Healthcare Support Worker Inpatient Unit
ACCORD Hospice is looking for additional Healthcare Support Workers to join our IPU team at ACCORD Hospice. Your main duties will be to assist the nursing staff in a range of patient care duties within our eight bedded inpatient unit. See Job description for more details.
Hours: Opportunities for bank work and permanent part time hours
Salary: Band 2 starting £25,694 pro rata
Location: ACCORD Hospice, Paisley Reports to: In-Patient Unit Manager
About ACCORD Hospice
At ACCORD Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care services to people across Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. We are committed to meeting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and carers, while promoting dignity, choice, compassion, and quality of life. Joining Team ACCORD means becoming part of a supportive organisation that values high standards of care, learning, improvement, and teamwork.
Main duties of the role
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Assist trained nursing staff in a range of patient care duties.
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Observe patient’s general condition in line with care plan.
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Assist with day-to-day administration related to patient care.
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Report patient information / condition to Trained Nursing Staff.
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Working with the wider team in the provision of care, social and recreational activities for patients and carers.
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Always maintain confidentiality.
What we are looking for
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Experience in providing personal care and support within a health or social care setting
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Ability to demonstrate compassion, dignity, respect and empathy
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Ability to work as part of a team and to follow instructions
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Willingness to work within a specialist palliative care setting, with people who need end of life care and support
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Ability to deal with frequent exposure to emotional circumstances
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Good communication and listening skills
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Good observation skill and ability to report back promptly and accurately
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Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
Why join Team ACCORD?
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and values-led organisation focused on high-quality specialist palliative care. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic and committed multidisciplinary team, develop your clinical leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful care for patients and families. ACCORD Hospice also promotes learning, development, and a positive working environment where staff can grow and thrive.
How to apply
Applications for ACCORD roles are made using the application form available on the ACCORD Hospice vacancies page. Applicants should review the full job description and person specification and use their application to demonstrate how their experience, skills, and values match the requirements of the role.
Contact for informal inquiries:
Caroline Johnstone IPU Lead 0141 581 2000
