About this role
Job summary
Do you believe everyone should have the right to care wherever they so wish?
Would you like to be able to support and care for others within their own homes?
Do you have a compassionate and empathetic nature, and a keen interest in palliative and end of life care?
We are looking for likeminded individuals to join our amazing Care at Home Team, could this be you?
A full driving licence and use of vehicle for work purposes with business insurance is essential for this role.
Hours to be worked flexibly including weekends, bank holidays, evenings/nights.
Please note: we are not part of the NHS, and therefore do not hold a licence to enable visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
As a Mountbatten Carer, you will work in accordance with individual care plans written by a named nurse to provide care and support to patients with life limiting illness, their families and carers.
You will work flexibly across all care services provided by Mountbatten which will involve working in patients own homes or other places of care.
About us
Mountbatten Hampshire is part of the Mountbatten Group, and its sister Hospice is Mountbatten Isle of Wight.
We pride ourselves on providing expert care and support to our communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, who are facing death, dying and bereavement.
Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those closest to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams.
Our Values
We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other
We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do
We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources
We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Tasks -
To deliver direct care, treatment and emotional support for patients as required within set protocols/policies in accordance with the patients individual care plan.
To contribute to the assessment, implementation and monitoring of patients and carers, identifying physical and/or psychological problems and liaising with the appropriate health and social care team members.
To work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate care and support.
To promote and maintain effective liaison with care team and other health and social agencies involved in the patients care.
To assist in the day to day organisation of the service of carrying out duties as delegated by the Care at Home Team Leader and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role
Person Specification
Abilities Essential
To work shift patterns on a rota basis including nights, weekend, bank holidays
Other Essential
Able to complete the manual handling requirements associated with this role Full Driving Licence and use of vehicle for work purposes with business insurance
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 2 in health care or equivalent or willingness to work towards
Experience Essential
Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting Experience of providing personal care and support for patients within care in a hospital, hospice or community setting
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 Mountbatten Hampshire
Address Botley Rd
West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)