Health Care Assistant (Bank) Middlesbrough, England
Job description
Health Care Assistant (Bank)
We are currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our Bank to help on our busy but rewarding In-Patient Unit (IPU).
We are currently seeking Bank Health Care Assistants to work in our 10 bedded In-Patient Unit (IPU) as part of our multi-disciplinary team to assist in the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care. The care provided will be in accordance with the hospice vision and values to ensure we can achieve the mission of Teesside Hospice.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the organisation and your own availability. Holiday pay will be accrued monthly dependant on the number of hours worked.
Our Health Care Assistants provide patient-centred, holistic care within our In-patient Unit (IPU) alongside other healthcare professionals. They provide an excellent standard of care to patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs whilst also offering vital emotional support to their families.
Duties may include assisting to meet hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, basic wound care and developing their clinical skills whilst working closely with the registered nurses.
What are we looking for?
- Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic people
- Some experience in a similar setting
- Great communication skills
- Someone who enjoys working within a team and is supportive to colleagues
What is in it for you?
- Training days to help you develop your practice and skills
- Access to staff support and clinical supervision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme with matched employer contribution of up to 5%
- Free on-site parking
The successful candidate will be joining an organisation which is forward thinking, caring and supportive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued specialist palliative and end-of-life care to the people of Teesside.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please click 'Apply on Company Site' opposite and complete the simple application form. Please have your CV and a short personal statement ready to upload to our application portal so that we can understand more about your skills and experience.
A copy of the Job Description and Person Specification for this role is shown in the attached documents.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if have filled the position. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. If you are shortlisted we will contact you to arrange an interview.
Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We will also require a copy of your vaccination records.
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
