Senior Health Care Assistants (Nights) Palliative Care

Job summary

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. 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.

Main duties of the job

You will work in teams of two and the shifts run from 7.00pm until 4.30am or 9.30pm until 7.00am. You will be expected to work either shift throughout the week including weekends and bank holidays.

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. You must possess a full UK driving license and be able to drive a Hospice vehicle, which will include driving around a wide geographical area

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.

In return, we can offer (subject to role):

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata were applicable)

Pension scheme from day one, including Hospice contributions

Westfield Medical Cash Plan and national retail/entertainment discount scheme

Staff discount in our Hospice shops

Free, confidential access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Family friendly policies and flexible working options

Social events including our annual wellbeing day

About us

Our Mission is to provide hospice care in all our communities, led and informed by their needs, striving to add life to every day.

Our Values:

Care Providing the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right person

Acceptance Accepting all our diverse communities by growing trust and understanding

Resilience Building resilience in our patients, carers, families, staff and volunteers to cope and thrive

Empathy Understanding that loss, grief and bereavement are unique to you and respecting your needs.