Title: Marie Curie Health Care Assistant – South West

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

Hours/Contract: Full Time/ Part Time/ Bank Hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date : 26th February 2023

South West Areas:

• Devon – Night positions only
• Dorset –Night positions only
• Cornwall - Days and Night positions
• Bristol - Night positions only
• North Somerset - Night positions only
• Somerset - Night positions only
• South Gloucestershire - Night positions only

Interview date: Interviews will be held weekly

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our Team of Marie Curie Nurses and Health Care Assistants. You will be part of a team providing excellent individualised care, enabling patients to be cared for and die in their own homes surrounded by their families and loved ones.

As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie, you'll be there for people in their time of greatest need. We provide specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

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. You'll be required to carry out a range of duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records. A good basic understanding on symptom control is essential.

Our Night service shift runs from 10pm - 7am, delivering care on a 1:1 basis to support patients and families with palliative diagnosis in their own homes.

Our Day service shift runs from 8:00am – 10pm, delivering care to multiple patients either on a single or double handed visit.

There are a variety of contracted hours available and the roles are permanent.

What we are looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or have demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care.
• A driver's license and the use of a car insured for business use are essential
• Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are both crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support
• Due to the nature of the role the ability to work nights is essential
• Access to a computer and the internet is required in order to meet mandatory training requirements

What’s in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Annual Leave Entitlement will take into account previous years of service under Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Option to get involved with fundraising
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance programme
• £500 refer a friend bonus scheme
• Flexible Working
• We are pleased to be introducing our new 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.
  

For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Yarwood on 07713750174 or email southwestrecruit@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.

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.