Bank Healthcare Assistant – Inpatient unit
Sue Ryder, St John’s Hospice
Moggerhanger, Bedford MK44 3RJ
Bank, Ad hoc hours (days, nights and weekends)
£10.92 per hour plus excellent enhancements
Be there when it matters!
There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.
About us
St John’s is a Sue Ryder hospice, based in the village of Moggerhanger in Bedfordshire. We’re here for people aged 18 and over who are living with conditions like cancer, heart failure and lung disease. We offer a range of support to communities across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, from inpatient care in our 15 bed hospice to day services which help people stay at home longer and offer respite to carers.
About the Role
As one of our Nursing Assistants you will:
• Implement the agreed care plan to help individuals to be cared for and remain at home safely and independently
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals and their families
• Assist individuals with administration of their medication according to policy guidelines
• Carry out any essential domestic duties as agreed in the care plan
• Encourage/support mobility and abide by moving and handling guidelines
• Assist with nutritional needs, as per the nutritional assessment
• Be able to provide observation of temperature and urinalysis. Collection and deliver of specimens for pathological testing
• Work to ensure the standard of infection prevention and control are followed at all times
About you
We want to hear from dedicated Nursing Assistants with sound clinical skills who are keen to make a real difference. We pride ourselves on a team that has been chosen because they’re highly professional, passionate and dedicated to providing incredible end of life care.
To join us as a Nursing Assistant, you’ll need:
• An NVQ and/or QCF Level 2 qualification is highly desirable
• Experience of working in a team
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word, the internet and email
• Strong communication skills and an empathetic approach
Enhancements:
o 8.00 pm to 6.00 am (nights) 30%
o Friday midnight to Sunday midnight (weekends) 30%
o Public Holidays 24 hours midnight to midnight 60%
Benefits
•Enhanced payments for unsociable hours
•Company pension scheme
•Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)
•Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
•Staff discount on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
A full list of Sue Ryder’s benefits can be found on our website.
We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made. Please see more details on the link below: