Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Auxiliary Nurse to join us, workingas part of our Hospice at Home multidisciplinary team in the Burnley &Pendle community. You will be able to demonstrate clinical excellence andmaintain consistently high standards of individualised care, compassion andbereavement support. Our aim is to make living with dying better for patientsand their families and as an Auxiliary Nurse you will be there for people intheir time of need. If you are enthusiastic and have a passion for palliativecare, you may be the person we are looking for.
The role is available on a 12 month fixed term contract, working 3 x hour shifts ( hours per week) Monday Sunday. Early Shift ;Middle Shift 9am 5pm; Late Shift 2pm 10pm. Flexibility will be essential toapply your skills along with positivity and enthusiasm, you will have thecommunication and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a friendlyworking environment.
Full driving licence, use ofown car with business insurance is essential.
Employees joiningPendleside Hospice from the NHS may continue with their NHS pension.
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About us
PendlesideHospice was founded as a charity in 1988 and is one of the principal providersof palliative and end of life care services to adults in Burnley and Pendle.Pendleside is widely known throughout the area of Burnley and Pendle and isheld in deep affection by the local community.
It is truly aprivilege to work here.
All our care isfree of charge to the patients and their families/carers but, of course, itisnt free to provide and most of it is funded through the generosity of thelocal community in which we serve. In the last financial year, it costs almost£ million to run Pendleside Hospice of which over £ million needs to beraised through voluntary donations.
At Pendleside Hospice, you will find a fantastic team spirit and acommitment to developing you and your skills so that you can choose a long termcareer with us.
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