Job summary
HealthcareAssistant (Bank)
Thorpe Hall HospiceThorpe Rd, Longthorpe, Peterborough PE3 6LW
Ad hoc bank shifts to cover absence
£ per hour, plus enhancements for nights and weekends
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyoneapproaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the supportthey need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and thehelp we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
About us
Thorpe Hall Hospice is the only specialist palliative care inpatient unit inPeterborough. We provide care and support for people who are living withlife-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families.
Main duties of the job
Aboutthe Role
As one of our Bank Nursing Assistants you will:
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals and their families
- Assist individuals with administration of their medication according topolicy guidelines
- Carry out any essential domestic duties as agreed in the care plan
- Encourage/support mobility and abide by moving and handling guidelines
- Assist with nutritional needs, as per the nutritional assessment
About us
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Networks- LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Womenand Non Binary Individuals
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at
- Structured induction programme and learning anddevelopment opportunities.
For more of ouremployee benefits please visit our website.
We actively encourage applications from people from allbackgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the peoplewho use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, andattract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We areparticularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority,LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented inour organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make ourrecruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require anyadjustments made to your application orinterview process by emailing
If you wantmore than just a job, we want you.
Join the teamand be there when it matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are eager to connect with committed Healthcare Assistants who possess robust clinical skills and a strong desire to make a significant impact. Our pride lies in our team, selected for their exceptional professionalism, passion, and commitment to delivering outstanding end-of-life care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working in a team
2. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word, the internet and email
3. Strong communication skills and an empathetic approach
Qualifications
Desirable
4. An NVQ and/or QCF Level 2 qualification is highly desirable