Healthcare Assistant (Full time - Days & Nights) in Thornton

Contract: Full time (36 hours) - Internal rotation or Nights only.

Enhancements: Hours over contracted hours & bank holidays paid at enhanced rate.

Shifts: Day: 08:00 - 20:00; Nights: 20:00 - 08:00.

Are you passionate about providing the highest standards of care? Are your patients at the centre of everything you do? Would you like to work in a palliative care environment? If you can answer YES to these questions, then we would love to hear from you.

At St Joseph’s Hospice we feel it is a privilege to have the opportunity to look after patients and families at the end of their lives. We are now looking for Healthcare Assistants who are just as committed to providing high quality patient care as we are, to join the clinical team. Healthcare Assistants will work under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care in line with each individual care plan.

About St Joseph’s Hospice: The hospice has 31 patient rooms, split across 3 units, providing high quality, end of life care. Our nurse-led service helps create a home from home environment for our patients and provides ongoing support to their families. Clinical activity is supported by our in-house Non-Medical Prescriber nurse, a visiting GP and a local network of specialist clinical support.

What we’re looking for: To join our dedicated team, you'll need experience of providing 'hands on' patient care in a healthcare or community setting. If you haven’t worked in a hospice setting before, that is fine. We are looking for candidates with a passion for end of life care that have a broad range of skills and backgrounds, that we can add to our existing expertise.

Working in a hospice environment can be demanding and challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. We expect you to have a talent for forging strong empathetic relationships with all kinds of people. Due to the nature of the role, a flexible approach including the ability to work nights is essential. In return, we provide excellent ongoing training and support.

Being a Healthcare Assistant at St. Joseph's Hospice: St. Joseph's Hospice will support you in your role and professional development. Benefits include an employer contributory pension scheme, 5.6 weeks annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, paid breaks, a free meal whilst on duty and free onsite parking. Continued access to NHS pension scheme for current members.

How to Apply: Please read before applying. Transport: If you use public transport, please check you can get to us before applying. We are on a bus route, but services can be infrequent at weekends/bank holidays. Right to Work in the UK: Please note all applications must have an existing right to work in the UK, without the need for a sponsorship license. You must complete an application form to apply - click on the below. You can submit the application form via email to recruitment@stjhospice.org.uk or post it to HR Department, St Joseph's Hospice, Ince Road, Thornton, Merseyside, L23 4UE. If you have any queries, please call the HR department on 0151 924 3812 (Ext 201). This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure check.