Job summary

We are currently looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team in North Yorkshire, Whitby, Filey, Scarborough and surrounding areas. Apply today for a rewarding career in palliative care where you can really make a difference!

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Date posted

23 February 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,318 a year + enhancements (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

3630

Job locations

Community Based

Scarborough

YO11 1TN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Healthcare Assistant Planned Services

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Aligned with AFC Band 2 (£21,318 per annum, + enhancements, pro rata).

Hours/Contract: F ull Time/Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: North Yorkshire,Whitby, Filey, Scarborough and surrounding areas

Closing date: 13th March2023

Interview date: TBC

Do you want to give excellent individualised care?

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.

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

For further information on this job opportunity, please contact Clinical Nurse Manager, Carol Call on 07515 135424

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.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Healthcare Assistant Planned Services

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Aligned with AFC Band 2 (£21,318 per annum, + enhancements, pro rata).

Hours/Contract: F ull Time/Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: North Yorkshire,Whitby, Filey, Scarborough and surrounding areas

Closing date: 13th March2023

Interview date: TBC

Do you want to give excellent individualised care?

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.

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

For further information on this job opportunity, please contact Clinical Nurse Manager, Carol Call on 07515 135424

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.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

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
  • Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

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
  • Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.