Senior Healthcare Assistant - North Middlesex University Hospital

Marie Curie; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life care charity in London is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to provide vital patient care in the Emergency Department. You will assist with assessments, deliver personal care, and support discharge planning while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure quality end-of-life care. This fixed-term role offers a comprehensive benefits package and is suitable for individuals passionate about enhancing patient experiences.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Annual leave allowance of 27 days

Continuous Professional Development support

Qualifications

• Recent experience in discharge processes within an emergency department.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care.
• Knowledge of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments and patient care.
• Provide discharge planning support.
• Deliver hands-on personal care.
• Monitor and record observations.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Nutritional assessments

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

Our new service, developed in collaboration with North Middlesex University Hospital is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department.

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and assisting in maintaining patients’ skin integrity and personal hygiene, conducting nutrition assessments, and attending to their comfort needs to promote rest and sleep.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Assist Clinical Nurse Specialist with assessments and patient care.
• Provide discharge planning support, liaising with community teams to facilitate prompt discharge home/to preferred place of care.
• Deliver hands-on personal care.
• Monitor and record observations.
• Provide emotional and practical support to patients and families.

You will collaborate with Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the emergency department to deliver patient-centred palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that care is provided in the preferred setting and support discharge planning.

Furthermore, you will liaise with community teams to facilitate discharges to patients at their preferred place of care.

Individuals with a demonstrated commitment to assisting others and relevant experience in healthcare are encouraged to apply.

Job Structure

12-Month fixed-term contract

Hours

37.5 per week, long day shifts

Workdays

Starts Monday to Friday; includes weekends as the service grows

Salary

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (AFC aligned) £24,937–£26,598, Plus High-cost area supplement

Location

North Middlesex University Hospital, London

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent alternative Level 3 qualification is preferred, not essential.
• Demonstrated recent experience in the discharge process and providing care and support for patients at the end of life within an emergency department setting.
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care
• A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner
• Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
• Knowledge of IT in particular Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

What’s in it for you

• Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

To view the job description, please click here

We are dedicated to fostering career development and welcome applicants interested in a secondment for this role.

Advert Closes: 26-September-2025

Application Process

To apply, submit an online application with your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to join Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]