Healthcare Assistant Lothian Overnight Service

• Part-time
• Compensation: GBP 26696 - GBP 28988 - yearly

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.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.

Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based overnight serviceacrossthe

Lothians.

In this vital role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic support to patients and those close to them. Working overnight in patients’ homes, you will ensure comfort,dignity and continuity of care during one of life’s most profound journeys. Your presence will offer reassurance and skilled care whenit’sneeded most, helping families feel supported throughout the night.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community while being part of a respected organisation known for its compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

Ifyou’recommitted to excellence in palliative care and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation,we’dlove to hear from you.

What you will be doing:

• Access visit schedules and patient details via the electronic tablet system at the start of each shift.
• Contact patients and their families prior to arrival to confirm the visit and provide reassurance.
• Attend patients’ homes and communicate effectively with both the patient and their loved ones, as well as liaise with the out-of-hours clinical service.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs,including:painand symptom management, pressure area care and monitoring and supporting fluid intake.
• Accurately document all care provided and observations in the patient’s electronic records.
• Work independently on a one-to-one basis within the patient’s home, ensuring safety,dignity and professionalism at all times.
• Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for any signs of deterioration.
• Escalate any concerns or changes in the patient’s condition to the out-of-hours service promptly.
• Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patient’s death, including personal care and preparation of the body.
• Notify the out-of-hours servicein the event ofa patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• Minimum of6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care(or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
• Anurturing…