Bank Healthcare Assistant (IPU & Community)

Farleigh Hospice; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking motivated Health Care Assistants for their Bank to join their Community Team and Inpatient Unit. Ideal candidates will have experience in health care, a passion for providing excellent care, and a driving license. This role includes holistic patient care and support for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Bank pay

Strong team support

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health care settings.
• Qualifications relevant to health care fields.
• Ability to provide excellent care and support.

Responsibilities

• Join the Community Team & Inpatient Unit to provide care.
• Support patients with symptom control and holistic care.
• Engage in palliative rehabilitation and end-of-life care.

Skills

Experience in health care

Passion for providing care

Driving licence and car access

Job description

DO YOU WANT A NEW FLEXIBLE ROLE WITH IMPROVED JOB SATISFACTION?

AND HIGH QUALITY OF WORK IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT?

We are now looking for highly motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Bank on our Community Team & Inpatient Unit.

You would have experience and qualifications in the health care field. We welcome applications from people who have a passion for providing excellent care and support to our patient group. You will need a driving licence and access to a car for the community role.

The 10-bed unit will provide holistic care for patients with both malignant and non-malignant life limiting illnesses and their families/carers. This will include excellent symptom control, psycho-social and spiritual support for patients who are admitted for symptom control, specialist palliative rehabilitation and end of life care; we are also aspiring to provide care for patients with complex nursing needs such as non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care.

As an organisation with a strong social purpose, we understand the strength we gain from having and supporting diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone.

Why apply for this role?

• We offer a great working environment; competitive Bank pay and a strong team to support you

If you require further information, please view the Job Description or contact Kate Tighe (Locality Care Team Manager, North Team & Acting IPU Manager) via email: [e-mail]; or Vanessa Ince (Locality Care Team Manager, Central Team) via email on [e-mail] for additional information.

HCA IPU Job Description is here.

HCA Community Job Description is here.

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s emailed direct – please apply via the Farleigh website – thank you

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period.Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure.Charity Registration No: 284670