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Job title: Healthcare Assistant

Department: Marie Curie Nursing Service

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager

Accountable to: Head of Operations

Grade MCNS Pay Scale - AFC

Job Purpose/Summary

To undertake a broad range of nursing support activities and duties relating to the care of patients with end of life care needs, in the place where they live, usually in their own homes.

Key Relationships

• Regional Manager
• Clinical Nurse Manager
• Senior Nurse
• District/Named Nurse

Accountabilities (Duties & Responsibilities)

Clinical tasks

• Provides care for named patients with end of life care needs usually in their own homes in accordance with the patient’s care plan as defined by the District Nurse, with minimum direct supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner.
• Is alert to, and recognises changes in patients’ symptoms and conditions and notifies other health care professionals as necessary.
• Administer medication in accordance with Marie Curie policy and procedure where you have undertaken relevant training.
• Monitors the administration of medication via syringe drivers and undertakes first line troubleshooting when problems occur.
• Undertake simple dressings as prescribed in the care plan whilst maintaining best practice in the management and control of infection.
• In line with Marie Curie documentation policy, updates patient records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and timely and communicates care provided appropriately.
• Provides emotional and practical support to patient’s carers or family members.
• Cares for the body after death and supports family members/carers appropriately.
• Assists with continence care to include catheter care, changing urinary drainage bags, stoma appliances and incontinence garments.
• Undertakes delegated clinical tasks and procedures linked to Marie Curie Competences for HCA's which are specific to the immediate care environment.
• Participates in audits, surveys or other clinical governance activities as requested.
• Uses resources economically and efficiently.

Personal & social care tasks

• Assists with washing, bathing, showering, hair and oral care.
• Assists with dressing and undressing.
• Applies lotions and creams appropriately during the provision of skin care.
• Assists with nutritional requirements including the preparation of light meals and drink according to dietary requirements and choice.
• Assists with toileting, which may include the use of bedpan, commode or lavatory.
• Provides a social contact and encourages appropriate involvement of family.

General tasks

• Maintains IT competency in order to make full use of mobile phones, e-mail, the internet and on-line training.
• Contributes to the health safety and well-being of patients, carers and self by being aware of and adhering to the Marie Curie policies and guidelines including but not limited to Health and safety at Work; Fire Precautions and Regulations; Security of Lone Worker; Infection Control and Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
• Maintains own conduct in accordance with Marie Curie’s Code of Conduct for HCA’s.
• Undertakes training and demonstrates competence in a range of nursing activities and tasks in support of patient care and the Marie Curie Nursing Service.
• Participates in the Marie Curie performance appraisal scheme, identifying personal achievements, objectives and development needs.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to clinical supervision sessions on a regular basis.
• Acts as a role model and provides support to new and less experienced staff to the Marie Curie Nursing Service.

General
In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Marie Curie employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• Marie Curie is committed to encouraging volunteering throughout the organisation and as such the post holder will be expected to support and respect volunteers, and may be asked to work alongside or supervise a volunteer as part of their role whilst working at Marie Curie.
• Marie Curie operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke in any Charity premises, grounds or vehicles or when on Marie Curie business outside the office.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Adhere to all information governance, privacy and security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures; practise and promote secure behaviours
• Adhere to all Marie Curie policies and procedures at all times
• Actively promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering to Marie Curie policies on safeguarding
• Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• For designated roles, the post holder will be responsible for health & safety, information governance, business continuity planning and/or risk management. (These responsibilities will be notified on appointment).

Physical activities required by the role include but are not limited to patient handling, frequent standing, sitting, walking, climbing up and down stairs, kneeling and crouching to attend to patient needs (including in an emergency situation) and load handling.

This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Please do not try to apply via the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde website but use the link below.

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