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Job Description
1.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Band:
3
Location:
Searle House, Exeter EX2 5JJ
Hours:
As on contract, including rotation to nights
Team/Directorate:
Inpatient Unit (IPU)
Responsible To:
Ward Manager
Responsible For:
N/A
Accountable to:
Head of Inpatient Services and Clinical Quality
2. JOB PURPOSE
To work within a multi-disciplinary team and alongside registered nursing staff to deliver a high standard of evidence-based specialist palliative care.
To provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.
3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1
Main Responsibilities
Assist with the implementation of planned care for patients and those close to them under the supervision of registered colleagues to ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times.
Assist in monitoring patients conditions on a continuous basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers, to ensure appropriate escalation to senior colleagues when required.
Develop communication skills to be able to interact with patients in a sensitive and professional manner in order to promote and maintain Hospiscares values.
Undertake completion of HCA competencies to be able to deliver simple clinical observations and provide input to patient care plans.
Assist in general housekeeping and monitoring of stock/supplies to ensure smooth running of the ward to a high standard.
Adhere to Hospiscares clinical recordkeeping policy when providing and sharing verbal, digital or written information and instructions, to ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times.
Infection Prevention and Control
Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks.
Disclosure and Barring Service
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced level check with Adults and Children Barred Lists.
Internal
Inpatient Unit team
Medical team Reception and Front of House teamCatering and Estates teams
Supportive Care team
Volunteers
Student Nurses and trainees
External
Patients and those close to them
3.3 Health & SafetyEnsure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to
Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare
Complete online training as and when required
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work
Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable
Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations
3.4 GeneralBe aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times
Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year
Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments
Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post
Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills
Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role
3.5 Other
Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare
As a Health Care Assistant on our IPU, you will work alongside registered nursing staff in the multi-disciplinary team, helping to provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.
You will have experience in delivering care in a clinical setting, alongside awareness of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Some experience of working in specialist palliative care would be an advantage. You will work equally well on your own initiative, managing a delegated workload and escalating issues as appropriate, or co-operatively as part of the team. Your developed communication and interpersonal skills will also be essential to be effective in this role.
Assist with the implementation of planned care for patients and those close to them under the supervision of registered colleagues to ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times.
Assist in monitoring patients’ conditions on a continuous basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers, to ensure appropriate escalation to senior colleagues when required.
Develop communication skills to be able to interact with patients in a sensitive and professional manner in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare’s values.
Undertake completion of HCA competencies to be able to deliver simple clinical observations and provide input to patient care plans.
Assist in general housekeeping and monitoring of stock/supplies to ensure smooth running of the ward to a high standard.
Adhere to Hospiscare’s clinical recordkeeping policy when providing and sharing verbal, digital or written information and instructions, to ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times.
Job Description
1.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Band:
3
Location:
Searle House, Exeter EX2 5JJ
Hours:
As on contract, including rotation to nights
Team/Directorate:
Inpatient Unit (IPU)
Responsible To:
Ward Manager
Responsible For:
N/A
Accountable to:
Head of Inpatient Services and Clinical Quality
2. JOB PURPOSE
To work within a multi-disciplinary team and alongside registered nursing staff to deliver a high standard of evidence-based specialist palliative care.
To provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.
3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1
Main Responsibilities
Assist with the implementation of planned care for patients and those close to them under the supervision of registered colleagues to ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times.
Assist in monitoring patients conditions on a continuous basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers, to ensure appropriate escalation to senior colleagues when required.
Develop communication skills to be able to interact with patients in a sensitive and professional manner in order to promote and maintain Hospiscares values.
Undertake completion of HCA competencies to be able to deliver simple clinical observations and provide input to patient care plans.
Assist in general housekeeping and monitoring of stock/supplies to ensure smooth running of the ward to a high standard.
Adhere to Hospiscares clinical recordkeeping policy when providing and sharing verbal, digital or written information and instructions, to ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times.
Infection Prevention and Control
Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks.
Disclosure and Barring Service
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced level check with Adults and Children Barred Lists.
Internal
Inpatient Unit team
Medical team Reception and Front of House teamCatering and Estates teams
Supportive Care team
Volunteers
Student Nurses and trainees
External
Patients and those close to them
3.3 Health & SafetyEnsure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to
Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare
Complete online training as and when required
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work
Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable
Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations
3.4 GeneralBe aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times
Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year
Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments
Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post
Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills
Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role
3.5 Other
Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare
As a Health Care Assistant on our IPU, you will work alongside registered nursing staff in the multi-disciplinary team, helping to provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.
You will have experience in delivering care in a clinical setting, alongside awareness of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Some experience of working in specialist palliative care would be an advantage. You will work equally well on your own initiative, managing a delegated workload and escalating issues as appropriate, or co-operatively as part of the team. Your developed communication and interpersonal skills will also be essential to be effective in this role.
Assist with the implementation of planned care for patients and those close to them under the supervision of registered colleagues to ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times.
Assist in monitoring patients’ conditions on a continuous basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers, to ensure appropriate escalation to senior colleagues when required.
Develop communication skills to be able to interact with patients in a sensitive and professional manner in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare’s values.
Undertake completion of HCA competencies to be able to deliver simple clinical observations and provide input to patient care plans.
Assist in general housekeeping and monitoring of stock/supplies to ensure smooth running of the ward to a high standard.
Adhere to Hospiscare’s clinical recordkeeping policy when providing and sharing verbal, digital or written information and instructions, to ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times.
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