Healthcare Assistant - Rotherham Identification and Support Service
Core
Initial contact with patients likely in the last year of life to offer support, facilitate advance care planning, and signpost to hospice or community services.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Palliative Care)
Builds
Direct patient support and care coordination for newly identified palliative care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care / Community Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Palliative care experience, advanced communication skills, emotional resilience, ability to work independently, UK driving license
Preferred skills
S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification, relevant community care experience
Responsibilities
Make first contact with patients, arrange follow-ups, visit patients in homes, refer to hospice or community services, provide education on advance care planning at community hubs
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
