Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Unit

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality end-of-life and palliative care within a specialist inpatient unit. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. This challenging yet rewarding position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme for existing members

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering end-of-life care and palliative care.
• Ability to work in a supportive and positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality end-of-life care in a specialist inpatient unit.
• Work collaboratively with team members to provide compassionate care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach to care

Strong work ethic

Job description

Hours: 27 Hours Per Week (days and nights)

StLuke's Hospice are looking for a positive and enthusiastic person, with a strongwork ethic, excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach tocare, to join the team as a band 2 Healthcare Assistant.

Main duties of the job

Therole would be working within our specialist inpatient unit delivering high-quality end-of-life care and palliative care. This is arewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patientsand their families.

OurInpatient Unit team takes great pride in delivering palliative and end-of-lifecare of the highest standard for patients with complex care needs, alleviatingtheir pain and preserving their dignity. As a result, the IPU maintains anexcellent nurse-to-patient ratio, typically 1:3, to uphold this standard ofcare.

Whilethe position we are recruiting for is challenging, it is also highly rewarding.You will be part of a supportive team working in a positive environment whereall our staff and volunteers are valued. Internal rotation to night andweekends will be a requirement of the post.

Inreturn, you will benefit from excellent opportunities to develop your skills,as well as the chance to maintain your membership in the NHS Pension Scheme ifyou are an existing member.

Wewould encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Clinical LeadTracey Thomas - 01752 401172.

About us

Were an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the mainduties of this role, please see the Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.