Health Care Assistant - In-Patient Unit

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice; Camberley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking motivated Health Care Assistants for their In-Patient Unit. This role, initially based at Kings Lodge Care Home, offers the chance to provide essential care to patients in need of palliative support. With full training and support provided, candidates will join a compassionate team dedicated to improving lives. Benefits include generous paid holiday, pension contributions, and a supportive work environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefit Scheme

Blue Light Card Discount

Comprehensive education and training

Clinical Supervision and support

Opportunity to work within a motivated team

Multidisciplinary working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caring role.
• Willingness to undertake a level 2 care qualification.
• Palliative care experience is valuable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient and family-centered care.
• Support patients in a compassionate environment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Education

Level 2 related care qualification

Job description

Location Camberley Salary £23,875 - £25,617 per annum WTE (WTE based on 37.5 hours) Application Deadline Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Job Profile Job Profile document

Job Summary

Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliativeand end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Health Care Assistant
Phyllis Tuckwell - In-Patient Unit
Camberley, Surrey

Full or part-time hours available – up to 37.5 hours per week

Salary range: £23,875 - £25,617 per annum WTE plus enhancements

Are you passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality care?

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our team on the In-Patient Unit at the Hospice. As we are currently in the process of building a new Hospice on our existing site in Farnham, our In-Patient Unit (IPU) - and this role will be based on a temporary basis at Kings Lodge Care Home in Camberley. We are aiming to move into our new Hospice within 12months, at which point our IPU - and this role will relocate from Kings Lodge in Camberley to the new Hospice in Farnham. The Hospice Care at Home teams are based in Farnham and Guildford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant who is looking for a rewarding role where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment. Successful candidates will have previous experience in a caring role, has/will undertake a level 2 related care qualification, and will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills. Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, it is not essential, as full training and support will be given.

In return Phyllis Tuckwelloffers:

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or Phyllis TuckwellGroup Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contrinbutions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Card Discount
• Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities
• Clinical Supervision and support
• The opportunity to work within a motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference
• Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation

Further information can be obtained from the Inpatient Services Manager, Heather Everitt - [e-mail] on 01252 729471.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Wednesday 11th June 2025.

If you are unable to apply on-line, then please contact HR for an application pack on 01252 729408 or email: [e-mail]

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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