Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide high standard palliative and end-of-life care in the in-patient unit and community. The closing date is 04 June 2026. Salary £25,272 a year. Permanent, full-time or part-time. Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham OL2 6EU.
Main Duties
Provide consistently high standard of palliative and end-of-life nursing care across all services. Communicate well with patients and families, document clear notes, work flexibly across hospice services. Must hold full UK manual driving licence.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an independent Hospice serving Oldham and surrounding districts, registered charity. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with life-limiting illness. We need enthusiastic, self-motivated, pro-active people who share our values.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high standard of care.
- Apply Hospice values and principles of behaviour.
- Develop good communication with patients and families.
- Inform Nurse in Charge of any change in patient condition.
- Respect privacy and dignity at all times.
- Support patients to take prescribed medication and complete MAR Chart.
- Be counter signatory for controlled drugs after training.
- Carry out nursing practices in accordance with Hospice policy.
- Report accidents, incidents, hazards to Nurse in Charge.
- Attend staff meetings and training.
Minimum Requirements
- Sound basic education in English and Mathematics.
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care / Care Certificate desirable.
- Previous experience in palliative care setting desirable.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
- Ability to work in a team or alone.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
Employer Details
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham OL2 6EU. Employer website: https://drkershawshospice.org.uk/. Contact: Ward Manager Kelly Foster, [contact hidden], [contact hidden].