Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient Unit)

Queenscourt Hospice; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Queenscourt Hospice seeks a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for their Inpatient Unit in Southport. Responsibilities include providing patient care and supporting a clinical team to uphold high standards of palliative care. Join a supportive environment with excellent training opportunities and employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Support for NHS Pensions contributions

Enhanced parental leave policies

Access to employee discounts

Comprehensive induction program

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff meals

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to perform patient care duties independently or with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of patient care duties attentively.
• Assisting the clinical team in high-quality palliative care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Compassion

Education

Experience in a healthcare setting

Job description

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides free, specialist palliative care for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with advanced progressive, illnesses, helping them to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient Unit)

37.5 hours, Permanent

£23,875– £25,587 per annum, pro rata (dependent on experience)

Location: Southport, Merseyside

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the Queenscourt Inpatient Unit nursing team.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of patient care duties, with or without direct supervision from qualified staff, as well as assisting the clinical team in providing high quality standards of palliative care for patients and their relatives. The post will be based within the impatient unit however on occasion when required, may involve some work across other areas of Queenscourt. The position requires flexible working and will include internal rotation to night shifts as well as early and late shifts.

Closing date for receipt of applications: midnight Sunday 22nd June 2025

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Lindsey Potter or Louise Charnock on 01704 544645.

If sufficient response is received this advert could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Interested?
We offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 29 and 30 at respective 5 and 10 year anniversaries
• We recognise NHS service in respect of holidays, sickness and salary.
• We support NHS Pensions contributions for those with eligibility.
• Enhanced maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Access to offers and discounts (including Blue Light Cards)
• A comprehensive induction program with ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive, employee focussed policies along with a wealth of wellbeing initiatives.
• Working in a modern, bright, and welcoming environment.
• Subsidised staff meals.
• Staff receive excellent support and supervision from our management team.

Please note – Any applicants for roles at Queenscourt Hospice must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.Due to the size of our organisation and the nature of our business, it is critical that we fill vacancies quickly therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK. As a registered charity we are also unable to offer financial relocation packages.