Healthcare Assistant - Oxford

NHS Jobs; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 33 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

55p per mile mileage

Industry-leading training

Compassionate team

27 days + 8 holidays pro rata

Résumé du poste

Marie Curie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a community-based role across south Oxfordshire. This permanent, part-time position offers 24.5 hours per week over three night shifts (10:00 PM – 06:30 AM).

The role includes a mileage allowance and access to industry-leading training to support end-of-life care delivery. Applicants should have care experience, a person-centred approach, strong communication, and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Recent experience delivering care in health or social care.
• Understanding of person-centred care and commitment to patients and families.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally.
• Caring, flexible and resilient; able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills, including email, online training, mobile tech and care recording systems.

Connaissances

Health care experience

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Caring and resilience

Teamwork

IT skills

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Description du poste

Employment Details

Contract: Permanent | 24.5 hours per week | Three shifts per week Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 06.30 AM, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC), £12.92 per hour, with enhanced rates for eligible unsocial hours: £18.22 per hour for weekday and Saturday night shifts and £23.64 per hour for Sunday and Bank Holiday shifts

Location

Location: Community-based, primarily covering south Oxfordshire. Applicants must live within a 25-mile radius of central Oxfordshire and be able to travel across the south of the county

What we are looking for:

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect.
• An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escape concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team.
• A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable.
• A valid driving licence, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across central Oxfordshire.

Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant:

• Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits.
• Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
• The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families.

Whats in for you:

• Annual leave: 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) NHS-aligned annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer match
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation
• Support with eye care costs (terms apply)
• Access to Blue Light Card Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme
• Life assurance

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 8 November 2026

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [e-mail]

If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Our values & culture

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.