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Events Fundraiser, Wroughton, 37.5 hours per week

£17,151 - £20,628 per annum

We are looking to appoint an experienced Events Fundraiser to work as part of our fundraising team to maximise income generation opportunities from Prospect organised events. You will also be responsible for researching, developing and growing new income streams. The successful candidate will need to be flexible as the role requires evening and weekend working. Previous fundraising experience essential.

Closing Date: 9th October 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description Events Fundraiser

Responsible to: Fundraising Manager

Based at: Prospect Hospice, Wroughton

JOB SUMMARY

To maximise fundraising income from large events. To ensure targets are achieved and sufficient income is received to support the activities of the Hospice. To develop beneficial and lasting networks within the community. Continually raise the profile of the Hospice whilst championing all aspects of the charity’s work. To report to the Fundraising Manager on all fundraising activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To achieve agreed income targets, taking a lead and individual responsibility for specific events.
To create, develop and organise sponsorship for a range of events to raise income for the Hospice.
To attend fundraising events and activities outside normal working hours, weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
To liaise with the Communications officer regarding the publicising of fundraising activities and events.
To optimise use of the fundraising database and assist in the production of proposals, reports and plans.
To prepare correspondence, relating to fundraising activities as necessary, interrogating the fundraising database as required.
To ensure efficient use of resources and to enable further growth in activity and income to achieve departmental targets.
To work within the limits of the annual community fundraising expenditure budget.
To keep accurate records of fundraising activities and analyse information and statistics so as to accurately target fundraising activities.
To ensure that existing/new events and activities are researched, planned and implemented in a timely manner. Ensuring fundraising initiatives achieve maximum potential.
To schedule and supervise Fundraising volunteers, in line with agreed admin / clerical activities and at events.
To ensure the identification of risk, both physical and financial, relating to fundraising activities.
To develop the annual fundraising plan in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager.
To provide financial information regarding events/activities as required by the Fundraising Manager. Ensure all monies emanating from each event are paid in promptly and accurate records kept
Provide follow up systems and procedures for late monies to be chased
To work within the legal framework and good practice guidelines for fundraising activity
To comply with requirements of the Data Protection Act.
To provide an exceptional level of customer care to ensure that relationships with donors are maintained and developed.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To work at all times within the policies and guidelines of the Hospice.
Comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 and with Prospect’s current Health and Safety Policies.

Under the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee

To take reasonable care of themselves and others at work
To co-operate with the Prospect as far as is necessary to enable them to carry out their legal duty
Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything provided, including personal protective equipment, for health and safety or welfare at work.

To ensure effective use of resources.

To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers.

To play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships with all who have business with the Hospice.
To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and visitors.
To develop and maintain a sound understanding of all facets of the work undertaken by Prospect Hospice and the hospice movement.

Because of the special nature of the Hospice and its work you may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standard of care.

This job description is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your Contract of Employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge of fundraising and the voluntary sector.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Driver, with a full, current UK driving licence.

Experience

Of planning and organising events.
Of working as part of a busy team with a varied workload.
Of speaking in public (or confident to do this).
Of working with the general public.
Of taking responsibility and acting on own initiative.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
Confident interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with people in a tactful and sensitive manner..
Creative.
Genuine enjoyment of working with and alongside people in a diverse range of settings.
Ability to organise one’s self and others to work to an agreed goal.

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HR Assistant, Wroughton, 22.5 hours per week

£14,676 - £17,563

We are looking to an appoint an experienced HR Assistant to provide administration support to the HR & Volunteer Services Manager. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within an HR function with a good knowledge of HR practices and procedures, together with excellent IT skills.

For further information and application pack please contact Yvonne Hanley, HR & Volunteer Services Manager on 01793 816151.

Closing Date: 9th October 2008

Job Description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Reports to: HR &Volunteer Services Manager

Responsible for: Not applicable

Job Context

Prospect Hospice employs 115 staff, 25 Bank staff; deploys around 400 volunteers at the hospice and in our 9 retail. This is a new, post which has been created to support the new Human Resource function.

Job Purpose

To provide a comprehensive administration service in all matters relating to the Hospice’s personnel systems and processes, working with and/or on behalf of the HR & Volunteer Services Manager.

Scope and Limits of Authority

The post-holder is responsible for the day to day personnel administration.

Job Tasks

Provide administration support to the HR & Volunteer Services Manager
Maintain and monitor the HR systems and database
Compiles HR information on recruitment, staff numbers, absence
Support line managers in recruitment activity, including: job advertisements, issuing application packs, coordinating candidates e.g. arranging interviews, booking rooms, sending offer/decline letters, preparing employment contracts
Manage and support the administration activity relating to the creation and maintenance of job descriptions, performance appraisal and HR Policies and Procedures
Liaise with the Payroll function.
Advises on queries arising from staff in relation to terms and conditions.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Knowledge of HR/personnel practices
Microsoft office and internet competent.

Experience

Working in a personnel/HR environment
Administration

Skills and Abilities

Good interpersonal skills
Excellent team working skills, in order to offer appropriate support to colleagues
Good written communication skills
Good time management and organisational skills showing an ability to effectively manage varied workload and act upon own initiative
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to understand employment legislation

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SPECIALITY GRADE DOCTOR

SWINDON, WILTSHIRE

FULL-TIME – 9 SESSIONS PER WEEK, PLUS 1 IN 4 ON CALL

FULL REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Prospect Hospice is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor with 3 years post registration experience to join our consultant led medical team.

Prospect Hospice provides specialist end of life care for the people of Swindon and North East Wiltshire. Care is delivered with our 14 bedded In-patient Unit, Day Hospice, Great Western Hospital and within the local community. Our person-centred approach is dependent upon effective collaborative working, and in addition to medical and nursing our services also comprises a family support team, rehabilitation team and complementary and creative therapists.

Previous palliative medical experience is not essential, but an interest in palliative care is important.

For further details please contact, Dr Beverley Lee, Palliative Care Consultant on 01793 813355

For and application pack please contact Yvonne Hanley, HR Manager on 01793 816151, or visit our website at www.prospect-hospice.net

Closing date: Friday 26th September 2008

Prospect@Home Bank Health Care Assistants

Prospect@Home is a new service which will deliver a comprehensive home based palliative nursing service.

The purpose and main aim of Prospect@Home is to enable patients who wish to do so to spend time at home during a crisis in their illness or for the last days of their life.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistants to join our team of bank staff. While the service will be available for up to 24 hours a day, it is fully expected that the greatest demand is likely to be at night. Successful applicants will need to be flexible with regards to hours of work in order to deliver an effective and responsive service.

Prospect@Home is a new service which will deliver a comprehensive home based palliative nursing service. The purpose and main aim of Prospect@Home is to enable patients who wish to do so to spend time at home during a crisis in their illness or for the last days of their life.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and committed Trained Nurses to join our team of trained bank staff. While the service will be available for up to 24 hours a day, it is fully expected that the greatest demand is likely to be at night. Successful applicants will need to be flexible with regards to hours of work in order to deliver an effective and responsive service.

Title: Health Care Assistant (Prospect@Home)

Reporting to: Prospect@Home Team Leader

Responsible for: Not applicable

Special Conditions: To have a flexible approach to work requirements in order to meet the

needs of patients and their carers. It is expected that this will mean at least 70% night shifts

and alternate weekends.

Post holders must have access to transport and be prepared to travel throughout the defined catchment area.

Post holders occupying this role are designated lone workers

Job Context:

Prospect@Home is a new service which will provide home based palliative nursing care to

enable patients who wish to do so to spend time at home during a crisis in their illness or for

the last days of life.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of the Prospect@Home Team providing planned practical nursing care and emotional support for patients and their families or carers in their own homes.

To carry out delegated clinical and therapeutic tasks as required.

Scope and Limits of Authority

The Health Care Assistant receives key delegated tasks from the Prospect@Home Team Leader and delivers planned care in the patients home.

Job Tasks

To provide support and respite for the carer.
To provide high standards of care to the patient and family following an agreed nursing care plan, including practical care and emotional support.

To act as a listener for patients and carers, and enable them to say what is important to them.

To communicate sensitive information in a form that is understandable to patients and their carers.

To care for patients following death and support newly bereaved families.

To respect patient autonomy, beliefs and values, and maintain patient confidentiality and dignity.

To apply knowledge and understanding of patients’ individual needs in a non-judgmental and caring way.

To work closely with the Prospect@Home Team Leader and other key staff, including Prospect Nurse Specialists and District Nurses to contribute to the provision of continuity and coordinated, planned care.

To recognise difficult or unexpected situations that require additional or qualified assistance, and know who and how to contact in an emergency.

To assist patients with prescribed oral medication where the patient is self-administering their medicines.

To clearly record all care.

To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for the safe moving and handling of patients.

To work safely in the patients’ home and respect the property of the patient and their carer(s) at all times.

To report any accidents or incidents that might happen to the patient, relative or yourself during a course of duty, in accordance with Prospect Hospice Policy.

To undertake additional delegated tasks as required.

Clinical Governance

To reflect upon practice in order to identify own learning needs and develop knowledge and skills.

To participate in education, research and audit activities being undertaken by the Prospect@Home Team.

To attend relevant mandatory training.

To participate in clinical supervision and / or support as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Headings	Essential	Desirable
Knowledge and qualifications	NVQ Level 2 in Care, or willingness to undertake.	NVQ Level 3 in Care
Experience	Minimum of 2 years recent relevant Health Care Assistant or Nursing Auxiliary experience. Understanding of the role of the Health Care Assistant.	Palliative care experience
Skills and Abilities	Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently in the patients own home. Good awareness of own limitations, and able to recognize the need to ask for assistance and for onward referral. Commitment to developing skills and knowledge of the care of the dying person and family. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of boundaries in relationships with patients and their families. Shows empathy and presents a calm, courteous and compassionate manner. Ability to work unsupervised but also a team player. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain own coping, including use of support and supervision.	Basic IT skills
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude	Self-aware. Committed to self-development. Uses own initiative. Resourceful. Conscientious, reliable and punctual. Proactive.	Loyal to the team and to Prospect Hospice.
Special requirements of the post	Flexible shift patterns to include night shifts and alternate weekends. Post holders must have access to transport and be prepared to travel throughout the defined catchment area.

This job description will be reviewed in response to service development requirements.

Title: Trained Nurse (Prospect@Home Bank)

Reporting to: Prospect@Home Team Leader

Responsible for: None

Special Conditions:

To have a flexible approach to work requirements in order to meet the needs of the patient and

their carers. It is expected that this will mean at least 70% night shifts and alternate weekends.

Post holders must have access to transport and be prepared to travel throughout the defined catchment area.

Post holders occupying this role are designated lone workers.

Job Context:

Prospect@Home is a new service which will provide home based palliative nursing care to

enable patients who wish to do so to spend time at home during a crisis in their illness or for

the last days of life.

Job Purpose:

To provide planned nursing care for palliative care patients and their families in their own home.

Scope and Limits of Authority

The post holder is expected to carry out nursing care in the patients home without direct supervision, and to make clinical decisions to support patients with changing specialist palliative care needs.

The post holder is required to identify issues that require referral to the Prospect Nurse Specialist or Prospect@Home Team Leader.

The post holder does not have any direct budgetary responsibility.

Job Tasks:

Clinical Practice

To make initial and ongoing assessments of the total physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs of patients and their family / carers.

To carry out relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

To communicate clearly with patients and carers and build and maintain trusting relationships.

To monitor symptom control issues, and support patients and families in developing coping strategies.

To administer prescribed medications as required in line with Prospect@Home and PCT guidelines.

To provide care for the patient following death, including verification of death.
To provide care and support for the newly bereaved.

To give and receive reports on patients where required, and maintain accurate written records and ensure effective communication.

To work effectively within own limitations and recognize the need for appropriate onward referral to the Prospect Nurse Specialist or District Nurse.

To establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with the wider team within Prospect Hospice, and with the Primary Health Care Teams.

To work closely with the Prospect@Home Team Leader and other key staff, including Prospect Nurse Specialists and District Nurses to contribute to the provision of continuity and coordinated, planned care.

To work independently in community settings, and assess, manage and document clinical risk, including lone working.

To respect the property of the patient and their carer(s) at all times.

To follow manual handling guidelines to ensure the assessment and safe moving and handling of patients.
To deal sensitively and effectively with suggestions or complaints from patients, families and other service users in liaison with Prospect@Home Team Leader.

Governance

To contribute where required to the Patient Services clinical governance framework through participation in education, development, research and audit initiatives.

To identify and plan to meet own learning needs in relation to PREP.

To formally and informally reflect on practice and performance with the Prospect@Home Team Leader.

To attend mandatory training as required.

Professional

To maintain professional standards and remain aware of changing patterns of care.
To understand the importance of professional accountability and need for professional self development.

To attend and contribute to multi-professional meetings as appropriate.

To adhere to the Operational and Clinical Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of Prospect Hospice and Prospect@Home.

To remain aware of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Statutory Requirements for Practice, Guidelines and Codes of Practice.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Headings

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge and qualifications

Registered General Nurse.

Evidence of continuing professional development within palliative care.

Care of the Dying Person Module (Level 2 or 3), and commitment to progressing level 2 and/or level 3 study.

Diploma in Palliative Care

Experience

Palliative care experience.

Understanding of reflective practice.

Experience of multi-agency and collaborative working.

Community experience.

Knowledge of hospice philosophy, policy and palliative care principles.

Skills and Abilities

Confident of own knowledge base.

Able to recognise own limitations and initiate appropriate onward referral.

Commitment to developing skills and knowledge of the care of the dying person and family.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of boundaries in relationships with patients and their families

Good interpersonal skills, including being able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Effective strategies and approaches to facilitate coping with emotional demands of role, particularly exposure to loss and patient death.

Team player.

Basic IT skills.

Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude

Self-aware.

Committed to self-development.

Uses own initiative.

Resourceful.

Conscientious, reliable and punctual.

Proactive.

Loyal to the team and to Prospect Hospice.

Special requirements of the post

Flexible shift patterns including at least 70% night shifts and alternate weekends. Post holders must have access to transport and be prepared to travel throughout the defined catchment area.

This job description will be reviewed in response to service development requirements.