Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for Auxiliary Nurses to join our night sitting team, working as part of our Hospice at Home multidisciplinary
team. You will provide night sits to patients within their own home. You will provide
consistently high standards of individualised care, compassion and bereavement
support. Our aim is to make living with dying better for patients and their
families and as a Registered Health Care Professional, you will be there for
people in their time of need. If you are enthusiastic and have a passion for
palliative care, you may be the person we are looking for.
The role is available either 2 or 3 nights per week, working 9 or 10hr
shifts Monday Sunday (10pm till 7 or 8am). Length of shift depends on which team you are recruited into. Flexibility will be essential to apply
your skills along with positivity and enthusiasm, you will have the
communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a friendly
working environment.
Full driving licence, use of own car with business insurance is
essential.
Employees joining
Pendleside Hospice from the NHS may continue with their NHS pension.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team assisting to provide
high quality care to people with palliative care needs, their families and
carers in their own home
About us
Pendleside
Hospice was founded as a charity in 1988 and is one of the principal providers
of palliative and end of life care services to adults in Burnley and Pendle.
Pendleside is widely known throughout the area of Burnley and Pendle and is
held in deep affection by the local community.
At Pendleside Hospice, you will find a fantastic team spirit and a
commitment to developing you and your skills so that you can choose a long term
career with us.
It is truly a
privilege to work here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details ......................................................................................................................
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults
- Experience of working with patients with end of life and/or palliative care needs
- Ability to relate experience to a Hospice and community setting
- Understanding of the role of the Auxiliary Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent appropriate study/development and application in the work environment
- Commitment to on-going training and personal development
Desirable
- Palliative and/or end of life care training
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Pendleside Hospice
Address
Colne Road
Reedley
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2LW