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Health Care Support Worker
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER
30 hours per week (4 days out of 7)
Salary £17,004 FTE (£13,603 for 30 hours per week)
Shifts are 7am to 3pm and 12.45 pm to 8.45 pmAn 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.
For an application pack or further information please email pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk or contact Pat Walmsley on 01978 316811
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: 20th July 2020
Download: Job Description
Download: Standard Application Form
Step 2 Staff Nurse Night Shift
STAFF NURSE – NIGHT SHIFT
30 hours per week worked on a rota basis (3 Shifts per week)
Salary £22225 FTE per annum Plus 15% Night Shift Allowance
(£17,780 for 30 hours per week. £20,447 including night shift allowance)At Nightingale House Hospice, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible care for our patients and their families, and can only achieve this through our dedicated and committed staff.
We have a vacancy for a Registered General Nurse who wishes to develop a career in Specialist Palliative Care. You will be joining a team that is passionate about caring and delivering high quality care. There is a comprehensive induction with individual mentor and opportunities for professional development.
Palliative care/oncology experience is desirable but not essential.
For an application pack or further information please email pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk or contact Pat Walmsley on 01978 316811
Nightingale House is an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check which will be taken into consideration when confirming any offer of employment.
Closing Date: 14th July 2020
Download: Job Description
Download: Standard Application Form
Step 2 Staff Nurse In Patient Unit
STAFF NURSE
22.5 hours (3 days) per week worked on a rota basis
Shift times (Early Shift 7am to 3pm) (Late Shift 12.45 pm to 8.45 pm)
Salary Scale £22,225 to £24,560 FTE per annum
(£13,335 to £14,736 pro rata for 22.5 hours)At Nightingale House Hospice, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible care for our patients and their families and can only achieve this through our dedicated and committed staff.
We have a vacancy for a Registered General Nurse who wishes to develop a career in Specialist Palliative Care. You will be joining a team that is passionate about caring and delivering high quality care. There is a comprehensive induction with individual mentor and opportunities for professional development.
Palliative care/oncology experience desirable but not essential
For an application pack or further information please email pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk or contact Pat Walmsley on 01978 316811
Nightingale House is an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check which will be taken into consideration when confirming any offer of employment.
Closing Date: 14th July 2020
Download: Job Description
Download: Standard Application Form
Step 3 Senior Staff Nurse
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
30 hours (4 days) per week worked on a rota basis
Shift times (Early Shift 7am to 3pm) (Late Shift 12.45 pm to 8.45 pm)
Salary Scale £26,898 to £28,904 FTE per annum
(£21,518 to £23,123 pro rata for 30 hours)At Nightingale House Hospice, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible care for our patients and their families and can only achieve this through our dedicated and committed staff.
We have a vacancy for a Senior Staff Nurse who wishes to develop a career in Specialist Palliative Care. You will be motivated and enthusiastic and want to work as part of a multi professional team committed to delivering a high standard of care to our patients and their families
You will need to have proven leadership and supportive skills and advanced communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate post registration experience in an acute, specialist or palliative care setting.
There is a comprehensive induction with individual mentor and opportunities for professional development.
Palliative care/oncology experience desirable but not essential
For an application pack or further information please email pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk or contact Pat Walmsley on 01978 316811
Nightingale House is an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check which will be taken into consideration when confirming any offer of employment.
Closing Date: 14th July 2020
Download: Job Description
Download: Standard Application Form
Standard Application Form and Information for Applicants
Applicants are advised to read this information before applying for vacancies.
Download: Standard Application Form
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.