Job Description
Salary Information: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancementsHours/Contract: Permanent Full Time/ Part Time, Night shifts Based: Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury, Amersham, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and surrounding areas)Closing date: 25th August 2024Interview date: Interviews will be held weekly As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie, you'll be there for people in their time of greatest need. We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.Marie Curie Benefits Package: Season 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 employees What’s in it for you: Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) Season ticket loan Option to get involved with fundraising Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Continuous development Industry leading training programmes Employee Assistance programme Flexible Working Mileage allowance of 45p per mile Paid for whole training and travelling in between patient Plus 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 What we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or have demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use is essential. Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are both crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support Due to the nature of the role the ability to work nights is essential Access to a computer and the internet is required in order to meet mandatory training requirements 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. You'll be required to carry out a range of duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records. A good basic understanding on symptom control is essential. For more information or an informal chat please contact Julie Adcock by email