End of Life Support Assistant (Band 4)

The successful applicant will work as part of the Palliative Care Team supporting patients who are in the last hours to days of life as well as their loved ones, helping the ward teams to deliver holistic individualised care. The post holder will offer bereavement support/signposting to families and loved ones. The end of life support assistant will aid the team to develop services and improve quality of care for those in the last days of life., To work with ward teams to complete and implement holistic, individualised plans of care for all patients who are in the last days/hours of life. To be able to identify signs and symptoms of distress, including pain, breathlessness, agitation, secretions, spiritual or psychological anguish and liaise with ward staff. To assist ward teams to provide basic personal care of patient in last days of life when needed, including mouth care, positional changes, comfort and dignity care and assistance with diet and fluids. Provide family members/significant others with spiritual, psychological, emotional and practical support. Collaborate and communicate with the palliative care and ward teams to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the quality of care of the dying patient and their families/friends. communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and staff. Act as patient advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be perceived as barriers to care. Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists to develop education and information resources for the public and other professionals. Act as a resource to ward staff, advising on resources available to support end of life care. Participate in data audit activity

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.