Compassionate Palliative Care Assistant | Flexible Shifts

Saintcatherines; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Subsidised meals

On-site gym

NHS Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Saint Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough seeks Healthcare Assistants to join a compassionate, values-led team delivering palliative and end-of-life care across the region. You will work under registered nurses to provide hands-on, person-centred care and support to patients and their families.

We welcome those with or without prior healthcare experience; full training and induction are provided. Enjoy flexible working patterns, ongoing education, and a supportive environment while contributing

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Excellent communicators, with strong interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of patients and their families.
• Willing to learn and committed to professional development.
• Previous healthcare experience desirable but not essential; training and induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse, provide a high standard of person-centred-nursing care on the In-Patient Unit.
• Develop experience of palliative care and symptom control.
• Participate in integrated working across all Patient Services departments, with flexibility as needed to ensure effective service delivery in all areas.
• Observe and report the patient’s general condition and response to prescribed treatments to senior nursing and medical staff as appropriate.
• Undertake personal care as required.
• May be allocated to support the community Fastrack team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Flexible / adaptable

Willing to learn

Job description

Saint Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough seeks Healthcare Assistants to join a compassionate, values-led team delivering palliative and end-of-life care across the region. You will work under registered nurses to provide hands-on, person-centred care and support to patients and their families.

We welcome those with or without prior healthcare experience; full training and induction are provided. Enjoy flexible working patterns, ongoing education, and a supportive environment while contributing