Healthcare Assistant (IPU)

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

14-05-2026

Application End Date

12-06-2026

Location

Crimple House, Harrogate, HG2 8NA, United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Position

Healthcare Assistant

Salary

£29,740.49 per annum FTE, rising to £30,287.98 per annum FTE (45% of hours in unsocial hours)

Hours per Week

Up to 37.5 hours; 24‑hour shift pattern, 5 nights in 7, includes weekends

Overview

Permanent Contract with Saint Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate. You will support patients across a range of palliative, end‑of‑life, complex and social care needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care and support for patients’ daily needs, including palliative and end‑of‑life care
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals
• Following care plans, policies and procedures, including infection control and safety guidelines
• Performing basic clinical skills (e.g., medication administration, monitoring) within training and competence
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and volunteers
• Accurately recording and documenting care provided
• Upholding patient dignity, hygiene and safeguarding, including care after death
• Using manual handling and equipment safely to support patient independence

Qualifications and Desired Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence and emotional resilience in handling complex or sensitive situations
• Experience delivering individualized care in dynamic, needs‑led environments such as wards or community settings
• Evidence of formal training or continued professional development in care, particularly palliative care
• A passion for palliative, hospice or specialist ward care
• The ability to work independently and as part of a close‑knit team

Benefits

• People‑first culture with wellbeing and resilience support
• Flexible and hybrid working options for many roles
• Supportive and caring environment
• Opportunities for growth, development and progress, with a culture of lifelong learning

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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