Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experiencedhealthcare assistant, who is keen to share their knowledge and skills withother care staff in the locality.We are looking to appoint a health care assistant whohas a passion for palliative and end of life care and education, and acommitment to developing others within the role is mainly based at the hospice, howeverregular travel to support staff in the hospital, community settings, and carehomes is required, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a carinsured for business use is essential.We areproud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:A warmand welcoming working environment,35days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays,increasing with length ofservice,Contributarypension scheme,Freecar parking,Subsidisedlunches,Cycleto Work Scheme,Shopping,leisure and holiday discounts,Ondemand GP,WestfieldHealth - Health Cash Plan,LifeAssurance,Arange of Wellbeing initiatives.Existing membership of the NHS pension scheme may be transferable to this post,if contributions have been made within the last 12 months.
Main duties of the job In the role you will participate in, and whereindicated, lead on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation ofprogrammes of palliative and end of life care education.
You will alsoparticipate in role modelling work with staff in their clinical settings, andthe practice development of clinical services through audit, research,education, and management, and provide leadership to junior team members,providing opportunities for their professional development.Role profiles are attached however we welcome aninformal discussion with you prior to application and invite you to make anappointment to view our building and facilities.
Appointments can be made bycontacting the HR team by email or telephone.Our team typically work 9am-5pm Monday to Fridayhowever flexibility is required to hold sessions/meetings outside these hourswith prior agreement.
The available roles are:1 x WTE PracticeDevelopment Assistants (37 hours per week), salary £22,896 £26,158 per annum.Applications are welcome for job shares or other variation on hours.How to applyIn the first instance please contact us to discuss the role further andto have a look around our facilities, then you will be asked to submit anapplication via NHS jobs or our application form.
We can be contacted via 01942525566 or Closingdate: 29/01/2025InterviewDate: w/c 10/02/2025 About us Wigan and LeighHospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983.
Weprovide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancinglife-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them.
The support we offeris tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual and emotionalneeds.The Hospice is a wonderful place to work.
Our staff are our greatestasset providing the very highest standard of care.
All our teams are all partof the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be.
Wehave achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection.
Our values: Compassion,Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced