About this role
Job summary
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
The Palliative Nursing Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team delivering a range of patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Hospice, providing holistic patient care based on physical, psychological and spiritual needs of individuals in our care..
Main duties of the job
The post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Ward Manager or nurse in charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable hours working to meet the needs of the service.
About us
In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -
- Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) and public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Access to Blue Light discount card
- Access to complementary Therapy
- Free parking
- Onsite cafe
We have an amazing multi disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.
Our Vision is -
Every person affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest of life care and bereavement support.
Our Values are
- COMPASSION
- ACCESSIBILITY
- RESPECT
- EXCELLENCE
- SPARK
The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Palliative Nursing Assistant
Hours: 30 - 36 hours per week
Location: Tapping House, Hillington PE31 6BH
JOB PURPOSE
The Palliative Nursing Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team delivering a range of patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Hospice, providing basic patient care based on providing physical, psychological and spiritual needs of individuals in their care.
The post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Nurse Manager or nurse in charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable hours working to meet the needs of the service.
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of patient care focused on individual need, promoting independence and re-enablement where possible.
- To assist in developing a caring, supportive and spiritual atmosphere in all areas of the Hospice
- To maintain a high standard of patient care ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To give individualised patient care under the direction and supervision of the trained nursing staff
- To develop skills in caring for palliative patients and those at the end of life, their carers and families
- To support trained nurses in their role and work as a member of the nursing team
- To work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff reporting changes in patients conditions and needs as they occur.
- Contribute to the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, together with other health and social care professionals and chaplaincy.
- Cover a 24 hour nursing rota when the need arises (Day or Night shifts)
- To work in other areas of the Hospice when needed (eg in the Hospice at Home team)
- Participate in implementing care delegated by trained staff for which training has been given and competence achieved
- To work towards a Competency Framework for Palliative Nursing Assistants, maintaining a professional portfolio of evidence; and participating in the Hospice Clinical Supervision and Appraisal process.
- To participate in meetings related to families and staff.
- Maintain a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, their families, visitors, volunteers and staff.
Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and procedures including but not limited to health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentiality and equality, diversity & inclusion.
Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and supporters of the Hospice.
Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering the Hospices policies on safeguarding.
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exemptions Order 1975, and such will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Information Security, Confidentiality, and Records Management
The role requires adherence to organisational policies concerning information security, data privacy, and confidentiality. The employee is responsible for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring secure handling and storage of records, and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection regulations. This includes actively participating in Information Governance training, reporting potential security incidents, and managing records in accordance with Tapping Houses Retention Archiving and Destruction of All Hospice Records Policy.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the needs of the service are being met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and willingness to work towards the Hospice competency framework for PNAs
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of caring for patients including the ability to:
- -Recognise and report changes in the condition of the patient;
- -Accurately document care given in patient documentation;
- -Communicate basic information about care to carers and families.
- Experience in caring for dying patients
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
- Experience of working in the community setting
SKILLS APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to plan own work
- Ability to respond to changes in patient conditions
- Ability to work within a team
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to prioritise a patients care needs
- Uses own initiative
- Motivated to learn
- Maintains a mature attitude
- Possesses a responsible attitude
- Possesses good IT skills and able to use a range of software (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel etc).
- The ability and willingness to adapt to change
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care giving
- Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work unsocial hours
- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Willingness to undertake work during the day or during evening hours
- Willing to complete a DBS Check
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
Tapping House
Address
Wheatfields
Hillington
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tappinghouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)