Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is looking for compassionate Health Care Assistants to join its Hospice at Home team, delivering end-of-life support to patients in their own homes across Farnham and the Guildford area. This is a chance to make a genuine difference for people facing advanced or terminal illness, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses and other professionals.
Your responsibilities
- Support qualified nursing staff in delivering hands-on care to patients with palliative and end-of-life needs
- Assist with assessment, planning and delivery of care within the scope of your training
- Provide comfort, information and reassurance to patients, families and carers in their own homes
- Report and escalate any clinical or safety concerns promptly to the nurse in charge
- Keep accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with organisational standards
Your profile
- Previous experience of care work in a home, hospital or care setting
- A recognised care qualification, or willingness to complete the Care Certificate
- Understanding of caring for people with progressive or terminal illness
- Strong communication skills and genuine empathy for patients and families
- Ability to work well within a team while also being proactive and self-motivated
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What NHS offers you
- Salary of £26,182 to £28,800 per year (full-time equivalent, based on 37.5 hours)
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Six weeks of paid annual leave plus public holidays
- Continuation of NHS Pension or a matched Group Personal Pension Plan up to 7.5%
- Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and staff discount schemes
- Access to an on-site education team, shadow shifts and clear career progression to Registered Nurse
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your care truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a supportive team dedicated to outstanding palliative care.