HCA - Community palliative care
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hockley, SS5 4AR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9364-26-0058 |
Summary
Community palliative care provides advice, support and symptom management to patients with a life limiting diagnosis The community palliative care team team provides specialist nurse led care in patients own homes. They visit patients after receiving a referral from a healthcare professional to plan ongoing care and treatment as appropriate. The Band 3 Health Care Assistant will work as part of the community palliative care team to provide support and advice to patients at home. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL It is accepted that at times, the HCA works without direct supervision and the RGN acknowledges accountability of all delegated care. Provision of high quality care to individuals, families, and groups in conjunction with other agencies, across South East Essex. To manage daily workload efficiently and effectively, taking into account the needs and preferences of the patient. To maintain practice to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission. Provide care to a client group with acute and complex health care needs to ensure the highest standard of care is given which complies with current clinical guidelines and legislation. To observe record and report to the RGN, any changes in a patients condition or circumstances. To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly. Work with the palliative care nurses to support the delivery of holistic care and admission avoidance interventions. Provide advice and support to home carers in the community on the caseload KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT / CLIENT CARE To undertake through each patients individual care plan, those duties delegated by the palliative care RGN, which the Health Care Assistant has been trained and is competent and confident to perform. These tasks include: - Monitoring of baseline physical observations Blood glucose monitoring Wound care management Pressure area care Collection of specimens Advice and support Plebotomy Full training and competencies will be provided to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake these duties. To ensure that staff contribute to the information required to support the Care Quality Commission inspection visits, and that staff are aware of the standards and are able to provide accurate information to inspectors. Develop and maintain good working relationships with patients, carers, social care and other health care professionals to support multidisciplinary working. Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team. Empower/enable patients and carers to maximise potential for self-care.