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Job role: Healthcare Assistant
Salary: £24,147.24 a year
Company name: NHS Jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Job Sector: Healthcare
Job reference: B0266-26-0018
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About the Job:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the palliative care approach and its importance in supporting sensitive, effective communication with patients and their families.
- Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to high standards of patient care.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
- Support the team in delivering holistic care that meets agreed standards and objectives, addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their carers.
- Provide care in a manner that respects each patient’s individual needs, preferences, and dignity.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions, as well as any accidents or incidents, promptly to a registered nurse.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, understanding when it is appropriate to share information.
- Contribute to risk assessment processes and support the maintenance of a safe environment in line with health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate understanding of the patient call system
- Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records in line with organizational standards.
- Work within the limits of your competence, undertaking only those activities for which you are trained and authorized.
- Recognize signs and symptoms that may affect a patient’s well-being and report concerns appropriately.
- Understand and follow procedures for documenting and reporting care provided.
- Access appropriate resources to obtain information and support patients, carers, and colleagues where appropriate.
- Recognize when to seek advice or refer to another member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Respond to telephone inquiries professionally, taking and relaying messages accurately.
- Support and work alongside volunteers within the hospice environment.
- Comply with all mandatory training requirements.
- Participate in training and development opportunities, maintaining a commitment to ongoing learning.
- Contribute positively to team development and a supportive working environment.
- Attend and actively participate in ward meetings, ensuring effective communication within the team.
- Engage in annual appraisal processes, identifying personal development needs and objectives.
- Comply with all relevant legislation and organizational policies, including Fire Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
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