Health Care Assistants - IPU

Health Care Assistants – In‑Patient Unit

Salary: £26,397 – £27,961 per annum WTE – Pay Award Pending (plus enhancements) based on 37.5 hours

Full time and part time hours available

Current Location: Camberley, Surrey (Farnham, Surrey from June 2026)

We are looking for caring and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our In‑Patient Unit team as we move back to our new 18 bedded inpatient unit at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity for those with caring experience who are looking for a rewarding role where they can provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees\’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Main duties of the job

About You:

• Previous experience in a caring role
• A recognised caring qualification
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Flexibility to work across both the community and IPU teams

We Offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro‑rated for part time staff)
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on‑site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Rotation opportunities
• Clear progressive career development opportunities from Health Care Assistant to Registered Nurse.

Job responsibilities

Post: Health Care Assistant

Job Purpose:

Under the direction and supervision of qualified registered staff, to maintain and support the highest standards of nursing care, so as to ensure that a high quality and comprehensive service is provided to all patients, their families and carers.

Responsibilities:

1.0 Clinical

1.1 To ensure statutory obligations are met that are relevant to the clinical area.

1.2 To ensure quality standards are maintained in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care.

1.3 To maintain and support the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of your qualifications and under the supervision of qualified staff.

1.4 Work to the agreed models of care and work allocation.

1.5 Escalate any clinical or non‑clinical incidents to the nurse in charge, and complete incident documentation via Sentinel. Assist with investigations and risk assessments as appropriate.

2.0 Professional

2.1 To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and PT business plan and philosophy.

2.2 Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers.

2.3 Deliver a safe and high standard of care in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell policies, guidelines.

2.4 Where appropriate and under the supervision of qualified staff, provide information and support to patients, carers and relatives.

2.5 Maintain effective relationships with colleagues.

2.6 To maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous records on all patients, to ensure documentation meets agreed PT standards and adheres to Caldicott Guidelines.

3.0 Managerial

3.1 To work in accordance with the PT, Health and Safety Governance policies.

3.2 To effectively maintain and support the clinical area and monitor resources including clinical supplies and equipment.

3.3 To ensure a team environment is maintained by developing effective relationships and being considerate towards colleagues, to create a team spirit and provide personal support.

3.4 Manage your own time effectively to meet PT aims and objectives.

4.0 Training and Development Team

4.1 Maintain and support the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching.

Personal

4.2 Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of PT guidelines, policies and procedures.

4.3 To identify and develop own knowledge and clinical skills, through continual professional development, clinical supervision, discussion with other members of the MDT and through PT Annual Appraisal process.

5.0 Research

5.1 Participate in research and audit within the PT environment.

5.2 Assist in implementing the findings of evidence‑based practice.

6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.

You are required to:

Adhere to Phyllis Tuckwell\’s Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authority\’s multi‑agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).

Inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.

This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwell\’s philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promote total team spirit.

This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of care skills from working in a care home, patients\’ own home, or hospital setting
• Understanding and experience of caring for dying patients with progressive diseases

Qualifications

• Care Certificate / willing to undertake
• Evidence of undertaking health care courses or other life skills
• Has NVQ / QCF / Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) / City & Guilds level 2 or above

Quality

• Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives / carers
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of Health and Safety and clinical governance
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient confidentiality and the principles of information governance
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of PT policies and procedures

Team Working

• Ability to work as part of a team and be willing to learn and take directions from others
• Has an understanding of multidisciplinary team working
• Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others
• Good attendance and punctuality record
• Flexible approach

Computer Skills

• Be in possession of basic IT skills e-mail and internet usage and a willingness to increase IT skills

Relationships and Communication

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Demonstrates a caring approach
• Ability to write in a clear and legible form
• Understand the importance of reporting any changes in a patient\’s care to colleagues
• Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised as appropriate, under the direction of a RN
• Enthusiasm and is proactive
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Self‑awareness and coping strategies
• Openness to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.