About The Role
You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team providing high quality, individualised, hands on palliative care to our patients in our IPU (Inpatient Unit) team. As a Palliative Care Support Worker, you will be able to provide the best possible care for our patients and you will provide support to our nursing team. The position will be located in our IPU team, which is open 7 days a week covering 24 hour care. Shifts will be rotational, to include days/nights/weekends/bank holidays. The role of the Palliative Care Support Worker is to ensure that St Michael’s is able to continue to deliver high quality palliative care and support to our patients and their families. This role requires effective communication, and the ability to establish supportive and working relationships with our patients and families as well as our Multidisciplinary team. Shift times are 0730-1530, 1200-2000, 0730-2000, 1600-2200, 1930-0800. This post is conditional to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
What you can expect from us
As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat – nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Transferable NHS pension
- Hospice pension
- Superb working environment and facilities
- Generous study leave allowance
- Discounts with local suppliers
- Individualised training needs analysis
- Advanced communication skills training
- Employee counselling service
- Free on-site parking
- Competitively priced meals and beverages
- Free tea, coffee and chilled water
- Friendly, welcoming work environment
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Next steps
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Need some help?
To find out more, of if you need help with your application, contact our recruitment team