Healthcare Assistant, Level 2 Taunton, England
Job description
Location: Taunton Hospice
Hours: Full or Part Time Hours available
Contract Type: Permanent, up to 37 hours per week
Salary: £21,106.44 + 18% unsocial hours enhancement
Annual Leave Entitlement: Initial 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days pro rata after 1 year
St Margaret’s philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values at all times and fulfill our commitment to providing excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. We go to great lengths to recruit the right people. We want people with a positive attitude who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to but because they are passionate about working for St Margaret’s.
About the role
We want people with a positive attitude who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to but because they are passionate about working for St Margaret’s. This extends across our In-Patient unit, Community teams, Physio, therapies and lymphoedema departments bringing the best care possible to those who frequent St Margaret’s Hospice.
We currently have a vacancy for a Healthcare assistant qualified to level 2 in Health and Social Care within our In-patient team. The ideal candidate will be a caring, enthusiastic individual who thrives on being part of a patient focused team. Our in- patient unit is a 24 hour a day service, and shifts will reflect this working on a rotational basis, so flexibility is required of all staff.
Our healthcare assistants provide outstanding patient care to those with a life limiting illness, making each day count for those who rely on St Margaret’s services. As an employer we hope to nurture and develop all our staff to ensure that you are achieving your full potential and actively encourage all staff in their training and education.
Our Core Competencies are:
Self awareness
Understanding and being aware of yourself and how to react and interact with others
Outcomes and results
Organising ourselves to get the job done, delivering a high-quality service, and being accountable for the outcomes
Working with others
People working together to achieve team and organisational goals and respecting others
Leading in your area
Regardless of management position, we all lead and take responsibility in our area of work
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they will use Core Competencies to help us put our values into practice. Click here for more information with regards to our Core Competencies.
What can we offer?
Click here to find out what benefits we offer.
If you have any questions or are interested in finding out more before applying, please get in touch with
- Sarah Manges – Lead Nurse – [email protected] or
- Anna Saunders – Senior Staff Nurse – [email protected] or
- Elly Howse – Senior Staff Nurse – [email protected]
Tel: 01823 346963
For full details and to apply please complete an application form below, or contact the recruitment team on [email protected] to request an application.
Closing date: Sunday 2 April 2023
Interview: Wednesday 19 April 2023
