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Form of workJob Title: IPU Healthcare Assistant - Palliative care
Trust Location: Ipswich
Pay Rates: Up to £20.95 excluding holiday pay
Shift Patterns: Long Days, Weekends & Bank Holidays
To work at all times under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in order to provide individualised care to patients and families whilst respecting patient choice. We are committed to empowering patients with life limiting illnesses, supporting them to achieve the best quality of life possible.
The Inpatient Unit Palliative Care team provide holistic, skilled, high-quality and patient centred Palliative Care to all in-patients.
At the Hospice, you will learn the following:
- To be a driving force for change and improvement bringing new ideas to respond more effectively to the diverse needs of our patients.
- To support families and loved ones as they will play a vital role in supporting with the patient's care.
- How to ensure a patient feels valued and at home whilst in our care.
- How to manage end of life symptoms and how to approach the care of a patient in their final stages of life.
- You'll learn a more flexible approach to the role of a healthCare Assistant allowing the patient to lead the way and adapting your care to their needs.
You'll receive the following benefits:
- First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust - access before they are made available to agency
- Wellbeing incentives - take advantage of the wellbeing hub
- Competitive pay rates - work this week, get paid next week
- Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go - access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
- Essential support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime
- Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
- Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements
- Training and development opportunities
- Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
- Stakeholder pension scheme available
What you'll be responsible for:
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
- Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based care
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
You'll need to have the following qualification/experience:
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Palliative Care environment within the last 3 years
- Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
- Undertake regular mandatory training
- Knowledge of infection control practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Who are NHS Professionals?
We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for patients in the NHS. Providing you with the power to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
