Healthcare Assistant - Highlands

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Healthcare Assistant - Highlands, Ullapool

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Ullapool, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £23,362 - £25,368 per annum + Enhancement

Hours: Various - Full time, Part time, As & When

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Highlands – within a 25 mile radius of your home address

Closing date: 4th August 2024

Interview date: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team and help deliver care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses, offering emotional support to their families. We focus on a one-to-one approach to care, ensuring meaningful contact with patients and families, usually in their own homes.

• Season ticket loan for travel.
• Defined contribution pension schemes (charity matches contributions up to 7.5%).
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Childcare cost assistance (terms and conditions apply).
• Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.

What’s in it for you:

• Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Season ticket loan.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Industry-leading training programs.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working options.
• Enhanced pay: 44% of basic salary for Saturday & weekday night duties (8 pm to 6 am), 88% for Sundays and public holidays.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant community experience.
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Emotional strength and ability to work independently are essential, with ongoing training and support provided.

Experience in End of Life care is preferred. You should be capable of working autonomously, following established care plans, and performing duties such as assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication support, and record-keeping, while providing emotional support to patients and families.

For more information, please email Lesley Middleton.

Marie Curie is committed to its values and safeguarding all individuals involved in our services. We promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments during the application process.