Bank Healthcare Assistant – Inpatient Unit

Contract: Bank (ad-hoc shifts)

Salary: £13.43 per hour

Location: HA3 0YG (base)

Closing Date: rolling basis

Are you a Healthcare Assistant, passionate about end of life care?

Here at St Luke’s Hospice we offer 24 hour care / seven days a week to people who have advanced disease. You could be caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 12 patients. Our person centered care is delivered with compassion and respect for people’s wishes.

We are welcoming candidates looking for truly rewarding positions, who want to deliver the highest quality of care and who embody our Hospice Values. We are looking for Band 2 Health Care Assistants who are keen to join a caring, compassionate and diverse multi-disciplinary team delivering care of the highest quality.

It is desirable, but not essential for you to have any previous palliative care experience, as you will receive a full induction and ongoing support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to patients in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the nursing staff.
• Support patients’ emotional and social needs, offering companionship and reassurance.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant or similar role.
• A compassionate and caring attitude towards patients and their families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays (this role is for bank and will be required on an ad-hoc basis to cover annual leave and/or absences)

If you are interested in joining the Hospice, you can click on the apply button below to fill out an application form.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.