient safety.

7. Problem Solving Skills:

- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.

- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.

8. Physical Stamina:

- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.

- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.

Personal Qualities:

- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.

- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.

- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.

Training and Qualifications:

While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.

Experience:

Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.