Health Care Assistant Hospice at Home (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 at this significant time of their lives while providing compassionate care and support. We deliver high-quality, excellent palliative care for patients across Nottinghamshire for those living with a life-limiting condition. We care for patients, families and their friends, both before and after death.

Most 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 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 to the lives of patients and their families. Working in an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care, you will be 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 at Home Team provides planned care to people in their own homes through the night (9 hr shifts) or day (5 hr shifts). You will be expected to work either shift throughout the week including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

You must have healthcare assistant experience and possess a minimum of NVQ 2 or equivalent. Support will be given to the post holder to develop their career ambitions. You will be required to travel to patients homes, therefore access to a car for work and possess a full UK driving licence will be required. You will also be required to have business use motor insurance which will be at the post holders expense.

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.

Be 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 for your hard work, 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

An induction programme to help you settle into your role, comprehensive training and development, and opportunities to develop your career.

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.