Health Care Assistant

Job description

We aim to maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients within the Hospice. You will work under the instructions of a qualified nurse to give care to patients and their families while undertaking clerical duties as required.

Patient stays average 2‐3 weeks. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting with high nurse‐to‐patient ratios, enabling meaningful relationships and high‐quality care.

Compensation includes Band 2 (£252,72 per annum full time) with enhanced rates. Hours up to 37.5 per week, 7‐day working pattern. Closing date 17:00 12th June 2026.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients in the Inpatient Unit.

Assist with daily living activities and medication administration under the supervision of a qualified nurse.

Maintain accurate records and complete clerical tasks as required.

Work as part of a multi‐professional team to meet complex patient needs.

Support patients' families and provide emotional support.

Adhere to hospice values and uphold a compassionate, accountable, respectful, equitable and sustainable approach.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Care (or equivalent) and basic IT skills.

Experience in an inpatient or residential setting or with life‐limiting illness is an advantage.

Attributes and Personality

Excellent communication, flexibility and team‐working skills.

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and work unsupervised.

Good initiative, reliability, confidence and a sense of humour.

Commitment to work unsocial hours.

Benefits

Continuation of NHS Superannuation Pension Scheme for existing NHS members.

Access to in‐house development with a Clinical Educator and support for external education.

Commitment to learning and development through apprenticeships, formal training and workplace experience.

This post is subject to an appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate.

Registered Charity No.510643

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bebington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English