Senior Health Care Assistant - Hospice at Home inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED
WED 4 DEC 2024
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust rOH9fB9A
Opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality palliative and end of life care in a community setting.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to support patients and families.
Ability to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by helping them remain in their own homes during their final stages.
Flexibility in working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Career development opportunities in palliative care, enhancing skills and knowledge in a specialized field.
Supportive work environment focused on the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of patients and their families.
The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Senior Health Care Assistant for their Hospice at Home (H@H) team in Salisbury. This role involves delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients who prefer to stay in their own homes, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in community care or senior health care and be committed to providing comprehensive social, emotional, psychological, and overall well-being support to patients and their families.
Candidates must possess a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. This position offers an opportunity for career development in the field of palliative care, and a flexible working schedule within the H@H service is required.
Candidates must possess a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. This position offers an opportunity for career development in the field of palliative care, and a flexible working schedule within the H@H service is required.
Are you passionate about palliative and end of life care?
Do you have experience of working with patients in the community or senior health care experience?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hospice at Home team (H@H). Working alongside the multidisciplinary team the H@H team provide high quality palliative and end of life care to patients wishing to remain in their own home.
We are inviting applications from candidates with a passion for palliative care and end of life care, looking for career development in this area. Candidates will need to work flexibly within the H@H service providing social, emotional, psychological and wider well-being care to our patients and their families.
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
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Working as a Senior Health Care Assistant in the UK requires a combination of clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are some of the key skills you may need:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic life support and first aid
- Administering medications (under supervision)
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)
- Knowledge of hygiene and infection control practices
- Assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, mobility)
2. Communication Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication, especially with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Empathy and active listening to understand patient needs
- Ability to communicate complex information in an understandable way
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Building rapport with patients and their families
- Teamwork and collaboration with other healthcare professionals
- Conflict resolution and handling difficult situations
4. Organizational Skills:
- Time management to prioritize tasks and manage patient care effectively
- Record-keeping and documentation skills to ensure accurate patient records
5. Leadership and Supervisory Skills:
- Ability to oversee and mentor junior healthcare staff
- Coordination of duties and delegating tasks effectively
6. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Critical thinking and the ability to assess situations quickly
- Developing care plans and adapting to patient needs
7. Knowledge of Policies and Procedures:
- Understanding of relevant healthcare regulations and policies
- Familiarity with safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality standards
8. Resilience and Emotional Intelligence:
- Coping with the emotional demands of the role
- Maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations
9. Cultural Competence:
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients
10. Continuous Professional Development:
- Commitment to ongoing training and upskilling in healthcare practices.
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