Healthcare Assistant
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary £24,637 with an additional increment for nights worked
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families? Trinity Hospice is seeking a dedicated and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our team, delivering outstanding palliative care in a supportive and nurturing environment.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our trained nursing staff, providing hands-on care and comfort to patients requiring palliative care. You’ll help create a caring, supportive, and spiritual atmosphere, ensuring every patient and their family receives the highest standard of care.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in delivering holistic, individualised care under the supervision of qualified nurses
- Develop specialist skills in all aspects of palliative care
- Support patients and their families physically, psychologically, and spiritually
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals and spiritual care coordinators
- Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for all
- Participate in social activities and provide emotional support to patients and families
- Mentor and support new Healthcare Assistants and volunteers
What We’re Looking For
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- Willingness to learn and develop specialist skills in palliative care
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility to cover a 24-hour nursing rota when required
- Commitment to upholding Trinity Hospice’s core values and philosophy
Staff Benefits:
- 38 days annual leave each year, pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Various Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to complementary therapy and counselling
- Free car parking on site
- Pension scheme or NHS Pensions are transferable
If you are ready to make a difference and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we would love to hear from you!
For more information and to apply for this role please visit NHS Jobs (please note – Trinity Hospice is not part of the NHS but utilise the NHS vacancy platform)
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ Job Reference J181-B0270-26-0002
Closing Date – 22 January 2026