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Queenscourt Hospice

Healthcare Assistant (Queenscourt at Home)

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Job summary

PLEASE USE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH NHS JOBS. Please email applications to recruitment@queenscourt.org.uk

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistant

37.5 hours per week,Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

£21,438 - £23,098 per annum/pro rata (Dependant on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Queenscourt at Home team. The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised, with confidence as a lone worker in the patients home but be able to communicate effectively with all members of the primary healthcare team. You will deliver a range of patient care duties as indicated by the Queenscourt Co-ordinator and District Nursing Care Plan providing support to patients and their families enabling them to remain at home at the end of life.

You must be able to demonstrate empathy and communicate clearly and effectively about death and dying with patients, families and health professionals. The applicant must have experience of working within the community. Flexibility around available hours to work day and night shifts is essential to this role. A car driver is essential for this role.

About us

PLEASE USE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH NHS JOBS. Please email applications to recruitment@queenscourt.org.uk

Interested? We offer:

  • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 29 and 30 at respective 5 and 10 year anniversaries
  • We recognise NHS service in respect of holidays, sickness and salary.
  • We support NHS Pensions contributions for those with eligibility.
  • Enhanced maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
  • Occupational sickness scheme
  • Access to offers and discounts (including Blue Light Cards)
  • A comprehensive induction program with ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance program (EAP)
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Supportive, employee focussed policies along with a wealth of wellbeing initiatives.
  • Working in a modern, bright, and welcoming environment.
  • Subsidised staff meals.
  • Staff receive excellent support and supervision from our management team.

Details

Date posted

03 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,438 to £23,098 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0217-23-0000

Job locations

Queenscourt Hospice

Town Lane

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6RE


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE USE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH NHS JOBS.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE USE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH NHS JOBS.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - NVQ Level 3 in Care or OU K260
  • - Minimum of Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
  • - IT competence

Desirable

  • - ECDL
  • - Communication skills training
  • - Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • - Community experience of caring for palliative care
  • patients at end of life
  • - Ability to communicate sensitively and with empathy
  • - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • - Full driving licence and access to car

Desirable

  • - Experience of working in variety of palliative
  • care settings

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • - Basic IT skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Highly motivated; calm attitude; can demonstrate initiative; team player who can demonstrate a positive and flexible approach along with an understanding of the charitable ethos and of working with volunteers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - NVQ Level 3 in Care or OU K260
  • - Minimum of Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
  • - IT competence

Desirable

  • - ECDL
  • - Communication skills training
  • - Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • - Community experience of caring for palliative care
  • patients at end of life
  • - Ability to communicate sensitively and with empathy
  • - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • - Full driving licence and access to car

Desirable

  • - Experience of working in variety of palliative
  • care settings

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • - Basic IT skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Highly motivated; calm attitude; can demonstrate initiative; team player who can demonstrate a positive and flexible approach along with an understanding of the charitable ethos and of working with volunteers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Queenscourt Hospice

Address

Queenscourt Hospice

Town Lane

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6RE


Employer's website

https://www.queenscourt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queenscourt Hospice

Address

Queenscourt Hospice

Town Lane

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6RE


Employer's website

https://www.queenscourt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Queenscourt at Home Co-Ordinator

Julie Davidson

recruitment@queenscourt.org.uk

01704544645

Details

Date posted

03 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,438 to £23,098 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0217-23-0000

Job locations

Queenscourt Hospice

Town Lane

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6RE


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