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Healthcare Assistant - Wakefield
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,383.00 to £22,383.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22383.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2024 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 2QN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0516-24-0129 |
Summary
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC)£22,383 pro rata, per annum + enhancements Hours/Contract:Part time 27 hours per week or As and When Based:Wakefield Community within a 25 mile radius of your home Closing date:3rd June 2024 Interview date:TBC As a Healthcare Assistant with our community-based team in Wakefield, you'll be supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need. We provide free specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. Marie Curie Benefits Package Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees What's in it for you Annual leave allowance: 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Flexible Working Free DBS Free Uniform Generous enhancements: 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays Mileage allowance of 45p per mile Paid for while training and travelling in between patients What we are looking for: Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential Relevant community experience S/NVQ Level 2 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support Recent experience of providing care and caring for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs With experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families. For more information about the role please email our Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, John Gibson on john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.