Health Care Assistant

St. Gemma's Hospice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their In-Patient Unit, providing vital care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. This role offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills while making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort and support during challenging times. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a compassionate setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in palliative care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients and families in a supportive environment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy setting.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Competence

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

St Gemma’s Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK. The Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care, in a quality environment, for thousands of local people each year. It’s a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community with a large range of specialist services to support patients, their families and friends.

We are looking for hardworking and positive Healthcare Assistants to care for patients and their families who are living with a life-limiting illness. You will work across our In-Patient Unit, which has two wards, as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients and their families.

Our In-Patient Unit is a professional and supportive work environment, we will support the post holders to develop their knowledge and skills through our on-site academic unit.

We Are On The Lookout For Individuals Who Are

• Qualified at Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Committed to delivering high quality patient care.
• Have great communication skills.
• IT competent.
• Prepared to work in a busy and emotive environment.
• Keen to work in a strong and vibrant multi-disciplinary team.

Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within a palliative care setting is desirable.

To discuss these opportunities in greater detail please contact our Senior Sisters Denise Kay or Clare Dixon on 0113 2185510 or 0113 2185520.

N.B We will be completing a 2 stage interview process. The first stage will be a formal interview with the senior sisters followed by a second stage working with one of our experienced HCA’s. These will be completed on 2 separate working days.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Closing Date :- 1 April 2025
Interviews :- T.B.C

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.

St Gemma’s welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of people’s age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.

St Gemma’s is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.