NHS
Healthcare Assistant - Little Havens IPU
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Job Description
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- Assist with the care of a patient after death, to provide bereavement support, assist with planning and liaising with funeral directors
- Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support, especially to distressed relatives.
- Ensure patients wellbeing and recreational activities are prioritised and appropriate referrals are made to specialist services
- Support the nursing staff in the delivery, administration and recording of medication following appropriate policies and procedures.
- Assist medical staff, chaperoning and acting as advocate for the patient if the family are not present
- Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment.
- Assist with the care of a patient after death, to provide bereavement support, assist with planning and liaising with funeral directors
- Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support, especially to distressed relatives.
- Ensure patients wellbeing and recreational activities are prioritised and appropriate referrals are made to specialist services
- Support the nursing staff in the delivery, administration and recording of medication following appropriate policies and procedures.
- Assist medical staff, chaperoning and acting as advocate for the patient if the family are not present
- Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment.
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
- Care Certificate
- Good standard of IT skills, including using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and Excel.
- Experience of strong communication skills in previous roles
- Experience of working in an environment undertaking personal care for patients
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
- Care Certificate
- Good standard of IT skills, including using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and Excel.
- Experience of strong communication skills in previous roles
- Experience of working in an environment undertaking personal care for patients
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Unit, located at Little Havens Hospice, nestled within the beautiful Essex countryside in Thundersley.
Part time options are available.
Please note: Havens Hospices is a local charity and not part of the NHS. We regret that we are unable to offer any form of UK Visa Sponsorship.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a member of our Children & Young Person's multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to patients and their families, creating a welcoming, caring, safe and supportive environment for patients, families and all involved in the work of the hospice.
About us
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Details
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 to £25,674 a year Agenda for Change competitive salary.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Trac ID 6992892
Job locations
Little Havens
Daws Heath Road
Benfleet
SS7 2LH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
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Qualifications
Essential
Skills & Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Skills & Experience
Essential
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
Havens Hospices
Address
Little Havens
Daws Heath Road
Benfleet
SS7 2LH
Employer's website
https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Havens Hospices
Address
Little Havens
Daws Heath Road
Benfleet
SS7 2LH
Employer's website
https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.