Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Retford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Retford seeks a Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate care for patients. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, support clinical observations, and maintain accurate records. This role requires a dedication to quality patient care and effective communication skills, with an emphasis on palliative support.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Community-focused organization

Qualifications

• Experience in care is a must; palliative experience is desirable.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and families.
• Commitment to infection prevention and control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for patients.
• Record and report clinical observations as directed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records as per requirements.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical observations

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Primary Integrated Community Services are supporting Bassetlaw Hospice with the recruitment for the following vacancy.

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, participate in the development and delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Role Context

This role requires an individual who can work effectively under the supervision and leadership of registered nurses, supporting people with palliative and end-of-life care needs. The post holder will provide safe, person-centred care to patients within the inpatient unit at Bassetlaw Hospice, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with all activities of daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
• Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by registered staff.
• Support treatment and activities for patients within the inpatient environment.
• Promote maximum independence and dignity for patients.
• To help them achieve reasonable and achievable goals
• Maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

About us

Bassetlaw Hospice offers palliative care for people aged 18 and over with cancer and other progressive, life-limiting conditions aiming to enhance quality of life for patients and their families. Located in Redford, the hospice provides integrated care through a support and well-being centre, day services, and an inpatient unit, all supported by a dedicated team on the local charity. Services include symptom management, holistic and complementary therapies, psychological support, and activities like crafts and gardening, alongside home care and bereavement support.

Why work for Bassetlaw Hospice.

Make a Real Difference: You'll have the opportunity to provide vital care and support to patients and their families during some of the most important times in their lives. Your work directly impacts people in your local community.

Supportive Environment: We pride ourselves on a warm, inclusive, and team-oriented culture where every staff member is valued. You’ll be supported by a compassionate and

Strong Community Connections: As a well-respected local charity, the hospice is supported by the community and works in close partnership with local health services, volunteers, and supporters.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient)

Reports to Team Leader

Band 2 equivalent we also allow for unsocial hour supplements,

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, participate in the development and delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient)

Reports to Team Leader

Band 2 equivalent we also allow for unsocial hour supplements,

Role Context

This role requires an individual who can work effectively under the supervision and leadership of registered nurses, supporting people with palliative and end-of-life care needs. The post holder will provide safe, person-centred care to patients within the inpatient unit at Bassetlaw Hospice, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort at all times.

Key Accountabilities

Clinical Practice

• Assist with all activities of daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
• Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by registered staff.
• Support treatment and activities for patients within the inpatient environment.
• Promote maximum independence and dignity for patients.
• To help them achieve reasonable and achievable goals
• Maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Performance Measures

• Care delivered in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, and CQC standards.
• Accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Adherence to infection prevention and control and safeguarding requirements.

Must have experience in care

Palliative experience is desirable

Safeguarding

All staff are responsible for ensuring that risks of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. Concerns must be addressed in line with hospice safeguarding policies and local multi-agency procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This role requires an enhanced DBS check at the point of recruitment and periodically thereafter.

Infection Prevention and Control

All employees must follow hospice infection prevention and control procedures and undertake mandatory training.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Staff must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with hospice policy and legislation.

Data Quality

Accurate and timely record-keeping is essential for safe care delivery and effective decision-making.

Communication

Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and families, using tact, reassurance and compassion.

Physical and Emotional Effort

Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort and exposure to distressing circumstances due to the nature of end-of-life care.

Person Specification

Experience

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Qualifications

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

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.