Health Care Assistant - Level 2
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
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Job summary
About the role
Location: Taunton based
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £21,035 per annum to include 18% unsocial hours enhancement. (pro-rata for part time hours)
Are you a Healthcare Assistant who shares and believes in our values and wants to make a positive difference by working with an innovative and respected organisation which delivers highest quality support to people affected by life-limiting illnesses across Somerset?
Can you demonstrate commitment to the foundational competencies of St Margarets of:
Working with others holding self-awareness leading in your area and working to outcomes and results
We currently have a vacancy for a permanent full time Health Care Assistant level 2 within our In-patient team and are looking for a caring, enthusiastic individual who thrives on being part of a patient focused team, and who is motivated to develop their skills and knowledge in this area.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist palliative nursing care for patients that is patient centred, holistic and quality driven.
Provide appropriate support and advice for families, carers, and bereaved relatives.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team under the direction and leadership of the registered staff supporting them with operational and clinical activities in order to meet the needs of patients and their families.
About you
NVQ 2 qualification
Minimum of one year working as a health care assistant or similar
Previous experience of working in a palliative care environment
Team player.
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of pressures that exist for patients, who are living with life limiting conditions, and their families
About us
What we offer
In return we offer a rewarding role in a stimulating and positive working environment, with active support for training and opportunities to develop new skills and new career pathways, while knowing that you are helping to make each day count for individuals and families in Somerset.
The opportunity to remain in NHS pension scheme if already contributing (or have been within last 12 months). Alternatively, you can join the Hospice pension plan.
Access to learning and support opportunities
Free car parking.
Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
Date posted
16 February 2021
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21,035 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0386-21-8433
Job locations
Heron Drive
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5HA
Employer details
Employer name
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Address
Heron Drive
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5HA
Employer's website
https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/home-page (Opens in a new tab)
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