Healthcare Assistant - Newcastle Hospice IPU

Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC)£11.45 per hour + enhancements Hours/Contract:As and When Based: Newcastle Hospice Closing date:30th September 2024 Interview date:TBC Our 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 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) 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 enhancement Marie 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] This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

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