• Job Description

  Req#: B0255-24-0001?language=en&page=690&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Healthcare Assistant (Bank Staff)

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the IPU team at St. Rocco's Hospice. We are looking to recruit Bank Healthcare Assistants for our In-Patient Unit, with an opportunity to work across all clinical departments, including the outreach services.

  The successful applicant should be an enthusiastic healthcare assistant who strives to deliver a high standard of quality care and is able to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  Please specify your availability to work bank shifts. Hours will be worked between Mon to Sun, including days, nights, evenings and weekends you will be notified by your line manager.Unsociable Hours Enhancement

  Monday to Friday from 8pm til 8am - £15.55p/h

  Saturday - £15.55p/h

  Sunday & Bank Holiday - £19.44 per hour

  Unpaid Breaks

  T&Cs apply.

  Please note if we receive a high volume of applications this advert may close early.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Main duties of the job

  Main duties of the job

  To assist members of the Nursing Team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends in accordance with all St Roccos policies, procedures and guidelines.

  About us

  Benefits T&C's Apply:The post is not a salary incremental post and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

  St. Rocco's Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to 2 references & DBS.

  A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.

  St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

  Date posted

  21 May 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £11.67 an hour Plus enhancements for evenings & weekend work.

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  B0255-24-0001

  Job locations

  Lockton Lane

  Bewsey

  Warrington

  Cheshire

  WA5 0BW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description

  JOB TITLE: IPU HCA (Bank)

  REPORTS TO: Ward Manager/Senior Nurse

  JOB SUMMARY

  To assist members of the Nursing Team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends in accordance with all St Roccos policies, procedures and guidelines.

  KEY STRATEGIC RESPONSIBLILITES

  Performing all duties as delegated and supervised by a trained nurse.

  Assisting trained nurses in basic patient care. This care is prescribed by trained nurses in individual care plans.

  Minimising the risk of patients, staff and visitors acquiring a health care associated infection, to include:

  1. Observing universal infection control precautions.

  2. Hand hygiene.

  3. Safe handling and disposal of clinical waste.

  4. Housekeeping and cleaning regimes for all patient areas.

  5. Relevant training and access to infection control.

  6. Ensuring patients are not treated with contaminated medical devices.

  OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  To be responsible for the standard of care given under the direction of a trained nurse.

  To assist with patients personal hygiene and to meet toilet care needs.

  To assist patients with mobility, lifting and turning.

  To assist in the distribution of drinks and meals and with feeding patients if necessary.

  To listen and talk with patients, relatives and friends and to report relevant information to trained staff.

  To assist patients with access to appropriate religious or spiritual support as required according to the Hospices guidelines.

  To maintain a respectful, non-judgmental and caring attitude toward all patients, their families and friends.

  To take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and co-operate with the Hospice and others in meeting statutory regulations in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

  To report, as soon as practical, accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that incident forms are completed.

  COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  To communicate relevant information about patients to the ward team.

  To assist in providing a welcoming, friendly and professional environment where relatives may participate appropriately as partners within the caring team.

  To assist in the maintenance of harmonious working relationships within the ward team.

  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  To learn required skills and to widen experience as appropriate.

  INFORMATION SYSTEM

  During the course of your duties you may see or hear information of a confidential nature. You are required not to disclose any such information to any unauthorised persons and to ensure safe and secure management of information within the ward in relation to both paper and electronic records.

  SAFEGUARDING DUTY

  It is the responsibility of the post holder to be aware of and follow the legislation and guidance regarding Safeguarding Adults and Children as stated in the Hospice Safeguarding Policy. This applies to all staff regardless of which member of the family is the primary client. The post holder is responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of safeguarding training according to their role.

  ASSURANCE STATEMENT

  The purpose of this job description is to outline levels of responsibility and accountability of this post, to ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is identified and lines of accountability are clear.

  It is the responsibility of all employees to adhere to general policies and procedures.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description

  JOB TITLE: IPU HCA (Bank)

  REPORTS TO: Ward Manager/Senior Nurse

  JOB SUMMARY

  To assist members of the Nursing Team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends in accordance with all St Roccos policies, procedures and guidelines.

  KEY STRATEGIC RESPONSIBLILITES

  Performing all duties as delegated and supervised by a trained nurse.

  Assisting trained nurses in basic patient care. This care is prescribed by trained nurses in individual care plans.

  Minimising the risk of patients, staff and visitors acquiring a health care associated infection, to include:

  1. Observing universal infection control precautions.

  2. Hand hygiene.

  3. Safe handling and disposal of clinical waste.

  4. Housekeeping and cleaning regimes for all patient areas.

  5. Relevant training and access to infection control.

  6. Ensuring patients are not treated with contaminated medical devices.

  OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  To be responsible for the standard of care given under the direction of a trained nurse.

  To assist with patients personal hygiene and to meet toilet care needs.

  To assist patients with mobility, lifting and turning.

  To assist in the distribution of drinks and meals and with feeding patients if necessary.

  To listen and talk with patients, relatives and friends and to report relevant information to trained staff.

  To assist patients with access to appropriate religious or spiritual support as required according to the Hospices guidelines.

  To maintain a respectful, non-judgmental and caring attitude toward all patients, their families and friends.

  To take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and co-operate with the Hospice and others in meeting statutory regulations in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

  To report, as soon as practical, accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that incident forms are completed.

  COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  To communicate relevant information about patients to the ward team.

  To assist in providing a welcoming, friendly and professional environment where relatives may participate appropriately as partners within the caring team.

  To assist in the maintenance of harmonious working relationships within the ward team.

  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  To learn required skills and to widen experience as appropriate.

  INFORMATION SYSTEM

  During the course of your duties you may see or hear information of a confidential nature. You are required not to disclose any such information to any unauthorised persons and to ensure safe and secure management of information within the ward in relation to both paper and electronic records.

  SAFEGUARDING DUTY

  It is the responsibility of the post holder to be aware of and follow the legislation and guidance regarding Safeguarding Adults and Children as stated in the Hospice Safeguarding Policy. This applies to all staff regardless of which member of the family is the primary client. The post holder is responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of safeguarding training according to their role.

  ASSURANCE STATEMENT

  The purpose of this job description is to outline levels of responsibility and accountability of this post, to ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is identified and lines of accountability are clear.

  It is the responsibility of all employees to adhere to general policies and procedures.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • - Previous experience as a Health Care assistant in Health and Social Care
  • - Good communication skills
  • - Basic IT skills
  • - Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
  • - Ability to work as part of a team and actively contribute to its success
  • - Patient focussed-positive, compassionate and caring attitude

  Desirable

  • - Empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs
  • - Experience of working in a palliative care setting

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • - NVQ 2 or Health and Social Care Certificate
  • - Literacy and numeracy skills

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • - Previous experience as a Health Care assistant in Health and Social Care
  • - Good communication skills
  • - Basic IT skills
  • - Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
  • - Ability to work as part of a team and actively contribute to its success
  • - Patient focussed-positive, compassionate and caring attitude

  Desirable

  • - Empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs
  • - Experience of working in a palliative care setting

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • - NVQ 2 or Health and Social Care Certificate
  • - Literacy and numeracy skills

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St. Rocco’s Hospice

  Address

  Lockton Lane

  Bewsey

  Warrington

  Cheshire

  WA5 0BW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stroccos.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St. Rocco’s Hospice

  Address

  Lockton Lane

  Bewsey

  Warrington

  Cheshire

  WA5 0BW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stroccos.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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