IPU Healthcare Assistant

North London Hospice; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity in Greater London is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants for their inpatient unit. The roles include providing specialist palliative care to patients in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in healthcare, be passionate about patient care, and be ready for day and night shifts. The position offers competitive pay, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development. Contact Joanna Hempstead for more information.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous annual leave

Transfer of NHS pension scheme

Fully funded Health Cash Plan

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Access to professional development

Family friendly and special leave

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant is necessary.
• Passion for patient care and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, skilled, high-quality patient-centered care.
• Assist other staff in clinical procedures and adherence to standards.

Job description

North London Hospice is a registered charity, that has been caring for local people since 1984.

We are looking for Band 2 and Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly and growing inpatient unit team providing specialist palliative care to patients in our 18-bedded unit. This post includes rotation onto both day and night shifts, including weekends.

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant and feel passionate about patient care and would relish a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

To be a productive member of the Inpatient Unit palliative care team, delivering holistic, skilled, high-quality patient‑centred care and directly assisting other staff in clinical procedures and adherence to the CQC fundamental standards.

Every person at North London Hospice plays a role in supporting people to live their lives as well as they can for as long as they can. From our nursing, medical and clinical staff, patient and family support and health and wellbeing teams, cleaners & caterers to communications, finance, HR, retail and fundraising support - we all work to ensure exceptional care.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Generous annual leave
• Transfer of NHS pension scheme
• Pension - Employer contribution pension scheme
• Access to clinical supervision
• Fully funded Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance cover
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
• Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Travel incentives
• Family friendly and special leave
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Blue Light Scheme membership and carers’ discounts
• Social events throughout the year and much more…

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanna Hempstead Job title: Head of Inpatient Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0800 3687848