We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our new Rotherham Identification and Support Service.
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC 2 £25,272 pro rata per annum
Hours: Part Time 22.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8 am – 4 pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Woodside Community Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2TZ
Closing date: 2nd September 2026
Interview date: TBC
This service will be based in Primary Care within Rotherham, where you will use a predictive analytic software tool used by the Rotherham NHS trust to search for patients who are not yet identified as having palliative care but are likely to be in the last year of life. You will be the initial contact with patients, offering support and the opportunity to complete advance care planning, and signposting to other services. You will visit patients in their own homes and refer them to either hospice, voluntary or community services.
With experience of palliative care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. You will work in close collaboration and under the line management of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the service to provide direct support to patients and their families who are newly identified as having a palliative diagnosis. The role will include making first contact, arranging follow up and offering signposting to support services and advance care planning discussions so excellent communication skills are a must. The role will also involve visiting local community hubs to provide awareness, education and information on advance care planning.
What we’re looking for:
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S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required
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Relevant community experience, providing care and support for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs
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Advanced communication skills with the ability to have difficult and sensitive conversations.
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Emotional resilience and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support
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Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential
What's in it for you:
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Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
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Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eyecare cost
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Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- 15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops
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Life assurance – for all employees
To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [email protected]
