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Healthcare Assistant - Newcastle Wellbeing Centre
| Posting date: | 24 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,615.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23615.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 November 2024 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE4 6SS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0516-24-0258 |
Summary
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £23,615 pro rata per annum + enhancements Hours/Contract:Part Time 22.5 hours per week (shifts 9am 5pm) Contract Type:Permanent Based:Newcastle Hospice Closing date:10th November 2024 Interview date:W/C 4th December 2024 The Marie Curie Wellbeing Centre offers a range of services and therapies to support those with a life limiting illness, and their families, to live their best life, emotionally, physically, practically and spiritually. Our services and therapies can be used alongside conventional medicine and can help to reduce side effects and improve wellbeing and quality of life. Marie Curie provides free specialist support and care for patients with cancer and other life limiting conditions, and their families. We aim to give patients the best possible quality of life, meeting their medical, spiritual and social needs, while also providing their families with the emotional support they need. What we are looking for: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work within a team. Flexible approach to working patterns (Shifts will be Mon-Fri, days only) Recent experience in a health/social care setting Empathy and an understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs Health and Social Care S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma in, or be willing to work toward 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 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 everyones 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.