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Job Role: Healthcare Assistant
Company Name: Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Salary: £23,500 – £25,000 per annum
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About the job:
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to join our specialist inpatient unit within the Arthur Rank Hospice. This unique and deeply rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide holistic, person-centred care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. You will be a crucial part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients to live as well as possible, for as long as possible, in a peaceful and dignified environment.
What we can offer you:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing specialist training in palliative care.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression within the NHS or hospice sector.
- Free on-site parking at the hospice.
- Access to NHS discounts and staff wellbeing programmes.
What we need from you:
- A genuine passion for palliative and end-of-life care, with a compassionate and sensitive approach.
- Previous experience (minimum 6 months) in a healthcare or care setting, preferably within a hospice, hospital, or nursing home environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
- Monitoring and accurately recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), fluid balance, and escalating any changes or concerns promptly to the nursing team.
- Assisting with nutritional needs, including serving meals, assisting with feeding, and encouraging hydration.
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
- Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate if not already obtained, and commit to ongoing training relevant to palliative care.
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To apply for this job please visit www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk.