Healthcare Assistant Devon

TN United Kingdom; Northam; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support to patients with terminal illnesses. The role involves assisting with personal care, monitoring symptoms, and ensuring quality of life for patients and their families. With flexible working hours and comprehensive training, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems

Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Annual leave allowance: 27 days, plus 8 public holidays

Continuous professional development

Industry-leading training programmes

Free DBS and uniform

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care.
• Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK.
• Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with hygiene and monitoring symptoms.
• Providing medication support and detailed record-keeping.
• Delivering care on a 1:1 basis to support patients at home.

Skills

Emotional strength

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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 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
• Free uniform
• Enhancements: 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am); 83% x your basic salary per hour 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:

• The ideal candidate will have 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; use of a car insured for business use is essential
• Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable
• Emotional strength and the ability to work independently are crucial; excellent ongoing training and support will be provided
• Ability to work nights is essential due to the nature of the role
• 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 their families, typically in their own homes. Duties include assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication support, and detailed record-keeping. A good 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