As we move forward with our strategy and develop our services, we are recruiting for Band 3 Health Care Assistantsto join the Inpatient Unit (IPU) 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.
What we can offer you:
- We offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS and continuance of NHS Pension Scheme membership.
- We operate a rotating shift pattern which includes weekend and night shifts within a flexible shift time pattern.
- Band 3 equivalent salary up to £24,336 pa FTE
- Working 37.5 hours per week
- Supportive mentoring alongside comprehensive induction and training
- Free parking and onsite coffee shop
- Paid DBS check
For more information, please view the job description located at the end of this page or contact Rachel Bowering, Inpatient Unit Manager on 0117 915 9431.
The jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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 is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.
Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, Health Care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles.
Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation.
Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients.
The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.