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Salary Information: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements
Hours/Contract: Permanent Night Shifts - Full time, Part Time, and Bank
Based: Devon - within 25 miles of your home address
Closing date: 11th August 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held weekly
As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie, you'll be there for people in their time of greatest need. We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses while offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual, and emotional needs.
* Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
* Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with childcare costs (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 policies for parental/sick leave
* Continuous professional development – Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional growth
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Flexible working
* Free DBS
* Free uniform
* Enhancements: 41% x basic salary per hour paid for Saturday & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am); 83% x basic salary per hour for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
* Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
* Paid for all training and travel between patients
What we are looking for:
* An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care
* A current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK, with a car insured for business use
* Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable
* Emotional strength and ability to work independently are crucial, with ongoing training and support provided
* Ability to work nights is essential due to the role's nature
* Access to a computer and internet is required for mandatory training
With experience in End of Life care, you're ready to make a real difference. Our one-to-one approach to care ensures meaningful contact with patients and their families, usually in their own homes. Duties include assisting with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, medication assistance, and detailed record-keeping. Basic understanding of symptom control is essential.
Our Night services run from 10pm - 7am, providing one-to-one care to support patients and families with palliative diagnoses at home.
For more information or an informal chat, please contact our Clinical Nurse Manager, Jennifer Evanson, at 07515134423, or
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