Healthcare Assistant Devon

TN United Kingdom; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support patients with terminal illnesses in their homes. This role involves providing palliative care, assisting with hygiene, and monitoring symptoms during night shifts. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment focused on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Season ticket loan

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working

Free DBS check

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care.
• Current valid driving licence and car insured for business use.
• Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene, monitor symptoms, and provide medication support.
• Maintain detailed record-keeping and ensure meaningful contact with patients.
• Work night shifts from 10pm to 7am providing 1:1 care.

Skills

Emotional strength

Ability to work independently

Basic understanding of symptom control

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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Salary Information: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements

Hours/Contract: Permanent Night Shifts - Full time, Part Time and Bank

Based: Devon - within 25 miles of your home address

Closing date: 11th August 2024

Interview date: Interviews will be held weekly

As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie, you'll be there for people in their time of greatest need. We provide free 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.

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme; Help with childcare costs (T & C’s apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance: 27 days, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be the most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Flexible working
• Free DBS check
• Free uniform
• Enhancements: 41% of basic salary per hour paid for Saturday & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am); 83% of basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Paid for whole training and travel between patients

What we are looking for:

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care
• Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use
• Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable
• Emotional strength and the ability to work independently are crucial, with ongoing training and support provided
• Ability to work night shifts is essential
• Access to a computer and internet to meet mandatory training requirements

With experience in End of Life care, you're prepared to make a real difference. Our one-to-one approach to care ensures meaningful contact with patients and families, typically in their own homes. Duties include assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication support, and detailed record-keeping. Basic understanding of symptom control is essential.

Our Night services run from 10pm - 7am, providing care on a 1:1 basis to support patients and families with palliative diagnoses at home.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact our Clinical Nurse Manager, Jennifer Evanson at 07515134423 or