Healthcare Assistant Newcastle IPU - NHS
We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join the In-patients Unit at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Newcastle. Hours: Part time 23 hours per week Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £23,615 per annum + enhancements (pro rata) Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 Interview Date: 26th March 2025 As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie team in at Newcastle Hospice In-patients Unit, you'll be supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need.
We provide free specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. With experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes.Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.
What were looking for: S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support Recent experience of providing care and caring for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs in a health/social care setting What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees Generous Enhancements 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
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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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.