Bank Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

Please note: This advert may close before the stated deadline if a high number of suitable applications are received.

To help us shortlist fairly, please ensure that the examples in your supporting statement reflect genuine experience from roles listed in your employment history. Applications without cohesive or evidenced examples may not progress to the next stage.

We will be using the essential criteria set out in the advert to shortlist so please ensure you are evidencing each element with examples of how you have demonstrated this in a previous role.

Call to action - How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please call XXXX XXXX, Ward Manager, XXX-XXX-XXXX for an informal chat..

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Interview Date: 23/04/2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within the inpatient unit at our Little Hulton or Heald Green site, supporting patients and those close to them with a life limiting illness.

About us

At XXXX XXXX, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure XXXX XXXX is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.84 an hour Band 3 Competency Based Framework

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0256-26-0009

Job locations

XXXX XXXX Hospice

2 Hardy Field Lane

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work closely with registered nurses as part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality specialist palliative care.

You will:

• Support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person-centred palliative care.
• Provide care in a compassionate, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and other professionals to ensure safe, timely and effective care.
• Build positive working relationships within the team to support patients and those close to them.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

Person Specification

Additional Essential Criteria

Essential

• Right to Work. Must demonstrate Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship. Evidence required: Confirmation of status.
• Availability for Shift Work. Willingness and availability to work days, nights, weekends, and unsocial hours. Evidence required: Confirmation of shift availability.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate. Has completed the Care Certificate OR is willing to work towards it. Evidence required: Certificate or statement of willingness.
• Communication Skills Experience. Demonstrated experience or formal training in communication skills, such as patient communication, de escalation, or multidisciplinary teamwork. Evidence required: Course names, examples, or scenarios demonstrating communication skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Relevant and recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital, hospice, care home, or similar clinical care setting. Evidence required: Description of setting, duties, and duration.
• Interest in Specialist Palliative Care. Demonstrated interest or exposure to palliative/end-of-life care. Evidence required: Examples such as previous work, shadowing, voluntary experience, or reflective statements.
• Understanding of Safeguarding. Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. Evidence required: Previous training or examples of applying safeguarding.
• Basic IT competence with evidence of using electronic care records or other digital systems. Evidence required: Systems previously used and purpose (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, e-rostering, care plans).
• Ability to Prioritise and Use Initiative. Experience of independently organising or prioritising care tasks in a busy clinical environment. Evidence required: Examples of when they had to prioritise workload.
• Teamwork and Professional Behaviour. Evidence of effective teamwork, confidentiality, and a person centred, empathetic approach. Evidence required: Examples demonstrating teamwork, confidentiality, or compassionate care.

Person Specification

Additional Essential Criteria

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

XXXX XXXX Hospice

Address

XXXX XXXX Hospice

2 Hardy Field Lane

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

XXXX XXXX Hospice

Address

XXXX XXXX Hospice

2 Hardy Field Lane

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website