Healthcare Assistant - North East of England North East England
Job description
We are growing our services in the North East of England in order to reach more people at the end of life than ever before. This is a great opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team and develop your skills in Palliative Care
Job title: Healthcare Assistant
Salary: Up to £22,383 pro rata per annum (aligned with AFC Band 2) + enhancements
Hours : Full Time / Part Time / As & When
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Community Based - Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside
Closing date: 26th September 2023
Interview date: TBC
Due to service growth, we are looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants across the following locations:
- Newcastle
- Gateshead
- South Tyneside
What we are looking for:
- Relevant community experience
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is desirable
- Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support.
What’s in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
- Generous enhancements:
- 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
- 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
As a Healthcare Assistant you will deliver care and support to people with terminal illnesses whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families.
With experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan.
You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.
For more information about the role please email [email protected] or [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
