Bank Healthcare Assistant at St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield
About the role
Job summary
At St Lukes Hospice, we believe in delivering compassionate, dignified, and holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses. Were looking for a dedicated Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Please note:
This is bank/casual position Healthcare bank work is flexible, temporary work where staff join the St Luke's staff bank list and pick up shifts as needed, rather than having guaranteed regular hours.
About
the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, youll work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, individualised care that respects each persons dignity, choice, and individuality. Youll be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Main duties of the job Support patients and their families as part of a caring and committed team. Assist in providing holistic palliative care, including end-of-life care. Help create a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues. Contribute to accurate and respectful documentation of care. Participate in post-bereavement care and support.
Recognise when to refer concerns to senior staff.
About us
St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual.
We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond. Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference.
St Lukes plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Lukes so special.
Job description
Job
responsibilities
Essential: Experience in an acute or palliative care setting. NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare (or equivalent experience). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team. A caring, compassionate approach to supporting those at end of life.
Desirable: Experience specifically in end-of-life care. Knowledge of palliative care needs.
Personal Attributes: Were looking for someone who: Builds warm, trusting relationships with patients and colleagues. Takes pride in the quality of care they provide. Upholds confidentiality and respects each persons dignity. Demonstrates honesty and a willingness to raise concerns appropriately.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria Essential Please check the attached employee specification 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.