Health care Assistant

Primary Integrated Community Services; Retford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team at Bassetlaw Hospice. This role involves providing essential palliative care and support for patients and their families during critical times. Candidates should have experience in care and the ability to communicate effectively while promoting dignity and respect for all patients. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in care, palliative experience is desirable.
• Ability to maintain dignity and respect for patients.
• Effective communication skills with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Record and report clinical observations as required.
• Support treatment activities within the inpatient unit.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promote patient independence.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Emotional support

Observation

Job description

Primary Integrated Community Services are supporting Bassetlaw Hospice with the recruitment for the following vacancy.

• Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient) Band 3 Equivalent
• Reports to Team Leader
• Band 3 equivalent we also allow for unsocial hour supplements

Role Purpose

Under the direction of a registered professional, participate in the development and delivery of high‑quality, compassionate patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Role Context

This role requires an individual with the ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership of registered professionals, supporting people with palliative and end‑of‑life care needs. The post holder will provide safe, person‑centred care to patients within the inpatient unit at Bassetlaw Hospice, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort at all times.

Why work for Bassetlaw Hospice

Make a Real Difference: You'll have the opportunity to provide vital care and support to patients and their families during some of the most important times in their lives. Your work directly impacts people in your local community.

Supportive Environment: We pride ourselves on a warm, inclusive, and team‑oriented culture where every staff member is valued. You’ll be supported by a compassionate and …

Strong Community Connections: As a well‑respected local charity, the hospice is supported by the community and works in close partnership with local health services, volunteers, and supporters.

Main duties of the job

Key Accountabilities Clinical Practice

• Assist with all activities of daily living, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
• Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by registered professionals.
• Support treatment and activities for patients within the inpatient environment.
• Maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records, both written and electronic.
• Promote maximum independence and dignity for patients.
• Help patients achieve reasonable and achievable goals.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Performance Measures

• Care delivered in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, and CQC standards.
• Accurate and timely record‑keeping.
• Adherence to infection prevention and control and safeguarding requirements.
• Must have experience in care.
• Palliative experience is desirable.

About us

Bassetlaw Hospice offers palliative care for people aged 18 and over with cancer and other progressive, life‑limiting conditions aiming to enhance quality of life for patients and their families. Located in Redford, the hospice provides integrated care through a support and well‑being centre, day services, and an inpatient unit, all supported by a dedicated team on the local charity. Services include symptom management, holistic and complementary therapies, psychological support, and activities such as crafts and gardening, alongside home care and bereavement support.

Safeguarding

• All staff are responsible for ensuring that risks of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. Concerns must be addressed in line with hospice safeguarding policies and local multi‑agency procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check at the point of recruitment and periodically thereafter.

Infection Prevention and Control

• All employees must follow hospice infection prevention and control procedures and undertake mandatory training.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Staff must demonstrate understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with hospice policy and legislation.

Data Quality

• Accurate and timely record‑keeping is essential for safe care delivery and effective decision‑making.

Communication

• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and families, using tact, reassurance and compassion.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Recognise variances in a patient’s condition and report promptly to a registered professional.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Organise day‑to‑day work activities to deliver care within patient care plans.

Physical and Emotional Effort

• Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort and exposure to distressing circumstances due to nature of end‑of‑life care.