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Inpatient Unit Healthcare Support Worker
INPATIENT UNIT
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER
20 hours per week (4 days out of 7)
Salary £16,250 FTE (£8666.67 for 20 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCSW to join our multidisciplinary team. You will have the commitment and ability to deliver high standards of holistic care to our patients and their families under the direction of registered nursing staff. Applicants must hold an NVQ2 in care as a minimum.Previous experience is Palliative Care is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Applications by detailed cv or application form to pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk
Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.Closing Date 31st January 2020
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Charity Shop Manager
CHARITY STORE MANAGER
OSWESTRY
37.5 hours per week
(5 days out of 6)
Salary: £19,000 pa depending on experience
Competitive holiday allowance and pension schemeAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and forward thinking retail team. Reporting to the Head of Retail this position is based in Oswestry, Shropshire.
As Store Manager you will be responsible for managing all store activities, aiming to achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity.
With an eye for detail and taking a hands on approach, you will need to be commercially aware, driven and well organised. You will also have the passion and leadership skills to motivate a team of volunteers in order to maximise profits and help us raise the funds we need to run the hospice.
We are looking for someone who can deliver high standards of visual merchandising and who enjoys being on the shop floor driving sales through great customer service.
If you have a strong retail background and a passion for sales and customer service then we would love to hear from you.Candidates need a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Closing Date: 20th January 2019
Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. Registered Charity No: 1035600
For further information about this post and details on how to apply, please view our website on www.nightingalehouse.co.uk or contact Pat Walmsley at pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk
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Speciality Doctor
Speciality Doctor- NIGHTINGALE HOUSE HOSPICE
Temporary post for 4 months
Location – Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham
Sessions – 10 per week, but would consider part time
Pay band – Speciality Doctor Post Foundation TrainingThe post would be ideal for someone keen to increase their palliative care experience or working to apply in the future for specialist training.
Nightingale House Hospice is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their well established and dedicated Medical/ANP team, to cover for colleague’s temporary absence.
Nightingale House Hospice provide specialist Palliative care to people living with life limiting illness.
Services are provided free of charge to people over the age of 18 years within the catchment area of North East Wales and Border areas.
Services provided by Nightingale House Hospice include a 12 bed inpatient unit, a weekly medical outpatient clinic, specialist day services, access to the FST and Rehabilitation Team, ensuring that the needs of the patients and their carers are met using a multidisciplinary approach.Applicants must possess full registration with the GMC
The full job Description, person specification and further information about Nightingale House Hospice are available on our website at www.nightingalehouse.co.ukPlease note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS
For an informal chat of further information regarding this post please contact Pat Walmsley HR Officer on 01978 316811 who will arrange a visit to meet the team.
Closing date 22nd November 2019
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Terms and Conditions of Employment
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Medical
A questionnaire will be sent to the successful candidate. This must be completed and forwarded to Occupational Health. The candidate must be declared fit before commencing employment.
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Appointments are offered subject to the successful candidate providing evidence of professional qualification(s) and continuing professional registration.
References
All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two references that are satisfactory to the Hospice.
Contract – Notice Period
1 week’s notice is required, from either party, during the probationary period and 4 weeks thereafter.
Probationary Period
Appointments for all staff are subject to a 3 or 6 month probationary period depending on the role.
Disclosure
Applicable/Not applicable dependant on role
Employee Benefits
Pension
The Hospice operates a pension scheme through NOW pensions who will contact you regarding the scheme and eligibility once you are in post. If you are currently in the NHS pension scheme please discuss this with HR on commencement.
Life Insurance Cover
Death in Service Life Insurance Cover equivalent to two times basic salary for all eligible staff who are not covered by the NHS Superannuation Scheme.
Holidays
Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff, (pro rata for part time hours). This increases to a maximum of 32 days plus Bank Holidays after 10 years service, subject to Holiday policy.
Sick Pay
In the first year of service – up to 5 contractual sick days then SSP
In the second year of service – up to 10 contractual sick days then SSP.
After two years’ employment – up to 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay in any rolling year
After 5 years’ employment – up to 26 weeks full pay and 26 weeks half pay in any rolling year
Pro rata for part time staff. The above is subject to the sickness absence procedures being followed.
Bank Holiday
Time worked on a Bank holiday is paid at time and a half. This payment is only for staff who are required to work on the Bank Holiday e.g. Inpatients, Kitchen, Housekeeping.
Staff Dining Room
Excellent catering facilities which offer hot meals, snacks and sandwiches at lunch time.
Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.