Compassionate Bank Palliative Care Nursing Assistant

NHS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare charity is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist trained nursing staff in providing high standards of care, particularly for palliative patients. Candidates should have experience working in healthcare and ideally hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. This role operates on a bank basis, with shifts dependent on service demand, and requires attendance for an in-person interview in the UK. This position is crucial for delivering essential support and care to patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3.
• Evidence of caring for people with palliative care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering high standards of care.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with patient hygiene.
• Report changes in patient conditions to trained staff.

Skills

Caring for patients

Empathetic and caring nature

Good interpersonal skills

Understanding of infection control

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 1 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A healthcare charity is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist trained nursing staff in providing high standards of care, particularly for palliative patients. Candidates should have experience working in healthcare and ideally hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. This role operates on a bank basis, with shifts dependent on service demand, and requires attendance for an in-person interview in the UK. This position is crucial for delivering essential support and care to patients and their families.