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Recruitment Evening – Bank Nurses and Bank HCSWs
We are currently looking for Nurses and Health Care Support Workers to join our bank team
Pay Rates Bank Nurses £11.93 per hour.
Health Care Support Workers £9.20 per hourHave you thought about what it means to be part of a hospice team but never taken the plunge to apply for vacancies?
We employ staff across all healthcare and support services and are looking to build our bank team to cover holidays, busy periods and sickness absence.
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. We are looking for Registered General Nurses and HCSWs who have the NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care to join our team. Previous experience in Palliative Care is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
If you would like to find out more about job opportunities at the Hospice come along to our open evening on Wednesday 26th February and take the opportunity to look around and have your questions answered before taking away an application pack.
To Book a place at the Recruitment Evening or for further information please contact Pat Walmsley via email on pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk or on 01978 316811.
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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.