Healthcare Assistant - Newcastle Hospice IPU

Job summaryThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for a career where you can provide truly holistic, person-centred care to patients and their families at a time when it matters most? Apply today to join the team in our Inpatient Unit at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Newcastle! Main duties of the jobOur Inpatient Unit provides specialist care and support to patients living with a life limiting condition and their families. With high staff to patient ratios, youll have the time to ensure our patients receive the best possible care as well as receiving training and support to ensure you develop both professionally and personally. About usEvery day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.Job description Job responsibilitiesSalary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC)£11.45 per hour + enhancementsHours/Contract:As and WhenBased: Newcastle HospiceClosing date:30th September 2024Interview date:TBCOur Inpatient Unit provides specialist care and support to patients living with a life limiting condition and their families. With high staff to patient ratios, you'll have the time to ensure our patients receive the best possible care as well as receiving training and support to ensure you develop both professionally and personally. What we are looking for:Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work within a team Flexible approach to working patterns. Shifts include nights and weekends Recent experience in a health/social care setting Empathy and an understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needsMarie Curie Benefits PackageSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 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 employeesWhat's in it for you:Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Season ticket loan Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Continuous development Industry leading training programmes Employee Assistance Programme Flexible Working Annual Leave Entitlement will take into account previous years of service under Agenda for Change terms and conditions Marie Curie Clinical terms and conditions in 2023. These will align with some of the core terms and conditions of the NHS (Agenda for Change contracts). Which includes new unsocial hours enhancements. Generous enhancementMarie Curie provides free specialist support and care for patients with cancer and other life limiting conditions, and their families. We aim to give patients the best possible quality of life, meeting their medical, spiritual and social needs, while also providing their families with the emotional support they need.Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected] role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.Job description Job responsibilitiesSalary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC)£11.45 per hour + enhancementsHours/Contract:As and WhenBased: Newcastle HospiceClosing date:30th September 2024Interview date:TBCOur Inpatient Unit provides specialist care and support to patients living with a life limiting condition and their families. With high staff to patient ratios, you'll have the time to ensure our patients receive the best possible care as well as receiving training and support to ensure you develop both professionally and personally. What we are looking for:Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work within a team Flexible approach to working patterns. Shifts include nights and weekends Recent experience in a health/social care setting Empathy and an understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needsMarie Curie Benefits PackageSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 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 employeesWhat's in it for you:Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Season ticket loan Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Continuous development Industry leading training programmes Employee Assistance Programme Flexible Working Annual Leave Entitlement will take into account previous years of service under Agenda for Change terms and conditions Marie Curie Clinical terms and conditions in 2023. These will align with some of the core terms and conditions of the NHS (Agenda for Change contracts). Which includes new unsocial hours enhancements. Generous enhancementMarie Curie provides free specialist support and care for patients with cancer and other life limiting conditions, and their families. We aim to give patients the best possible quality of life, meeting their medical, spiritual and social needs, while also providing their families with the emotional support they need.Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected] role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health and Social Care. Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent Desirable National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment. Desirable Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for dying patients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health and Social Care. Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent Desirable National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment. Desirable Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for dying patients. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer details Employer nameMarie Curie AddressMarie Curie DriveNewcastle Upon TyneNE4 6SS Employer's website