Ward AssistantNHS
Job summary
We are looking for Ward Assistant to join our IPU team, this is a part time role working 15 hours (2 days) per week on a rota basis which will include weekends. The role is fixed termfor 6 months.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.
Job description
As a Ward Assistant you will assist nursing staff in providing a high standard of care to patients and contribute towards maintaining a clean and safe environment within the Hospice. You will support the comfort and wellbeing of our patients and families and undertake roles including food preparation & distribution and light cleaning & housekeeping duties, such as making beds.
To be successful in this role you will have experience working as a housekeeper or within a domestic role with an understanding of hygiene and infection control procedures. You will be caring and able to communicate with empathy.
The closing date for this post is 23rd August and interviews will be held on 3rd September. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-ratad for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:
Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
Regular management supervision
Access to Restorative Resilience Supervision, mental health first aiders, wellbeing champions, and pastoral care
Access to further training and development (to specialist nursing level)
Free hot/cold drinks from our staff room and subsidised hot/cold meals from our Bistro at the Hospice in Cambridge