Auxiliary Nurse
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,850.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24850.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD5 9UY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0030-26-0003 |
Summary
Role Summary To work as a member of theTheKirkwoods In-Patient Unit team,assistingnursing staff to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to patients and their families. Primary Responsibilities To carry out nursing carein accordance withhospice policy, individual care plans and patient wishes To work with the multidisciplinary teamassistingall members to achieve a high standard of care for patients and their families. To develop good communications with the patient and their family, passing on all relevant information to the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge giving emotionalsupportas necessary. To inform the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge of any change inthe patients condition. To liaise with other hospice staff as necessary tomaintainthe comfort and well-being of the patient. Torespect the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times. To accurately communicate telephone messages to or from the Primary Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse. To adhere to agreed procedures for the care and custody of patients valuables and property. To escort patients as requested by the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge. To exercise care and economy in the use and maintenance of hospice property and equipment, reporting any faults as per hospice policy. To be involved in verbal and written reports, under the supervision of the Primary Nurse ensuring all communications are of a high standard. To relay queries or concerns of any visitor to the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge. To respect confidentialityregardingall patient and hospice information. Toassistwith the promotion ofgood staffmorale, giving support and help to others asappropriate. Toparticipatein annualappraisal as per The Kirkwoods policy. Toparticipatein surveys or audits asrequired. To report all accidents, incidents,hazardsor complaints to nurse in charge, completingappropriate formsas per The Kirkwoods policy. Tomaintaingeneral tidiness throughout the bed area. To attend staff meetings and discussion groups. To attend study days or educational visits to meetidentifiedpersonal and professional development needs. Other Responsibilities To workin accordance withthe values of The Kirkwood. Patients, Families and Carers are the focus of everything we do. Our values are what we live and work by. We are: Respectful and Inclusive Passionate and Determined Open and Honest Kind and Compassionate Forward-thinking We strive for Quality and Excellence Toparticipatein The Kirkwoods performance and development review process. To undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwoods Management teamcommensuratewith the post. To undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood. Tomaintaincomplete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Information relating to patients, other members of staff and volunteers or which isacquiredfor the purposes of employment may only bedisclosedwith the express permission of theappropriate manager. To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services andcomply withits policies,proceduresand regulations. This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job descriptionin order toreflect any changes in role/development.