Salary Information: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements
Hours/Contract: Permanent Full Time/ Part Time, Night shifts
Based: Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury, Amersham, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and surrounding areas)
Closing date: 25th August 2024
Interview 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
