JOB DESCRIPTION: HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER

Job Title Health Care Assistant
Line Manager Ward Manager
Executive Manager Director of Clinical and Patient Services
Location In-patient Unit

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• To attend such courses/lectures/mandatory/non-mandatory in-service training as indicated

by the needs of the service and own personal developments as identified.

• To have a written appraisal by your line manager at least annually, with the opportunity for

review of objectives.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of employment of the Hospice as specified in the
Staff Handbook.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF THE HOSPICE

All employees of the Hospice have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that
of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate
with management to enable the Hospice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous
situations or defective equipment.

patient well-being and the patient experience at Nightingale House Hospice,

• To work within the policy and procedural guidelines of the hospice at all time

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To provide evidence-based care directly to patients and their families, maintaining
  consistently high standards in collaboration with registered nursing staff and enhancing

patient well-being and the patient experience at Nightingale House Hospice,

• To work within the policy and procedural guidelines of the hospice at all times

maintaining safety of both patients and staff.

• To assess patient’s condition and needs and report findings of assessment to registered

nursing staff.

• To be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables are maintained to meet

service requirements and that all equipment within the department is clean and in good

working order.

• To assist in the smooth running of the ward by promoting a clean and healthy

environment