Hospice @ Home Healthcare Assistant 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. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Hospice @ Home Healthcare Assistant Hours – 30 hours per week Permanent Salary: Band 3 £19,945 - £21,947 per annum, pro rata Ref No: 1906455 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 have 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] Closing Date: Monday 22nd July 2019 [email protected]_Healthcare_Assistant.doc Nursing_Application_Form_-_2019.doc
Consultant/Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine This new post provides an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Hospice which has an established reputation for excellence in clinical practice, research and education. Expand CONSULTANT/LOCUM CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Up to 8 Sessions plus 2 additional sessions for on-call Salary: £80,653 - £107,170 pro rata Ref: 1906453 This new post provides an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Hospice which has an established reputation for excellence in clinical practice, research and education. Strathcarron Hospice is an independent Hospice and the principal provider of specialist palliative care to NHS Forth Valley and to Cumbernauld/Kilsyth in the NHS Lanarkshire area. The Hospice delivers a comprehensive range of services and facilities including:- A team of Community Clinical Nurse Specialists A Hospice @ Home service A 24-bed inpatient unit A 20-place day hospice A specialist lymphoedema service Consultant support to Forth Valley Royal Hospital including ward rounds and teaching An education department with an active programme of education including a well-established annual clinical conference A research programme with the Hospice seeking Research Active Hospice status The successful candidate will contribute to the development of our services across the healthcare spectrum including developing a model of care that integrates community and Hospice care. Joining a full multi-disciplinary team and a medical team of four other Consultants and four Specialty Doctors; you will also provide specialist palliative care support to Forth Valley Royal Hospital. We are a training unit and usually have a Specialist Registrar and a GP in Training. Strathcarron Hospice actively participates in the development of palliative care both locally and nationally and the successful candidate would be encouraged to develop areas of special interest. Informal enquiries and visits are welcome; please contact via email or call 01324 826222 to: Irene McKie, Chief Executive: [email protected] Ruth Isherwood, Consultant: [email protected] Till Kroeber, Consultant: [email protected] Gill Foster, Consultant: [email protected] The advert, job description and job plan can be downloaded by clicking on the links below or by contacting Nicola Griffin, HR Coordinator on 01324 826222 or email [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 22nd July 2019 Anticipated date for interviews is week commencing 5th August 2019 1906453_Consultant__Advert_Palliative_Care_Medicine_Online_Advert.doc 1906453_Consultant__Advert_Palliative_Care_Medicine_-_Job_Description.doc 1906453_Consultant_Job_Plan.doc
Healthcare Apprentice Applications are invited for this exciting new opportunity for two Healthcare Apprentices to join the nursing team at Strathcarron Hospice where you will contribute to the delivery of specialist palliative care services. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Healthcare Apprentice (2 positions) Part Time: 30 hours per week 1 Year Apprenticeship Salary: £6,084 per annum (+shift enhancements) Ref No: 1906457 Applications are invited for this exciting new opportunity for two Healthcare Apprentices to join the nursing team at Strathcarron Hospice where you will contribute to the delivery of specialist palliative care services. This role will include working various shifts which may include night shifts. Through this 1 year apprenticeship you will learn the on the job skills and competencies required to achieve a SVQ Level 2 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF Level 6. You will receive regular SVQ portfolio support from your assessor who will also come out to visit and observe you in your workplace. No formal qualifications are required for this role, however, it is expected that you will have good communication and interpersonal awareness skills, have the ability to multi task and the flexibility to respond readily to the demands of the role. You will be confident in your ability to support patients and relatives to cope with the effects of progressive disease. The post is subject to a check by the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. For further information, please contact Susan Bateman, Ward Manager on 01324 826222. An application pack is available to download below or by contacting Nicola Griffin, HR Coordinator on 01324 826222 or via email [email protected] Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2019 1906457_Healthcare_Apprentice.doc Application_Form_2019.doc
Compassionate Community Builder We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced Community Builder to work at a neighborhood level in the communities of Kilsyth and the surrounding villages. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Compassionate Community Builder – Kilsyth and surrounding villages Hours – 15 hours per week (Annualised Hours) Fixed Term Contract – 1 year Salary: Band 4 £22,152 - £24,258 per annum, pro rata Ref No: 1907459 Strathcarron Hospice are actively supporting the development of ‘Compassionate Communities’ which can enable local neighborhoods to support people to live well, age well, die well and grieve well. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced Community Builder to work at a neighborhood level in the communities of Kilsyth and the surrounding villages. Working alongside existing community groups and individuals, you will support the building of connected and caring communities that enable people with deteriorating health to live well right up to the end of life. We are looking for someone who is confident, kind, resourceful, courageous and who can grow capacity, weave relationships and help local people create positive change and build up a compassionate community. You must have excellent listening skills, be able to communicate with a diverse range of people and thrive on social networking. You must be educated to HNC level in a relevant field and have a track record of successful asset based community development work. This role necessitates flexible working (day/ evening/ weekends) and a considerable amount of travel. Therefore a car and clean driving licence are essential. The post holder will be subject to a check by Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme This post is funded by a grant from Cummins Diesel Recon UK. For further information, please contact Susan High, Community Development Co-ordinator on 01324 826222. Application packs are available to download below or contact Nicola Griffin, HR Coordinator on 01324 826222 or email [email protected] Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2019 Interviews will be held on Monday 5th August 2019. 1907459_Community_Builder_(Kilsyth).docx Application_Form_2019.doc
Compassionate Lanarkshire (CLAN) Support Worker We are looking to recruit an experienced support worker who along with CLAN volunteers will provide emotional, practical and therapeutic support to individuals with deteriorating health and their carers in their own homes. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE Compassionate Lanarkshire (CLAN) Support Worker Based at Strathcarron Hospice, covering Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and villages Hours – 10 hours per week (Annualised Hours) 3 Years Fixed Term Contract Salary: Band 4 £22,152 - £24,258 per annum, pro rata Ref No: 1907458 Are you a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic Support Worker ready to take on the challenge of being involved at the start of a new and exciting community palliative care project being rolled out across Lanarkshire? Compassionate Lanarkshire (CLAN)is a partnership project between St Andrew’s, Kilbryde and Strathcarron Hospices which will support individuals and carers living with deteriorating health in their own homes. It aims to aims to help reduce isolation and loneliness and enable individuals and carers to live well right up to the end of life. We are looking to recruit an experienced support worker who along with CLAN volunteers will provide emotional, practical and therapeutic support to individuals with deteriorating health and their carers in their own homes. This will include: identifying and building on people’s strengths, increasing knowledge of local resources services and supports, helping them manage stress and anxiety, enhancing resilience and improving emotional health and wellbeing. You must have excellent communication skills and a passion to enable people with deteriorating health to continue to live well in their community. You must be able to develop supportive and enabling relationships with people and their carers, work with a wide number of agencies, be able to nurture community volunteers and have excellent organisational skills. If so you may be just who we are looking for! You must be educated to HNC / SVQ 3 level in a relevant field. This role necessitates flexible working (day/ evening/ weekends) and a considerable amount of travel. Therefore a car and clean driving licence are essential. The post holder will be subject to a check by Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. This post has been jointly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. For further information, please contact Susan High, Community Development Co-ordinator on 01324 826222. Application packs are available to download below or contact Nicola Griffin, HR Coordinator on 01324 826222 or email [email protected] Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2019 Interviews will be held on Monday 5th August 2019. 1907458_CLAN_Support_Worker.docx Application_Form_2019.doc
Retail Manager - Vintage Shop, Bridge of Allan Strathcarron Hospice Retail is seeking to recruit a Retail Manager for our Vintage shop based at Bridge of Allan. Expand STRATHCARRON HOSPICE RETAIL Retail Manager, Vintage Shop, Bridge of Allan Permanent Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £19,945 - £21,947 per annum Reference No: 1907460 Strathcarron Hospice Retail is seeking to recruit a Retail Manager for our Vintage shop based at Bridge of Allan. Duties will include day to day management of the charity shop and organising and attending Vintage Fairs. You should have previous experience or a proven knowledge and a genuine passion for vintage, retro and contemporary goods as well as good organisational and communication skills, a strong retail background with experience in customer care and cash handling. We are ambitious to develop our shops and you will be instrumental in introducing new systems and training our volunteers. Applicants should be flexible and able to work at weekends and cover other shops when required. This post is subject to a check by Disclosure Scotland For further information, please contact David Rennie, Area Retail Manager on 01324 826222. An application pack is available to download below or by contacting Nicola Griffin, HR Coordinator on 01324 826222 or by emailing [email protected] 1907460_Retail_Manager_-_Bridge_of_Allan.docx Application_Form_2019.doc Closing Date: Tuesday 6th August 2019