About this role
Job summary
Reports to: Associate Director for In-Patient Unit & Care at HomeAre you looking for the opportunity to work within a holistically focused, multi-disciplinary team; improving the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses?
Main duties of the job
To work predominantly within the in patient unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
To work as a part of the Hospice multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised, holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
When required to support guests in the Respite for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
Maintain accurate record keeping and clear handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.
Flexibility to work within a variable staff roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week service.
About us
We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that. Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks.
To work mainly within IPU with a degree of flexibility to support community as and when required
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To work predominantly within the in patient unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
To work as a part of the Hospice multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised, holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
When required to support guests in the Respite for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
Maintain accurate record keeping and clear handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.
Flexibility to work within a variable staff roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week service.
Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting their valuable role within the IPU.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of good general education Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care Willingness to learn and develop new skills. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check Desirable:
Desirable
Current driving licence, with use of own car Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting Experience of using electronic patent record systems Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2 Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year Previous experience of rehabilitative care
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Hospice of St Francis
Address The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)