Palliative Care HCA (Band 2) 24hrs per week

Job summary

St. Rocco's Hospice is looking to recruit a palliative care HCA Band 2 to work in our In-Patient Unit working 24hrs per week primarily night shifts, however flexibility is required to work across all clinical departments.

Hours will be worked between Mon to Sun, including days, nights, evenings and weekends, on a rota system, notified by management.

Additional unsociable hour enhancements will be paid for weekend, night (8pm onwards) and bank holiday work - T&Cs apply, breaks are unpaid.

Main duties of the job

To work under the direction of the Nurse in Charge in maintaining high standards of nursing care within the unit. To be aware of strategic developments at the hospice specifically relating to the unit. To participate in clinical effectiveness initiatives and be aware of policy documents/protocols/pathways etc. and ensure implementation as appropriate. To work under the direction of the Nurse in Charge to ensure that the climate of the service is conducive to patients, relatives, spiritual, psychological and physical wellbeing.

About us

Benefits T&C's Apply:

Contributory Company Group Pension Plan (NHS Pension Scheme members have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance, Medical Cash Plan, annual holiday entitlement is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time staff annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.

Posts are not salary incremental, pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

St. Rocco's Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to 2 references & DBS.

A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.

St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

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