Night-time Palliative Care Assistant

Marie Curie; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

CPD

Pension

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Discount schemes

PVG check

Bike loan

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based overnight service in Dumfries and Galloway, covering Upper and Lower Annandale and Eskdale. You will work in patients’ homes, delivering compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care, and supporting families during the night.

You will use an electronic tablet system, liaise with the out-of-hours service, and document care and observations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• S/NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
• A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.
• IT skills are imperative.

Responsibilities

• Access visit schedules and patient details via the electronic tablet system at the start of each shift.
• Contact patients and their families prior to arrival to confirm the visit and provide reassurance.
• Attend patients’ homes and communicate effectively with both the patient and their loved ones, as well as liaise with the out-of-hours clinical service.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, including: pain and symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
• Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patient’s electronic records.
• Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patient’s home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism at all times.
• Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
• Escalate any concerns or changes in the patient’s condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
• Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patient’s death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
• Notify the out-of-hours service in the event of a patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Independent work

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Tools

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Marie Curie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based overnight service in Dumfries and Galloway, covering Upper and Lower Annandale and Eskdale. You will work in patients’ homes, delivering compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care, and supporting families during the night.

You will use an electronic tablet system, liaise with the out-of-hours service, and document care and observations.