Join our expanding Marie Curie night service in Cornwall and be part of a team that’s making a real difference – our growth means we can reach and care for even more end‑of‑life patients across the county, providing comfort and dignity when it matters most. These roles are perfect for compassionate individuals who thrive working independently through the night, delivering high‑quality care and support to patients and their loved ones during life’s most challenging moments.
Main duties of the job
As these are community‑based roles, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalates appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.
About us
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.
Job responsibilities
Role: End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant (Band 2)
Hours: 22:00 pm – 07:00 am night shift
Contract: Part‑Time Permanent (18, 27 or 36‑hour contracts available)
Salary: Band 2 £25,272 pro‑rata per annum (aligned with AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package
Locations: Central, North, East and West Cornwall (you will work within a 25‑mile radius from your home address)
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent
- Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance
- Knowledge of palliative and end‑of‑life care
- Hold person‑centred conversations, communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a non‑judgemental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner
- Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team
- Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rata). We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates (t&c’s apply).
- Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
- Industry‑leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for pension. NHS pensions can be carried over! (t&c’s apply)
- Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eye‑care costs
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
EEO statement
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone – staff and volunteers alike – supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation is suitable for their roles and is committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
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