IPU Health Care Assistant
The Hospice of St Francis
Berkhamsted, HP4 3GW
Salary
£22,866
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
Reports to: Associate Director for In-Patient Unit & Care at HomeAre you looking for the opportunity to work within a holistically focused, multi-disc...
To work predominantly within the in patient
unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
To work as a part of the Hospice
multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised,
holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the
registered nurse.
When required to support guests in the Respite
for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
Maintain accurate record keeping and clear
handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.
Flexibility to work within a variable staff
roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week
service.
Main Duties &
To work predominantly within the in patient
unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.
To work as a part of the Hospice
multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised,
holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the
registered nurse.
When required to support guests in the Respite
for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.
Maintain accurate record keeping and clear
handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.
Flexibility to work within a variable staff
roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week
service.
Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting
their valuable role within the IPU.
We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that. Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks.
To work mainly within IPU with a degree of flexibility to support community as and when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education
- Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check
- Desirable:
Desirable
- Current driving licence, with use of own car
- Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting
- Experience of using electronic patent record systems
- Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2
- Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care
- Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year
- Previous experience of rehabilitative care
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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