Healthcare Assistant - Virtual Ward

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical PayScale (Aligned with AFC Band 2) £23,362 - £25,368 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Hours/Contract: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Edinburgh and Lothian

Closing date: 3rd March 2024

Interview date: 11th March 2023

Marie Curie recognises the potential to reach an additional c.2500 patients by expanding its offering to include Virtual Ward/hospice services with a focus especially in England and Scotland. Evidence suggests that in areas where virtual services have been deployed, clinal capacity can increase by up to double and patient readmissions could be reduced by 30%

Successful applicants will provide a responsive palliative care service to patients with acute needs with the aim to provide an alternative to hospital/hospice admissions.

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance - for all employees

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working
• Generous Enhancements:
  • 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays and night duty
  • 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

• Experience in caring for people at end of life in the place they call home
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is desirable or willingness to work towards SVQ level3
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support.
• Registration with SSSC
• Valid driving licence & access to a vehicle that can be insured for business use are essential.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Apply

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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 believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via Apply

This role will be subject to receiving a PVG criminal record check.

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