Home Nursing Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,818 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR5 5XU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Care delivery Provide personal care to patients approaching the End of Life and support for their carers, enabling the patient to stay at home where possible and desirable. To provide care to the patient under the supervision of the Team leader or the District Nurse and according to the nursing care plan, this will include practical nursing care and emotional support. To continually asses/ reassess the moving and handling needs of the patients to ensure patient and staff safety To know how and who to contact in an emergency when an urgent situation arises Move and handle patients, safely using up to date moving and handling techniques. Communication To communicate closely with the District Nurses and/ or the St Catherines at Home team leader and report any change in the patients condition or circumstances Accurately complete records of care electronically and written (including electronic and district Nursing notes) Communicate with patients and families in a sensitive and empathetic manner Contribute to the training needs of staff, volunteers and students on placement. Other Commitment to personal and professional development An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the Hospices Values as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours Understanding and commitment to the aims of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Flexible and proactive working approach Resilience to work effectively in a palliative care setting

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