Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Healthcare Assistant

Locations: Community BasedEastern England Region- East and North Hertfordshire,Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Letchworth, Hitchin and all other surrounding areas

Job Shift: Nights

Job Schedule: Full time/ Part time nights

Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, alignedwithAFC BAND 2 £21,318per annum, pro rata, plus enhancements.

Annual Leave Entitlement will take into account previous years of service under Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Marie Curie Clinical terms and conditions in 2023. These will align with some of the core terms and conditions of the NHS (Agenda for Change contracts). This will include new high-cost area supplement where applicable and unsocial hours enhancements.

Hours/Contract: Part Time/Full Time nights

Contract Type: Permanent Nights

Closing Date: 26th February 2023

Interview date: TBC

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.

What we are looking for:

  • Relevant community experience
  • 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
  • UK driving licence & access to a vehicle are essential

    • Whats 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:

    85% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

    43% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & night duty (8pm to 6am)

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    For further information on this job opportunity, please contact senior nurse Kay Templeman on 07515134412 or email on Kay.Templeman@mariecurie.org.uk or clinical nurse manager Seeta Maher on 07753262499 or by Email: Seeta.Maher@mariecurie.org.uk

    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 Enhanced criminal record check.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • S/NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent Certificate/Diploma) or
  • willing to work towards this or the Marie Curie HCA Development Programme

    • Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Recent experience of caring for patients including the ability to:
  • Recognise and report changes in the condition of the patient;
  • Accurately document care given in patient documentation;
  • Communicate basic information about care to carers and families.
  • Experience in caring for dying patients
  • Experience of working as part of a team

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
  • Experience of working in the community setting

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • S/NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent Certificate/Diploma) or
  • willing to work towards this or the Marie Curie HCA Development Programme

    • Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Recent experience of caring for patients including the ability to:
  • Recognise and report changes in the condition of the patient;
  • Accurately document care given in patient documentation;
  • Communicate basic information about care to carers and families.
  • Experience in caring for dying patients
  • Experience of working as part of a team

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
  • Experience of working in the community setting