Healthcare Assistant IPU
St Michaels Hospice, Oatlands, Harrogate
Healthcare Assistant IPU
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St Michaels Hospice, Oatlands, Harrogate
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 18 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Oatlands, Harrogate
Full Job Description
At the heart of our patient-centred approach is a simple belief that every moment counts. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, personalised care that brings comfort, dignity, and support to our patients and those who love them. As an effective member of our clinical team, you will ensure the provision of high-level care (including palliative, end of life, complex care and social) within a multi- disciplinary approach across all North Yorkshire Hospice Care Services., Providing compassionate care and support for patients daily needs, including palliative and end-of-life care
Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals Ability to follow care plans, policies, and procedures, including infection control and safety guidelines Basic clinical skills (e.g. medication administration, monitoring) within training and competence Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and volunteers Accurate record-keeping and documentation of care provided Understanding of patient dignity, hygiene, and safeguarding, including care after death Manual handling and safe use of equipment to support patient independence What Were Looking For: We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant who is not only clinically and operationally skilled but also deeply compassionate, someone who sees hospice care as a vocation, not just a role. Were looking for:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence and emotional resilience in handling complex or sensitive situations.
- Experience delivering individualised care in dynamic, needs-led environments such as ward or complex community settings.
- Evidence of formal training or continued professional development in care, particularly palliative care.
- A passion for palliative, hospice, or specialist ward care
- Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic approach to complex care situations
Hours: Part-time and full-time hours available, up to 37.5 hours per week (24 hours shift pattern, 5 over 7 including nights and weekends) Salary: £29,740.49 per annum FTE, rising to £30,287.98 per annum FTE (45% of hours need to be in unsocial hours)