Job Description

Job Purpose:

No statutory Nursing Qualification required. The post holder must be of a caring nature and sympathetic to the needs of patients. The post holder must have the ability to work with colleagues from a variety of disciplines. The post holder carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a Registered Nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities

EXTENSIVE TRAINING PROVIDED*

The range of duties considered appropriate for the role of Auxiliary Nurse are set out below. The word "assist" is used to denote that after appropriate instruction, supervised practice, competence assessment and the completion of the Competence Based Workbook, the Auxiliary Nurse can carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. The role of the Auxiliary Nurse is to assist the Registered Nurse as a member of the Ward/Department team and may assist with duties other than those outlined. The post holder regularly works without supervision. It is the responsibility of the Auxiliary Nurse to:

1. Ensure the implementation of the Hospice Core Values and Mission in practice.

2. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of etiquette and good conduct within the Hospice environment.

3. Ensure an effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard of care is maintained.

4. Provide, through Hospice policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.

5. Participate in education and training programmes as required.

6. Participate in rotation and redeployment of staff as required.

7. Implement all policies, procedures and practices as introduced at Induction, Mandatory Training and throughout mentorship experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,661.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Clydebank G81 1EG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

The post holder will work with Vulnerable Adults. Will you be willing to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for Vulnerable Adults if you have not done so already? Do you have a valid right to work in the UK?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person