Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Sydenham
Department: IPU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week based on a 7-day rota
Salary: £28,517 - £32,399 per annum (Full time Equivalent)
- Department: Inpatient Unit Clinical
- Salary: £28,517 - £32,399 per annum (Full time Equivalent)
- Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Sunday on a 7-day rota
- Location: Sydenham
- Closing date: 27 September 2026
About us
St Christopher's Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 6,000 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
Your new role
We are currently looking to recruit dynamic and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to work in our In-patient Unit. Offering care to patients with advanced end stage illnesses, many of whom may also have a range of complex symptom control needs. You will have a passion for palliative care.
Health Care Assistant- IPU
To succeed in the role
The successful candidate will be compassionate, flexible and reliable. You will be confident in your approach with the ability to form good working relationships with all levels of staff and demonstrate a commitment to team working.
What you will get in return
Is a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and experiences of people living with life limiting and terminal illness. In addition, you will benefit from access to some excellent training and development opportunities, a number of staff health and wellbeing schemes, a competitive contributory pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan. You will also have access to free off-street parking nearby and an onsite staff canteen.
Closing date: 27th September 2026
In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.
St Christopher's is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities and actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katie Grace, Matron - IPU on 0208 768 4500.
For any queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680.
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Healthcare Assistant - IPU in Sydenham employer: St Christopher's Hospice
St Christopher’s Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful role as a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser where your contributions can significantly impact end-of-life care for patients across London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from excellent training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a range of health and wellbeing schemes, all while working in a dedicated team that shares a common purpose. Located in Orpington, the hospice provides a stimulating environment with convenient access to free parking and onsite facilities, making it an attractive place for those looking to make a real difference in their community.
