St Peters Hospice is a well-loved Hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services.

As we move forward with our strategy and develop our services, we are recruiting for Band 2 Health Care Assistants to join the Inpatient Unit Team .

If you are a dedicated and proactive Health Care Assistant with an interest in working in End-of-Life Care we would like to hear from you.

Joining the Hospice in this role will involve providing specialist palliative care for our patients and support for their families. You will also work closely with the registered nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to care. One of our current post holders said it is amazing to be part of such a supportive, encouraging team.

We operate a rotating shift pattern which includes weekend and night shifts. We are not able to offer set working days but you will not be required to work a long day shift pattern.

We offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS and continuance of NHS Pension Scheme membership. There are also many other benefits to working at the Hospice including.

• 27 days holiday FTE (plus Bank Holidays), recognition for previous NHS service up to 33 days for 10 years’ service
• Continuation in the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members
• Clear pay progression giving scope to move up pay points quicker than on the AFC pay scale
• Supportive mentoring alongside comprehensive induction and training
• Onsite restaurant and free parking
• Discounted Health Cash Plan which includes Perkbox Discounts and other offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to discounts and offers from the UK's most popular retailers and service providers
• Reduced Gym memberships
• Opportunities for continual professional development

For more information, please view the job description or contact Rachel Bowering, Inpatient Unit Manager on 0117 915 9431.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this. St Peter’s Hospice doesn’t hold an employer sponsor licence, so we are not able to progress applicants who require a Tier 2/skilled worker visa.

The jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

At St Peter’s Hospice, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community and are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, religion or belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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