▷ Urgent: Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago


Albany, Australia NHS Full time

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our ward, we have full and part time roles available on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2026.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

NHS matched annual leave

Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours

Family friendly leave

Access to lease car services

Employee Assistance programmes

Discounts at our onsite bistro

Access to free parking

Ongoing training and development

Job responsibilities

The Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice has 23 beds that provide expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist in the delivery of nursing and specialist palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients while in the hospice, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

You will also contribute to the effectiveness of the team by participating in the multi disciplinary team working to support individuals in the hospice.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Healthcare Assistant, or equivalent, in a hospice or community setting. You will be caring and have an understanding attitude and empathy as well as be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Previous experience within palliative/terminal care setting will be an advantage.

All staff are expected to work an internal shift rotation including days, nights and weekends.

Shift times are:

Early: 07:30 15:30; Late: 13:30 21:30; Night: 19:30 08:00; Long Days: 07:30 20:00.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-rata for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by emailcareers@arhc.org.ukand we will be happy to help.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

- Good General Education
- NA

Experience

- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant, or equivalent, in a hospice, hospital, or community setting.
- NA

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.

£24,570 to £24,937 a year pro rata for part time hours

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