Job Description
Senior Health Care Assistants
Hospice Night Support (HNS) Team
38 hours/28.5 hour/19 hour contracts available (7 day twilight or nightshifts Monday Sunday with weekend and bank holiday working)
Salary £16.37 Per Hour - Hospice Band 3 pro rata (includes consolidated enhanced hours pay)
5 weeks Holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata); Pension Scheme;
Medical Cover; free parking; Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access; National Retail/entertainment Discount Scheme; Employee Referral Scheme.
Closing date for applicants: Mid-day on 10th May 2023
Interviews will be held on: Week Commencing 15thMay 2023
Have you ever considered working at Nottinghamshire Hospice but you dont have experience in palliative care?
Time to think again!!
Nottinghamshire Hospice offers staff the unique privilege to walk alongside patients and their families on this final journey while providing care and support. We deliver high-quality, excellent palliative care for patients across Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Hospice provides care and support for those living with a life-limiting condition while caring for families and friends as well, both before and after death.
People are cared for in their own home. Our goal is to help people make the most of their lives, in ways that are important to THEM. This care may sometimes include the patient coming into the Hospice as part of our wellbeing and reablement offer.
You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, in a professional service making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. In an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care. You are part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is valued for their unique skills and experience. You do not need palliative care experience (although that would be great) as we offer a comprehensive induction package.
This role
Our Hospice Night Support (HNS) Team provides care to people in their own homes through the night either through a planned visit or for unplanned visits for patients who require care more urgently. You will work in teams of two and the shifts run from 7pm until 4.30am or 9pm until 7am. You will be expected to work either shift throughout the week including weekends and bank holidays.
Whats in it for you?
Time to care for your patients.
Making a real difference for the patient and family.
Work in an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care.
The opportunity to work in the patient's home and with other professionals.
You are part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is valued for their unique skills and experience.
You do not need to have Palliative care experience.
Full and part time opportunities are available.
You must have Health Care Assistant experience and possess a minimum of NVQ 3 or equivalent. Support will be given to the postholder to develop their career ambitions.
Our Values: Care Providing the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right personAcceptance Accepting all our diverse communities by growing trust and understandingResilience Building resilience in our patients, carers, families, staff and volunteers to cope and thriveEmpathy Understanding that loss, grief and bereavement are unique to you and respecting your needs.On how to apply / further details, visit our websiteor by contacting:-Tel: 0115 962 1222. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Registered Charity no: 509759