Healthcare Assistant - Adult IPU

Havens Hospices; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join a multidisciplinary care team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend on Sea. This role involves working closely with patients and families to provide holistic care and support, while adhering to infection control standards. Candidates are expected to communicate effectively and participate in patient handling. A competitive salary package is offered alongside flexibility in shift patterns, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to handle sensitive patient information with care.
• Flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with patients to guide their care.
• Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and use of PPE.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Patient handling

Infection prevention

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Role details

• Location: Fair Havens Hospice, Southend on Sea.
• Shift pattern: 3 x 13 hour shifts per week for the full-time role, or 2 x 13 hour shifts per week for the part-time position. Shifts over a variety of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays; flexibility required.
• Visa sponsorship: not offered.

About Havens Hospices

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.

What we offer

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.

Commitment to safety and equality

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.