Job description

Job responsibilities

This role requires you to carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, complying at all times with policies relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families.

Working at The Hospice of St Francis means working in a passionate, supportive team environment with care at the heart of all we do.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide sponsorship, the successful applicant must be a current UK resident authorized to work in the UK without restrictions

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check.

Job responsibilities

This role requires you to carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, complying at all times with policies relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families.

Working at The Hospice of St Francis means working in a passionate, supportive team environment with care at the heart of all we do.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide sponsorship, the successful applicant must be a current UK resident authorized to work in the UK without restrictions

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skill.
• Compassionate with a caring attitude and excellent listening skills.
• A competent HCA with a willingness to deliver exceptional direct and intimate personal care

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting.
• Care of dying patients and their families.
• Experience of using electronic patent record systems.
• Flexibility to support our community patients, as and when required
• A willingness to learn, to develop new skills and a team player who support others
• Experience of working in a hospice or palliative care setting is preferred, but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good general education.
• Current driving licence, with use of own car.

Desirable

• Care certificate / NVQ qualified level 2.
• Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting, or community care.
• Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days/year - to include nights
• Previous experience of rehabilitative care.

Experience

Essential

• Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skill.
• Compassionate with a caring attitude and excellent listening skills.
• A competent HCA with a willingness to deliver exceptional direct and intimate personal care

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting.
• Care of dying patients and their families.
• Experience of using electronic patent record systems.
• Flexibility to support our community patients, as and when required
• A willingness to learn, to develop new skills and a team player who support others
• Experience of working in a hospice or palliative care setting is preferred, but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good general education.
• Current driving licence, with use of own car.

Desirable

• Care certificate / NVQ qualified level 2.
• Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting, or community care.
• Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days/year - to include nights
• Previous experience of rehabilitative care.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospice of St Francis

Address

The Hospice Of St. Francis

Spring Garden Lane

Berkhamsted

Hertfordshire

HP4 3GW

Employer's website

https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)