Healthcare Assistant- Community

Integrated Care System; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity-based hospice in Cambridge is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join their Hospice at Home Team. These community roles require caring for patients in their homes, focusing on end-of-life care while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a valid driving license. Starting salary is competitive with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

NHS matched annual leave

Enhancements for unsociable hours

Employee Assistance programmes

Ongoing training and development

Access to lease car services

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in hospital or community setting is essential.
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of a planned programme of care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Carry out tasks involving direct patient care and support to patients and families.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working to support individuals in their own homes.

Skills

Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

Knowledge in end-of-life care

Valid driving license

Job description

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are community roles based from our hospice in Cambridge, working in patients' homes across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part-time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership of the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions). Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Job responsibilities

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are community roles based from our hospice in Cambridge, working in patients' homes across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part-time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.

The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own homes in their last weeks of life. We take a holistic approach, tailoring care to each person's specific needs. A compassionate team of nurses and healthcare assistants provides practical and holistic care, supporting patients and their families in their homes. You will work directly with patients and families on a shift basis over 7 days.

Main Job responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the delivery of a planned programme of care under the direction of the registered nurse
• Carry out tasks involving direct patient care and support to patients and families
• Act within the limits of your competency and authority
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working to support individuals in their own homes
• Promote the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients at all times

Colleagues within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the north to Saffron Walden in the south. Although allocated to either the South (Cambridge) or North (Wisbech) team, colleagues work flexibly as one team to meet patient needs. We offer mileage expense rates above HMRC standards and a lease car option. While efforts are made to allocate patients near your residence, flexibility is required to attend patients wherever they are located.

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or community setting.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists.

Starting salary of £24,937 with opportunities to progress to £26,598.

Note: The quoted salary is based on full-time hours and will be pro-rated for part-time posts. As a charity with limited funds, new starters usually commence at the minimum of the salary band. Exceptional candidates demonstrating significant relevant strengths may be considered for higher starting salaries.

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Support for applying is available via email at [e-mail].

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license and cannot offer sponsorship to individuals without the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement, and equality of opportunity. Candidates with a disability meeting the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including BAME communities.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a hospice, hospital, or community setting is essential
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge and skills in end-of-life care are desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.