Healthcare Assistant – Inpatient Unit (IPU) / Hospice at Home / Caring Hands
Do you have experience of working within Healthcare or Caring for others?
More about this role
- Do you have experience of working within Healthcare or Caring for others?
- Have you worked alone or in a team within an IPU and home environment?
- Can you work flexible hours – days/nights?
- Do you drive/hold a full UK manual driving licence?
If you have the ability to:
- Provide a consistently high standard of palliative and end of life nursing care – keeping up the excellent reputation of the Hospice
- Sensitively, care for patients and their families on the ward or in their homes, respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient and their families / loved ones at all times
- Communicate well both verbally with your patient and their family / loved ones and also have the ability to document clear and concise notes
If you are a team player with a strong "can do" work ethic and ideally have worked previously within a care setting plus you can work flexibly across all hospice services and have a full UK driving licence – we are looking for you!
With short shifts or long days, regular breaks, free parking on site and a modern, state of the art in-patient unit, we provide a good work life balance to all our staff, including wellbeing activities and support.
The wellbeing of our staff is key at the Hospice and we provide, a food bank, subsidised meals, counsellor and complementary therapy as well as hold regular Nurse Forums and team social activities, across the Hospice.
Dr Kershaw's is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. At Dr Kershaw's patients are at the heart of everything we do. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with life limiting illness. Our values and principles of behaviour are key to all we do.
To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people with a desire to care for others, and who are reliable, interested in working in a healthcare setting and share our values.
We are expanding our HCA team working both on the IPU at the Hospice and out in the Community in our domiciliary care service have both day and evening shifts available with full and part time positions considered. Day shift hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Salary:Starting salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:Both day and evening shifts available with full and part time positions considered. Day shift hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
If you require any further information about this role please contact Kelly Foster, IPU Manager or Nicola Bailey, Community Services Manager on 0161 624 2727 .
Location
Dr Kershaw's Hospice
Closing Date
13 November 2026
Starting salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata)
Working Hours
Both day and evening shifts available with full and part time positions considered. Day shift hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
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Healthcare Assistant – Inpatient Unit (IPU) / Hospice at Home / Caring Hands in Oldham employer: Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
As a Healthcare Assistant at our Hospice, you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional palliative and end-of-life care. We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff with flexible working hours, regular breaks, and a supportive work culture that values both personal and professional growth. Located in a modern facility, we offer unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
