Katharine house hospice

Bank Healthcare Assistants – IPU

08/01/2025
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£13 - £13 / hour

Job Description

Expires: 20250127

Bank Healthcare Assistants – In Patient Unit


Job Type: Bank


Location: Katharine House Hospice, Stafford


Salary: £13.15 per hour, including enhancement.


Hours: As and when required


Application deadline: Monday, 27 January 2025


Interview date: 3
rd, 4th or 5th February 2025


Job Reference: HBHCA03


Are you a dedicated Healthcare Assistant who wants to provide high quality care?

Join Katharine House Hospice Stafford in our In-Patient unit, where your work will help us provide compassionate, professional and responsive care.


About us

Katharine House Hospice offer the best care so that people in our community, affected by progressive illnesses, can live their lives to the full.

The in-patient unit at Katharine House Hospice is a specialist palliative care unit supporting adults with life-limiting illness.


We value people
– so much so, it’s one of our three key values as a charity.

We provide ongoing support with professional development, and free parking.


The Role

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant in our In Patient Unit you’ll work in a great team of dedicated staff with more time to provide care thanks to our excellent ratio of staff to patients.

Hours are to be arranged as and when required.


An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this role.

What’s in it for you?

  • Employee assistance programme
    Providing support for your wellbeing.
  • Training and development opportunities
    Continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free uniform and PPE

Skills and experience

  • Qualified to level 2 or above in NVQ Care
  • 1 year experience in a healthcare setting
  • Approachable, trustworthy and a team player

Join us and make a difference

If you’re passionate about people and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

If you’d like to know more about this role, without commitment, please contact Nichola Smith, Senior Care Manager or Fay Smith, Senior Staff Nurse on 01785 254645


How to apply:


You can download an application pack and/or apply online below


Alternatively you can email recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or call the Personnel Team on 01785 218257 to request an application pack.


Closing date: Monday, 27 January 2025

Viewing this vacancy on a website other than khhospice.org.uk? Please go to https://www.khhospice.org.uk/vacancy/bank-healthcare-assistants-ipu/ ‎


Please note:
Completed applications may be emailed to recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or submitted as hard copies, by the closing date above; unfortunately, we are unable to accept or consider CVs

Internal applicants should apply via an expression of interest letter outlining the reasons for your interest and detailing any relevant experience.

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