Great Oaks Hospice provides quality end of life care and support services, free of charge, for adults, and their families, in the community.
As we grow our services to meet the needs of our community, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Health Care Assistant into a key role in our Hospice@Home team.
Successful candidates will need to work flexibly in the community, providing social, emotional, physiological and wider well‑being care to our patients.
If you have an NVQ Level 2/3 or Care Certificate in Health Care (or equivalent), 2 or more years experience in a palliative/End of Life Care setting and are looking for a fulfilling role, we would like to hear from you.
About us
Great Oaks Hospice is located in Coleford, Gloucestershire. We are a charity and our team provide end of life care services, free of charge, for adults, and their families, across the Forest of Dean Community.
Our mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone when they need it most and, working with our staff, volunteers, community, supporters and partners, we aspire to be the most trusted provider of hospice care and support for our community.
Main duties of the job
Hospice at Home provides skilled nursing care to patients and their families within their own home or usual care environment for specific periods of time. The Health Care Assistant works under the direction of the Hospice@Home Lead, who establishes the care needs of the patient and family from the District Nurse in their capacity as the key worker.
The Health Care Assistant provides quality care that encompasses physical, emotional, and wider well‑being of the patient, plus appropriate and timely support to their family and those affected by the situation.
Job responsibilities
Please note we may also consider applications from Registered Nurses for this position.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Work in the home environment as a Lone Worker.
- Follow policies, procedures and guidelines as per the Hospice at Home Handbook.
- Work in accordance with Lone Worker Policy.
- Recognise and report limitations of own professional competence/experience and personal living standards that may differ from those in receipt of care.
- Recognise the need and undertake any training identified via Line Management and/or annual appraisal.
- Be aware of risk to self and others under Health and Safety Regulations.
- Verbally report any accident or untoward incident as soon as possible followed by a written report.
- Be aware of Out‑of‑Hours Procedures when seeking advice and/or support.
- Respect people’s personal choices for lifestyle and living arrangements.
- Work collaboratively and constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy.
- Be proactive and flexible in your contribution to the promotion of our services.
Communications
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers as part of their receipt of End‑of‑Life Care.
- Be aware of the role of all personnel within the wider multi‑disciplinary team including community staff, social services, hospital professionals, the specialist palliative care team and other agencies.
- Maintain regular professional contact with Community Services Manager and Hospice at Home Lead.
- Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters.
Other Requirements
- Driver’s licence needed as will be required to carry out home visits; hospice pool car available for this.
- Occupational Health screening is required for this role. The expectation is to be fit for the role and able to carry out light to moderate nursing duties such as manual handling.
- Flexibility within the rota to meet the needs of the organisation.
Professional Knowledge
- Awareness of Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care and the Gloucestershire End of Life Care Strategy.
- Competent in personal care to very sick patients.
- Awareness of changes in condition and possible need for symptom control.
- Awareness of infection control issues.
- Knowledge of evidence‑based care.
- Clear and concise documentation skills.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
- Care Certificate in Health Care.
Experience
- Experience in palliative/End of Life Care within a community setting such as community nurse service or community hospital.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Further experience in any of the following: Elderly Care, Neurological care, Stroke Care, General Medical Care, Chronic Disease Management.
Personal Skills & Attributes
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Effective team worker.
- Flexible, innovative, and motivated.
- Insight into the needs of the patient group.
- Holistic approach to care.
- Professional manner.
- Emotional maturity.
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.
£26,344 a year (FTE), paid pro‑rata at an hourly rate of £13.51
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