Could you make a real difference to patients and their families at the end of life?
Do you want to join the St Leonard’s Hospice Team providing excellent care to patients from York and the surrounding area at the end of life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate individual to join the Hospice as a
Health Care Assistant
to make a difference both personally and professionally to patients who require palliative and end of life care. This is a great opportunity to consider a career move into palliative care, as a supported induction and tailored development plan will enable you to gain the specialist skills required. No previous care experience is required. This position is based on our Inpatient Unit and as a Health Care Assistant, you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team under the guidance of a registered nurse and be involved in the following: Delivering high standards of holistic care to patients and their families Providing excellent communication skills to the patients and their families and members of the multi-disciplinary team Maintaining accurate records of care Working with a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring the needs of the patients and families are met with compassion and excellence
Ideally we are looking for someone who can work
37.5 hours per week
but are happy to accept applications from anyone who can work above
30 hours per week . What we can offer you: Salary above NHS pay scales Shift enhancements Up to 41 days annual leave Opportunity to continue NHS pension and length of service based annual leave entitlement Attractive pension scheme (non-NHS) A modern IPU with great facilities for patients and their families High staff to patient ratios Opportunity to be a supernumerary as part of the induction Work at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its mission Free car parking Great CPD opportunities
What we need from you: Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations Willingness and flexibility to work unsocial hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
St Leonard’s is a teaching Hospice offering an excellent environment to work in, outstanding employment conditions & benefits, great opportunities for development and huge job satisfaction. For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Cowling, Senior Sister, on 01904 708553.
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Health Care Assistant
to make a difference both personally and professionally to patients who require palliative and end of life care. This is a great opportunity to consider a career move into palliative care, as a supported induction and tailored development plan will enable you to gain the specialist skills required. No previous care experience is required. This position is based on our Inpatient Unit and as a Health Care Assistant, you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team under the guidance of a registered nurse and be involved in the following: Delivering high standards of holistic care to patients and their families Providing excellent communication skills to the patients and their families and members of the multi-disciplinary team Maintaining accurate records of care Working with a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring the needs of the patients and families are met with compassion and excellence
Ideally we are looking for someone who can work
37.5 hours per week
but are happy to accept applications from anyone who can work above
30 hours per week . What we can offer you: Salary above NHS pay scales Shift enhancements Up to 41 days annual leave Opportunity to continue NHS pension and length of service based annual leave entitlement Attractive pension scheme (non-NHS) A modern IPU with great facilities for patients and their families High staff to patient ratios Opportunity to be a supernumerary as part of the induction Work at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its mission Free car parking Great CPD opportunities
What we need from you: Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations Willingness and flexibility to work unsocial hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
St Leonard’s is a teaching Hospice offering an excellent environment to work in, outstanding employment conditions & benefits, great opportunities for development and huge job satisfaction. For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Cowling, Senior Sister, on 01904 708553.
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