Job Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.  

We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst 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.

We are looking to recruit a healthcare assistant to join our community-based team in Oxfordshire to support providing holistic, person centred, end of life care to patients in their own homes. 

As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing.   

Job Structure: Full Time/Part Time    

Job Schedule: Night Shifts

Salary Information: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £23,615 pro-rated, plus enhancements

Mandatory Requirement: 

You must live within Oxfordshire or just outside the county border. 

You must hold a driving license and own or have use of a car to travel to patient homes

What we’re looking for: 

• A minimum of six months of recent care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment providing care and caring for dying patients. 
• National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an acceptable alternative qualification. Desirable not Essential
• Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them. 
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. 
• Thorough understanding of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains of palliative care. 
• Proven understanding the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome. 
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own.

What’s in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile  
• Plus, 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   

To view the job description, please click here

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. 

Please note Marie Curie does not currently have a sponsorship scheme. We encourage you to apply only if you hold the right to work in the UK

Advert closes: 5-November-2024

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’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. 

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply. 

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.