They need it most. The successful applicants will play an active role within our multidisciplinary team including specialty doctors, therapy staff, volunteers, nurses, and other vital members of the MDT.
Working with our patients and their families in the community requires a holistic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes. Whether in the last months, weeks, or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can.
Key Responsibilities
1. Promote choice in the delivery of care and support.
2. Review and make suggestions to enhance the service users' experience.
3. Participate in care planning.
4. Observe service users' conditions and report changes.
5. Support service users to have their views and experiences considered in the way the service is provided and delivered.
About You
In palliative care, no day is the same. Working on our inpatient unit provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with a variety of conditions and symptoms.
If you'd like to, we offer enhanced pay for unsociable hours, maternity and paternity pay, sick pay, and more benefits. For details, visit our website: Why work for Sue Ryder.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to help us provide the best possible experience for our service users and to make Sue Ryder a great place to work. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities.
Please contact recruitment@sueryder.org for feedback or assistance with your application.
Role Overview
We want to hear from dedicated healthcare assistants with sound clinical skills who are keen to make a real difference by providing high-quality care and support to our service users during their most vulnerable times. Our team is chosen for their professionalism, passion, and dedication to end-of-life care.
The ideal candidate will be empathetic, driven to improve lives, and have at least 1 year of experience in a UK health or social care role, with a good understanding of palliative, end-of-life, and community care.
As this role is community-based, applicants must have a full UK driver’s license and access to a car.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* UK driving license and access to a vehicle
* Proven relevant care work experience
* Ability to work within a team
* Effective communication skills
* Numeracy and literacy skills
* IT skills including internet, email, and Word
Sue Ryder provides thorough induction, supernumerary time to settle in, and full training/competency assessment. There are opportunities for further development and career progression through our education program.
If interested, please contact us to arrange an informal visit. Benefits include a company pension scheme, competitive hourly rates (£12.37 - £12.62 plus enhancements), and 30% night shift enhancements.
Location: St John's Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3R
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, night shifts
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