Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for passionate and committed care assistants to join our inpatient unit, Sylvan Ward on a bank contract basis.Our 12-bed unit is a well-supported setting where you work alongside a multidisciplinary team of fellow Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, specialist Medical team and Allied Health Professionals.
Additionally, our volunteers bring plenty of positivity and invaluable support to our ward.
This diversity of skills, knowledge and experience is fundamental to excellent care, and the wards friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Main duties of the job The Hospice Team work with patients and their families who:Have a condition or conditions requiring symptom management whilst in the last chapter of their life Have a severe chronic disease for whom a deterioration may be life-limiting Are in frail overall health and at risk of sudden deteriorationThis rewarding role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients and their families get the care they need.
About us St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity providing help, advice and support to people in West Suffolk and Thetford in the final chapters of their life, who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses.
Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too.
They include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help.
St Nicholas Hospice is dedicated to its vision for everyone to matter in life and death.As an employee, you will have access to:Free onsite parking Onsite catering Access to Blue Light Card scheme with a range of discounts Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities:To carrying out tasks involving direct patient care and support to patients and families.Work with registered health professionals to deliver specialist palliative care to patients.To act within the limits of own competence and authorityTo support and direct clinical care assistant volunteers.Please view the attached document which details the full job description of this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential The Care Certificate or equivalent entry level caring qualification Numeracy and literacy skills at GCSE level or equivalent Desirable NVQ in Care Level 2/3 Experience Essential Experience working as a Nursing/Care assistant Desirable Work based Palliative Care experience