Community Clinical Nurse Specialist We are seeking to recruit an experienced palliative care nurse to join our community CNS team at Strathcarron Hospice. The team works in people’s homes across the whole of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Community Clinical Nurse Specialist Permanent Part Time: 30 hours (4 days per week) Salary: Band 6 £30,401- £38,046 per annum pro-rata Ref No: 1910466 We are seeking to recruit an experienced palliative care nurse to join our community CNS team at Strathcarron Hospice. The team works in people’s homes across the whole of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. We are looking for someone who will take responsibility for managing a community caseload and support the delivery of palliative care across a designated geographical area. You will have a good working knowledge of clinical assessment, symptom management and a passion for enabling patients and their families to live well and die well. You will be skilled in working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals in order to maximise quality of life and ensuring excellence in end of life care. Experience in non-malignant palliative care including neurological conditions as well as cancer will be an advantage. You should also have a track record of facilitating learning in others and in developing practice through audit, quality improvement or research. You must have the ability to travel across the catchment area. You will be registered with NMC (Part 1) and have experience in specialist palliative care, preferably in the community setting. You will also be well organised, be an excellent communicator, be able to work well on your own and as part of a team. We will provide the successful candidate with orientation to the role, excellent support, access to clinical supervision and appropriate training. The post is subject to a check by the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Informal enquires to Lyndsay Cardwell, Community Lead Nurse on 01324 826222. Application forms and job descriptions are available to download below or by contacting Nicola Griffin, HR Co-ordinator on 01324 826222 or email [email protected] Closing Date: Friday 15th November 2019 1910466_Community_Clinical_Nurse_Specialist.doc Nursing_Application_Form_-_2019.doc
Specialty Doctor - Hospice Physician. An opportunity has arisen for a Hospice Physician to join the medical team at Strathcarron Hospice. You will be a fully registered doctor with an interest in the field of palliative care medicine. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Specialty Doctor (Hospice Physician) Permanent 6 or 8 Sessions per week (With additional on call commitments of 1 in 5) Salary £40,842 - £76,161 per annum + on call payments Ref No: 1910467 An opportunity has arisen for a Hospice Physician to join the medical team at Strathcarron Hospice. You will be a fully registered doctor with an interest in the field of palliative care medicine. Previous experience of working in a palliative care environment is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given. Candidates should also ideally have a postgraduate qualification. We are seeking applications from candidates interested in working 6 or 8 sessions per week with participation in an on-call commitment of 1 in 5, (averaging an additional 2 sessions per week). If this opportunity attracts you please contact any one of our Consultants for an informal discussion on 01324 826222 or via e-mail on: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] An information pack can be downloaded below or alternatively please contact Nicola Griffin, HR Co-ordinator on 01324 826222/ [email protected] Applications should be in the form of a CV, supported by two referees, addressed to Ms Irene McKie, Chief Executive, Strathcarron Hospice, Randolph Hill, Denny, Stirlingshire, FK6 5HJ, by the closing date below. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 18th November 2019 1910467_Specialty_Doctor_-_Hospice_Physician.doc
Security Officer A vacancy exists for a Security Officer at Strathcarron Hospice to carry out nightly internal and external security checks within the Hospice. The post is offered on a temporary 6 month contract commencing on 6/1/2020 to 30/6/2020. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Security Officer 6 month temporary contract January 2020 – June 2020 10 hours: Monday to Friday 2100-2300 Salary: £9.40 per hour + enhancements Ref No 1910468 A vacancy exists for a Security Officer at Strathcarron Hospice to carry out nightly internal and external security checks within the Hospice. The post is offered on a temporary 6 month contract commencing on 6/1/2020 to 30/6/2020. The post holder must have a proven record of effective communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships across a wide range of Hospice personnel. A working knowledge of fire/security would be an advantage. Full training will be provided to the successful applicant. The post is subject to a check by Disclosure Scotland. For further information, please contact Billy Andrew, Director of Operations on 01324 826222. Application packs are available to download below or by contacting Nicola Griffin, HR Co-ordinator on 01324 826222 / [email protected] Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 25th November 2019 1910468_Security_Officer.doc Application_Form_2019.doc
Hospice @ Home Healthcare Assistant We are looking for an individual who has a passion for hospice care and would like to take the hospice model of care into people’s own homes at the end of life. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Hospice @ Home Healthcare Assistant Hours – 30 hours per week Fixed Term: 18 months in the first instance Salary: Band 3 £19,945 - £21,947 per annum, pro rata Ref No: 1911469 Strathcarron Hospice @ Home service requires a Healthcare Assistant to deliver care in the last weeks of life in people’s own homes - across the Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth area. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for hospice care and would like to take the hospice model of care into people’s own homes at the end of life. Preferred candidates should: Have experience of working in a Hospice In-patient Unit or equivalent expertise in care of the dying. Be experienced in providing practical, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals at the end of life as well as supporting their families and carers Be registered with SSSC or achieve registration within first 6 months of role. Be qualified as per the SSSC requirements for Workers in a care at home service (HNC Social Services or SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6) Have the ability to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service – which will be provided over seven days and day/night. Be comfortable working on your own and as part of a wider professional team Have excellent communication skills Have experience in working in community settings Be able to work in isolation Be able to travel independently to provide care across the community. (Full UK Driving License is essential). The post is subject to a check by the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. For further information, please contact Jenny Stevenson, [email protected] Lead on 01324 826222 Application packs are available to download below or by contacting Nicola Griffin, HR Coordinator on 01324 826222 or email [email protected] [email protected]_Healthcare_Assistant.doc Nursing_Application_Form_-_2019.doc Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2019 Interview Date: Wed 4th December 2019