Salary for palliative care assistant

Average salary

2100 £

Basic salary	1800 £
Maximum Wage	3000 £

1800 £
Lowest

2400 £
Average

3000 £
Highest

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The average salary for the palliative care assistant position is 2100 £

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NHS PROFESSIONALS	3040 £	1800 £ 3040 £
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Comment on the job position of palliative care assistant

Benefits

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Requirements

previous experience is preferred but not required
previous experience is desirable but not essential
drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
drivers Licence and access to a vehicle preferred
you will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
you will be subject to a DBS check and references
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Responsibility

assessing and monitoring patient conditions
checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based care
holistic patient care - Delivering clinical care to patients as detailed in care plans, providing care on apriority basis; assisting with clinical procedures, recording clinical observations and supporting patients to meet their nutritional and hydration needs; ensuring accurate documentation of all patient records; assisting with discharge and transfer of patients to other areas as well as end of life and deceased patient care
occasionally - external medical professionals, Funeral Directors, work experience placements and other visiting staff
day to day care - Washing, dressing, assisting with self-care, pressure area care using repositioning and relevant pressure aids, escorting to external appointments as agreed by the multidisciplinary team
reporting and recording - Changes in patient condition promptly to RN or senior on duty; nutritional and hydration activity; bowel action and fluid output; SSKIN care bundle; completion of any appropriate individualised documentation relating to the safe care of named patients and maintaining consistent and continuous communication across the team on all patient information
additional care responsibilities - Following appropriate training and competency assessment administration of nebulised medication, checking the accurate running of syringe drivers, assessment and documentation of the condition of skin surrounding the syringe driver needle and location of transdermal medication patches, safe management of oxygen equipment and any other appropriate duties following relevant training
health and Safety - Understand individual safety and security responsibilities
service user interactions - Including supporting family members and significant others, treating them with empathy and dignity and proactively advocating for patients
familiarise with, and adhere to, the relevant health, safety and security policies across North London Hospice
decision making responsibility - Is at task level – making decisions that impact the order in which tasks are completed and how they are done, consulting with manager on any decisions that impact the wider team and / or organisation
be aware and work to support own personal health and safety and the health and safety of others across the Hospice
please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account

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NHS PROFESSIONALS
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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE REINVESTMENT TRUST
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