Healthcare Assistant - Adult IPU

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their multidisciplinary care team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves supporting patients and families, participating in patient handling, and adhering to strict medical policies. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, a Care Certificate, and experience in the care sector. A competitive annual salary of £24,465 is offered for this important role, with shifts spanning days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Competent in keyboard and IT skills, using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
• Experience of working within the care sector.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of using SystmOne/NHS Smartcards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in moving and handling vulnerable patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Support the emotional needs of patients and families.

Skills

Competent in keyboard and IT skills

Experience of working within the care sector

Excellent communication skills

Experience of using SystmOne/NHS Smartcards

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Care Certificate

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multidisciplinary care team, based at our modern Fair Havens Hospice, overlooking beautiful Priory Park in Southend on Sea.

This role will consist of three 13 hour shifts per week. There is a requirement for flexibility, and these shifts will be over a variety of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Unfortunately, the charity does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind.

Main duties of the job

You will work in partnership with patients/ families allowing them to guide routines of care, creating a welcoming, caring, safe and supportive environment for patients, families and all involved in the work of the hospice.

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment
• Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous.
• Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, some of whom may have significant barriers to understanding.
• Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support in times of distress.
• Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides and receives routine, confidential and sensitive information concerning patients, requiring tact, empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Competent in keyboard and IT skills, using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook,
• Experience of working within the care sector
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of using SystmOne/NHS Smartcards

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
• Care Certificate

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.

£24,465 a year.

Agenda for Change competitive salary.