Community Healthcare Assistant
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP3 8LX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job summary: To work as part of the Virtual Ward team to provide holistic and specialist end-of-life care to patients to meet their preferred place of care; whilst working flexibly and responding to changing situations within the community. Safeguarding responsibilities: To demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe To report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person To report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person To maintain an awareness of the hospices policies in relation to safeguarding Key responsibilities: To carry out agreed tasks involving direct patient care and activities within patients' homes, (IPU and Outpatient unit as required) working within the level of training and competence. To assist in physical care involving hygiene, elimination, eating and drinking, mobilisation, rest, sleep and comfort needs. To assist in meeting the patients and their familys spiritual and psychological needs, recognising and respecting religious and cultural beliefs. To respect the patients need for social interaction or solitude, recognising the importance of work and recreation. To assist in providing support and comfort for the dying patient and his/her family. To work as part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service supporting the OneCall service alongside community nursing team overnight which includes answering the phone and any duties delegated by the nursing staff. This could involve completing documentation on SystemOne, driving, stock checking, preparing equipment for nursing colleagues and supporting patients with personal care needs. To assist in effective verbal and written communication between patients, families and professionals working in the community and Hospice. To maintain accurate records of patient care. To perform certain clinical tasks such as bladder washouts - if appropriate and after passing competencies and training. To refer to additional Hospice services or/and District Nurse or Family Support Worker any symptoms, concerns for either the patient or family and changes or deterioration of the patient's condition. To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role. Responsibilities for all staff: Act as a positive ambassador for St Elizabeth Hospice Where the postholder is a member of a professional body, comply to the professional standards set by that body. Ensure registration is current and practice continuous professional development. Because of the special nature of the hospice and its work, the postholder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standards of care and engagement.