Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative Care
- Grade
- NLH 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- Community Healthcare Ast
- Employer
- North London Hospice
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- North London Hospice
- Town
- Finchley
- Salary
- £28,786 - £30,491 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Healthcare Assistant
NLH 3
Job overview
We are currently recruiting a health care assistant to join our successful Barnet community palliative care team . You will be part of a dedicated team caring for people with life-limiting conditions in their own homes, committed to delivering high standards of care to patients and their families.
This is a rewarding opportunity for you to join our dedicated organisation as we work to provide the best of life, at the end of life, for those who need us most. You will have the chance to use your holistic knowledge and skills to make a valuable, positive difference to the lives of those suffering with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a member of the community palliative care team providing support to patients in their own home. They will work unsupervised undertaking a broad range of duties relating to the care of patients with end of life/palliative care needs in their homes.
Work within the policy framework of the hospice in its provision of specialist palliative and supportive care by ensuring that the clinical aims and objectives of the organisation are met.
The Hospice operates a KSF-based workforce development programme which incorporates a detailed method of Personal Development Review (PDR). The competence and performance of our staff is important to us; you may be asked to attend training and development some of which may be mandatory.
Working for our organisation
Every person at North London Hospice plays a role in supporting people to live their lives as well as they can for as long as they can. From our nursing, medical and clinical staff, patient and family support and health and wellbeing teams, cleaners & caterers to communications, finance, HR, retail and fundraising support - we all work to ensure exceptional care.
As an organisation, we are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities, and hence, we offer the following range of competitive benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Generous annual leave
- Transfer of NHS pension scheme
- Pension - Employer contribution pension scheme
- Access to clinical supervision
- Fully funded Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance cover
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
- Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Travel incentives
- Family friendly and special leave
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Blue Light Scheme membership and carers’ discounts
- Social events throughout the year and much more....
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for more details on the role and type of individual who would suit the post.
We reserve the right to interview candidates who are most suited to this post before the closing date.
North London Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. We value diversity, and we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. North London Hospice job opportunities are open to all, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- General education to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ care level 2
- NVQ level 3 or agreement to undertake within 2 years
Desirable criteria
- Palliative care course
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Literate and numerate
- Good communication skills -written and verbal and listening
- Organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in healthcare setting caring for patients
- Experience of caring in the home setting
- Experience in caring for the dying patient
Desirable criteria
- Palliative care experience
Knowledge and understanding
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of end of life care
- Health and safety issues
- Understanding and commitment to hospice philosophy
Other
Essential criteria
- Car driver
- Ability to work shifts
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Patricia Cardy
- Job title
- Head of Community Palliative Care West
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 08003687848
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