Healthcare Assistant Buckinghamshire

Marie Curie UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking passionate Healthcare Assistants in Buckinghamshire to deliver specialized care for terminally ill patients. You'll play a critical role in enhancing patient quality of life, providing not just medical assistance but emotional support as well. Join a leading charity with excellent training and support structures in place.

Benefits

Season ticket loan for work travel

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Childcare cost assistance

Employee Assistance programme

Mileage allowance of 45p per mile

Paid training and travel

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate requires NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Palliative Care is desirable.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene and monitor symptoms.
• Administer medications and keep detailed records.
• Provide emotional and medical support to families.

Skills

End-of-Life Care

Emotional strength

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

Hours/Contract: Permanent Full Time/ Part Time, Night shifts

Based: Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury, Amersham, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and surrounding areas)

Closing date: 25th 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 cost (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:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• 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)
• Season ticket loan
• Option to get involved with fundraising
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance programme
• Flexible Working
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Paid for whole training and travelling in between patient
• Plus Enhancements 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

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
• Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use is 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

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.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Julie Adcock by email