Health Care Assistant (Inpatient Services)

Thames Hospice; Bray; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Pension Scheme (if eligible)

Blue Light Discount Card

Job summary

Thames Hospice in Bray, United Kingdom, is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Inpatient Unit and deliver compassionate palliative care.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high-quality care to patients and support to families, with shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

We value flexibility, excellent communication, and a commitment to our values-driven mission.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to work shift patterns including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families on the Inpatient Unit.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic and compassionate care.
• Participate in shift work, including long days, nights, and weekend duties.

Skills

Care experience

Job description

We are always looking for exceptional people who bring skill, compassion, and a values‑driven approach to our mission: delivering quality of life at the end of life, for our community.

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Healthcare Assistant with previous experience in a care setting. As part of our multi‑disciplinary team, you will provide high‑quality palliative and end‑of‑life care to patients and their families on our Inpatient Unit.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to delivering outstanding care. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team are essential.

This role includes shift work, long days and night shifts (07:00–19:30 / 19:00–07:30) as well as weekend working.

We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to the NHS Pension Scheme (if eligible), a Blue Light Discount Card, and much more.

• generous annual leave
• an Employee Assistance Programme
• access to the NHS Pension Scheme (if eligible)
• a Blue Light Discount Card
• and much more

Closing date for applications: Monday 30 November 2026