Senior Palliative Care Assistant – IPU Team Lead

Ayrshire Hospice Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrshire Hospice Limited is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the In-Patient Unit, delivering safe and compassionate, person-centred palliative care under supervision of IPU nurses. You will support patients and their families, maintain records and participate in multidisciplinary care within a 12-bedded IPU.

The role emphasises collaboration, guidance to students and volunteers, and upholding Ayrshire Hospice values in a respectful, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent.
• Recent experience working as a healthcare assistant in a clinical care environment.
• Interest in and commitment to the delivery of specialist palliative care.
• Understanding of person-centred care and maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to recognise changes in patients’ needs or conditions and escalating concerns.
• Compassionate, motivated approach to patient care.
• Ability to undertake main duties safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care and maintain patients’ dignity.
• Support patients through admission, ongoing care, discharge and after death.
• Recognise changes in patients’ conditions and escalate as required.
• Maintain accurate patient records using electronic and paper systems.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide guidance and support to new colleagues, students and volunteers.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, professional workplace culture.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement within the IPU.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Observation

Initiative

Professionalism

Adaptability

Care planning

Patient advocacy

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent

SVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Ayrshire Hospice Limited is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the In-Patient Unit, delivering safe and compassionate, person-centred palliative care under supervision of IPU nurses. You will support patients and their families, maintain records and participate in multidisciplinary care within a 12-bedded IPU.

The role emphasises collaboration, guidance to students and volunteers, and upholding Ayrshire Hospice values in a respectful, inclusive work environment.