About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant as we are expanding our Hospice at Home service into Hammersmith Fulham.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working alone in patients home and will be responsible for the provision of their individual care needs may include; assisting with clients personal hygiene, toileting need, monitoring skin integrity, supporting with nutrition and hydration and prompting re medication. You will also be providing emotional support to the patient and those important to the them.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
Job description Job responsibilities
The service is designed to deliver end of life and respite care for patients with specialist palliative care needs that wish to remain in their own home. The Health Care assistant will work autonomously and be responsible for giving a quality of care. You will be supported in your role by the Hospice @Home Clinical Support Nurses and the Hospice@Home Nurse Manager.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
NVQ level 2 or 3 Experience of caring for patients at end of life or those with life limiting illness At least 12 months experience as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital or other caring environment
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 The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address 60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)