In-Patient Unit Healthcare Assistant

Elizabeth Hospice offers the unique opportunity to work alongside our

outstanding multi-disciplinary team, providing planned and reactive or urgent

care to patients and support to their loved ones.Every

patient and family member is valued and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated

time to care for patients.

well as joining our rewarding and well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth

Hospice is here to support your career, with progression and training

opportunities available to enhance your skills and development.

Interview Date: 2nd November 2026

Hours: Full or part time. Full rotation, 24/7 days a week

If you would like an

opportunity to find out some more about working at the hospice, and how it can

fit your own career aspirations, we recommend a discussion prior to you

completing your application.

Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and

young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse,

neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a

rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal

records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in

place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to

undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the

knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.

To work at all times under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in order to provide individualised care to patients and families whilst respecting patient choice.

Demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe

Report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person

Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person

Maintain an awareness of the Hospices policies in relation to safeguarding

To assist in meeting the patients and their familys spiritual and psychological needs, recognising and respecting religious and cultural beliefs.

To assist in providing support and comfort for the dying patient and his/her family.

To assist in effective verbal and written communication between patients, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To provide assistance to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as planned and as required.

To promote quality of life and offer activities as appropriate

St

Elizabeth Hospice is an innovative and compassionate organisation. Hear from Healthcare

Assistants themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special:

Joining

the hospice is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I cant imagine

working anywhere else, its a very special place to be and to work.

people have said it must be very sad to work at the hospice, which it can be,

but it is also the most uplifting and positive place that I have ever worked.

I

wouldnt change my job for the world. Being able to continue supporting people

during difficult times in their lives, has been one of the most rewarding and

proudest moments in my career.

often assume working at the hospice is dark, gloomy and sad, but this is not

the case. We work with the living and help make a difference to people during

very difficult times in their lives. It is a real privilege to be a part of an

organisation that provides this special care and I have felt this same feeling

ever since I joined.

Hospice offers a generous benefit package, including

27

days annual leave entitlement

Pension

scheme

Cycle

to Work Scheme

Specific Skills

Essential: - Effective communicator ability to establish and maintain communication with patients, their families and colleagues.; - IT literate.

Qualifications

Essential: - Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy

Desirable: - Care Certificate or level 2 certificate in health and social care (or willing to undertake); - NVQ level III in direct care

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.; - Demonstrate experience of team working.

Personal Qualities