Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION Happy to talk about flexible working Job title: Health Care Assistant Department: IPU Selly Park Hospice band: Clinical Band 2 Reports to: Lead Nurse IPU Responsible for: - DBS required Enhanced Job purpose To work as member of the multidisciplinary to team to ensure the delivery of high standards of Palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance with the hospice values. Main duties and responsibilities Clinical Deliver hands on personal care to patients including care of the deceased patient Report verbally (patient information) to appropriate team members Document care given on system one Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team. To attend statutory training sessions To work flexibly across all areas in the Hospice if required Escort patients to appointments. Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families. To convey messages and information to all team members, patients and their families as appropriate. Initiate and participate in social activities for patients, together with colleagues. Undertake clinical skills as competent whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures. Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to ensure safe working environment To undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals in line with Hospice policy Financial To ensure that resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner for the good of the patients Communication Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication Health and Safety To participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, patient-centred care. General duties Confidentiality All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it. All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals. Equality and Diversity The hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The hospice expects all staff to behave in a way that recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards. Health and safety All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace. All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training. All employees must comply with all hospice health and safety procedures infection control. The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Information governance All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role. Professional development All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their line manager. 2 Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults The hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment pandemic or major incident. which they are not competent or where they feel unsafe in their environment or could put patients or themselves at risk. In the event of a pandemic or major incident, the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties not necessarily commensurate to the banding of this role. This could include duties in any part of the hospice. Prior to undertaking any duties, the member of staff will have full training and induction. We wont ask any member of staff to undertake duties for The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs

Person Specification

Personal Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written
• and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and responsible
• Able to work as part of a team
• Competent in IT skills including use of
• databases, email, internet and Word
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Professional

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• NVQ 2 in health and social care or
• equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience

Desirable

• Experience of oncology or palliative 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Hospice

Address

Birmingham St. Marys Hospice

176 Raddlebarn Road

Birmingham

B29 7DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION Happy to talk about flexible working Job title: Health Care Assistant Department: IPU Selly Park Hospice band: Clinical Band 2 Reports to: Lead Nurse IPU Responsible for: - DBS required Enhanced Job purpose To work as member of the multidisciplinary to team to ensure the delivery of high standards of Palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance with the hospice values. Main duties and responsibilities Clinical Deliver hands on personal care to patients including care of the deceased patient Report verbally (patient information) to appropriate team members Document care given on system one Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team. To attend statutory training sessions To work flexibly across all areas in the Hospice if required Escort patients to appointments. Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families. To convey messages and information to all team members, patients and their families as appropriate. Initiate and participate in social activities for patients, together with colleagues. Undertake clinical skills as competent whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures. Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to ensure safe working environment To undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals in line with Hospice policy Financial To ensure that resources are used in an efficient and cost effective manner for the good of the patients Communication Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication Health and Safety To participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, patient-centred care. General duties Confidentiality All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it. All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals. Equality and Diversity The hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The hospice expects all staff to behave in a way that recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards. Health and safety All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace. All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training. All employees must comply with all hospice health and safety procedures infection control. The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Information governance All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role. Professional development All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their line manager. 2 Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults The hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment pandemic or major incident. which they are not competent or where they feel unsafe in their environment or could put patients or themselves at risk. In the event of a pandemic or major incident, the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties not necessarily commensurate to the banding of this role. This could include duties in any part of the hospice. Prior to undertaking any duties, the member of staff will have full training and induction. We wont ask any member of staff to undertake duties for The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs

Person Specification

Personal Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written
• and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and responsible
• Able to work as part of a team
• Competent in IT skills including use of
• databases, email, internet and Word
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Professional

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• NVQ 2 in health and social care or
• equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience

Desirable

• Experience of oncology or palliative 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Hospice

Address

Birmingham St. Marys Hospice

176 Raddlebarn Road

Birmingham

B29 7DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for Children's Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Birmingham Hospice to deliver holistic care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

About the Role

Acorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our Healthcare Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each child’s individual holistic needs – and we’re structured so that you’ll simply ‘have the time to care’.

Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible – a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Work under the direction of the registered nurse to provide care in a variety of settings
• Provide personalised care to children, young people and families as per the child’s holistic care plan and identify changes in condition, ensuring these are escalated to the registered nurse
• Empower children, young people and their relatives to make decisions about their care and to exercise choice
• Help ensure that children and young people are introduced to and encouraged to engage in a wide range of stimulating and creative activities by interaction and play, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging the use of local community facilities where appropriate
• Ensure that the child’s or young person’s psychological and social needs are met as well as their physical care

We’re open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.

About You

• Care Certificate or willing to work towards
• Previous experience of working with children with complex health needs
• Ability to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishes
• Knowledge of procedures related to safeguarding adults and children

What We Offer

• £26,227.50 to £26,800 per annum
• Additional enhancements for nights and weekends
• 37.5 hours per week
• Based in our Birmingham Hospice (B29 6HZ)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on refurbished tech
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Time off to volunteer
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 1st October.

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate (or willing to undertake)

Desirable

• Care certificate (or willing to undertake)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with complex health needs

Desirable

• Experience within a palliative care 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

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust

Address

Acorns in Birmingham Hospice

103 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

West Midlands

B29 6HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Department:

Specialist community palliative rapid response

Organisation Band:

Reports to:

Clinical nurse/ Triage nurse

Responsible for:

DBS Required

Enhanced

Job Purpose

The specialist community palliative response service (SCPRS) will be delivered between the hours of 20:00 08:00.

During these hours the HCA with support the clinical nurse (visiting in twos) in responding to urgent specialist palliative response visits, these visits will aim to take place within a 2-hour timeframe.

The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key areas of work

Within the patients place of residence the HCA will assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Carry out high standard of direct patient care alongside team colleagues

Report verbally (including hand-over) to appropriate team members

Document any care given in patient held notes and/or relevant systems e.g. SystmOne

Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.

Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families.

To supervise and support all nursing assistants and to assist in the induction of all new staff.

Contribute to the learning environment e.g. teaching on the in-house training days and training new members of staff

Undertaken training for clinical skills relevant to post and maintain up-to-date practice.

To take emergency action alongside the registered Nurse as necessary to safeguard the patients and carers and report any concerns to the nurse in charge as soon as possible.

To maintain accurate documentation alongside the registered Nurse of care given and to report any changes in condition or circumstances of the patient to the relevant key worker and the nurse in charge on duty in a timely manner.

To participate in audit activities.

Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to minimise the risks of infection.

To perform administrator duties is required.

Attend mandatory and in service training as identified and required.

At all times to represent the organisation in a professional and caring manner maintaining professional boundaries in relationships with patients and their families or carers.

To be part of a rota to provide a 7-day service, 365 days per year including weekend working.

To work flexibly and willing to travel across the city and organisation.

Key Skills

Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered / trained staff.

Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care. Challenging and escalating poor practice/performance

Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.

Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.

Assist in delivery of patient care as per patients individualised care plans/programme of care. Taking a holistic approach.

Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency-based practices which are required for the service, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.

Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.

Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.

Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.

Following the completion of training undertake a range of physical / clinical observations appropriate to the area of practice. Achieve and maintain competence in using a range of equipment to undertake these, record the outcome and report and escalate exceptions to the registered nurse who delegated the tasks to you.

Measuring and recording may include:

Blood pressure (using electronic equipment)

Pulse rate and rhythm (manually and using electronic equipment)

Temperature (all routes)

Height and weight

Blood glucose monitoring

Urine testing / Urinalysis

Respiratory rate

Oxygen saturation

Accurately recording and documentation of vital signs monitoring if appropriate for the patient.

Simple wound dressings in line with a plan of care and infection prevention and control policy and procedures.

Last offices, alongside the registered Nurse in line with the relevant policies and procedures.

Administration of eye drops/ear drops/nose drops in line with policies and procedures.

Assessment and monitoring of Skin care/pressure area care, alongside the registered Nurse in line with policies and procedures.

Assessment and Promotion of continence and the management of incontinence, alongside the registered Nurse, in line with policies and procedures

Key responsibilities

Build partnerships and therapeutic relationships through safe, effective and non-discriminatory communication taking account of differences, capability and needs of individuals.

Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour and ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, as required arrange/ access to information, support and other services to aid effective communication. Greet all patients and visitors with courtesy and respect, being mindful of body language and tone of voice

Use paper and electronic systems to retrieve and record patient information in line with Trust documentation standards and operational systems.

Apply the principles of information governance and patient confidentiality to all aspects of your role.

Obtain verbal consent from the patient before any clinical intervention is undertaken, where this is not given report this to a registered nurse.

Participate in discussions about patient care and departmental issues at hand over and departmental meetings.

Observe and report to the registered nurse all changes in a patients physical and psychological condition.

Support families and carers following a patient bereavement or when bad news has been shared

Accept constructive feedback

Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.

Ensure patients and their relatives or carers are kept informed of delays with their treatment, investigations and visiting times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in a health care sector in community, care home or acute setting.
• Demonstrable experience in palliative and end of life care or related speciality.
• Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
• Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• Evidence of completion of a Health-Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate or equivalent experience or working towards.

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English

Personal Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to maintain accurate and legible care records. Interpret and follow basic written instructions and communicate in a concise, accurate and legible way.
• Ability to recognise, report and communicate concerns and changes in a timely manner
• Ability to use ones own initiative and prioritise workload
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
• Car owner/driver with full current UK driving licence

Desirable

• Good IT skills ability to record information electronically

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

Birmingham Hospice

Address

76 Grange Road

Erdington

Birmingham

B24 0DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for an Occupational Therapist and Therapies Lead to support the development and delivery of the AHP services across the organisation, using their clinical expertise. You will manage the therapy team across our sites in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care for children, and young people with life-limiting and lifethreatening conditions, and we support their families through every step of their journey, and through transition. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.

As Occupational Therapist and Therapies Lead, you will:

• Provide line management to the therapy teams
• Provide OT assessment, treatment, intervention and advice to babies, children, young people and their families living with life limiting and life threatening conditions in both hospice and community settings
• Provide Occupational Therapy expertise to the care team and advise team members on how to support OT goals within moment-to-moment care, including advising on 24-hour postural management, equipment to support posture and independence in daily living (e.g. sleep, seating and bathing) and support for sensory needs.
• Work in collaboration with the care team to review holistic care needs and contribute to care plans
• Collaborate in the development and communication of a vision for the AHP programme including therapies within Acorns, to increase AHP voice, visibility and impact
• Produce and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data from the services offered to evidence the quality of the AHP services provided by Acorns
• Advise on innovative opportunities and support all relevant departments/ disciplines in their strategies and programmes to maximise service benefits

About You

• Degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience of providing assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex needs
• Experience of leading audit/quality improvement programmes

What We Offer

• £46,920 to £56,515 per annum (pro rata. £37,536 to £45,212 for part time hours)
• 30 hours per week over 4 days
• Working across our hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on refurbished tech
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Qualification in Occupational therapy. Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate learning

Experience

Essential

• Providing assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex needs.. People Management experience.

Desirable

• Palliative care/end of life expere

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

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust

Address

Acorns in Birmingham Hospice

103 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

West Midlands

B29 6HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)