Job summary
Aim to maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients within the Hospice.
Work under the instructions of a qualified nurse to give care to patients and their families.
To undertake clerical duties as required.
Comparatively high nurse to patient ratios allows the satisfaction of engaging in meaningful relationships and delivering high quality care.
Patients’ average length of stay on the unit is 2-3 weeks with 50% of patients being discharged. Patients’ needs are complex and varied requiring skilled nursing and multi-disciplinary working.
We have an onsite Clinical Educator and offer access to in-house development and support external education where this is identified in our staff development and appraisal process.
This is a role where two days are never the same and you have the chance to improve the experience of patients and families when life is most vulnerable.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our Inpatient unit. This role requires excellent communication and team working skills. It offers the opportunity to develop your skills in palliative care and make a positive impact on those you care for and support and work under the instruction of a qualified nurse to give care to patients and their families maintaining a high standard at all times.
Successful candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, flexibility and team working skills, basic IT skills, experience of working in an inpatient / residential setting or with life limiting illness will be an advantage.
Flexibility, responsibility, and professionalism are key, as are the abilities to uphold our values of being:
Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Equitable and Sustainable – in regards to your patients, colleagues and across the organisation.
A sense of humour helps – hospices are full of laughter!
About us
Wirral Hospice St Johns has a 40-year history of supporting the residents of Wirral who have incurable life limiting illness. The organisation continues to grow and develop in response to the needs of our community. Currently support is delivered by multi professional teams working in our Inpatient unit, Outpatient, Wellbeing and Hospice at Home services.
The hospice benefits from being an independent charity allowing flexibility and creativity in the design and delivery of services whilst being firmly integrated with key local NHS providers. Care and support is delivered with integrity and quality.
NHS Superannuation is transferrable for existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme
As a relatively small organisation we are committed to developing the skills and interests of our staff to ensure the workforce is motivated and equipped to deliver what is expected of them in a compassionate and competent manner through apprenticeships, formal training, and workplace experience.
If you would like a visit to see what we are about then please phone Ward Sisters on 0151 334 2778 or via email wardsistersIPU@wirralhospice.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Health Care Assistant - Inpatient Unit (Ward)
Hospice band: Band 2 (£24,465) per annum for full time post) enhanced rates also payable
Location: Hospice-based
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week– 7 day working pattern
Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview date Either 18th or 21st October
Wirral Hospice St Johns has a 40-year history of supporting the residents of Wirral who have incurable life limiting illness. The organisation continues to grow and develop in response to the needs of our community. Currently support is delivered by multi-professional teams working in our Inpatient unit, Outpatient, Wellbeing and Hospice at Home services. The current opportunities are in our Inpatient Unit.
The hospice benefits from being an independent charity allowing flexibility and creativity in the design and delivery of services whilst being firmly integrated with key local NHS providers. Care and support is delivered with integrity and quality.
As a relatively small organisation we are committed to developing the skills and interests of our staff to ensure the workforce is motivated and equipped to deliver what is expected of them in a compassionate and competent manner through apprenticeships, formal training, and workplace experience.
We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our Inpatient unit. This role requires excellent communication and team working skills. It offers the opportunity to develop your skills in palliative care and make a positive impact on those you care for and support and work under the instruction of a qualified nurse to give care to patients and their families maintaining a high standard at all times. This is a role where two days are never the same and you have the chance to improve the experience of patients and families when life is most vulnerable.
Successful candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, flexibility and team working skills, basic IT skills, experience of working in an inpatient / residential setting or with life limiting illness will be an advantage.
Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Equitable and Sustainable – in regard to your patients, colleagues and across the organisation. Also, a sense of humour helps – hospices are full of laughter!
We have an onsite Clinical Educator and offer access to in-house development and support external education where this is identified in our staff development and appraisal process.
This is a role where two days are never the same and you have the chance to improve the experience of patients and families when life is most vulnerable.
In return, some of the benefits that we can offer to the successful candidates include continuation of NHS Superannuation Pension Scheme, for existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme and a commitment to learning and development.
Posts are subject to an appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate
Please visit our website at www.wirralhospice.org/job-vacancies or email HR@wirralhospice.org
Alternatively, for an informal chat before applying, please contact:
• Ward Sisters on 0151 334 2778 or via email wardsistersIPU@wirralhospice.org
Completed application forms to be returned to:
• Wirral Hospice St John’s, Workforce Office, Mount Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral CH63 6JE
• Or emailed to: HR@wirralhospice.org
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Registered Charity No.510643
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Health Care Assistant - Inpatient Unit (Ward)
Hospice band: Band 2 (£24,465) per annum for full time post) enhanced rates also payable
Location: Hospice-based
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week– 7 day working pattern
Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview date Either 18th or 21st October
Wirral Hospice St Johns has a 40-year history of supporting the residents of Wirral who have incurable life limiting illness. The organisation continues to grow and develop in response to the needs of our community. Currently support is delivered by multi-professional teams working in our Inpatient unit, Outpatient, Wellbeing and Hospice at Home services. The current opportunities are in our Inpatient Unit.
The hospice benefits from being an independent charity allowing flexibility and creativity in the design and delivery of services whilst being firmly integrated with key local NHS providers. Care and support is delivered with integrity and quality.
As a relatively small organisation we are committed to developing the skills and interests of our staff to ensure the workforce is motivated and equipped to deliver what is expected of them in a compassionate and competent manner through apprenticeships, formal training, and workplace experience.
We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our Inpatient unit. This role requires excellent communication and team working skills. It offers the opportunity to develop your skills in palliative care and make a positive impact on those you care for and support and work under the instruction of a qualified nurse to give care to patients and their families maintaining a high standard at all times. This is a role where two days are never the same and you have the chance to improve the experience of patients and families when life is most vulnerable.
Successful candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, flexibility and team working skills, basic IT skills, experience of working in an inpatient / residential setting or with life limiting illness will be an advantage.
Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Equitable and Sustainable – in regard to your patients, colleagues and across the organisation. Also, a sense of humour helps – hospices are full of laughter!
We have an onsite Clinical Educator and offer access to in-house development and support external education where this is identified in our staff development and appraisal process.
This is a role where two days are never the same and you have the chance to improve the experience of patients and families when life is most vulnerable.
In return, some of the benefits that we can offer to the successful candidates include continuation of NHS Superannuation Pension Scheme, for existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme and a commitment to learning and development.
Posts are subject to an appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate
Please visit our website at www.wirralhospice.org/job-vacancies or email HR@wirralhospice.org
Alternatively, for an informal chat before applying, please contact:
• Ward Sisters on 0151 334 2778 or via email wardsistersIPU@wirralhospice.org
Completed application forms to be returned to:
• Wirral Hospice St John’s, Workforce Office, Mount Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral CH63 6JE
• Or emailed to: HR@wirralhospice.org
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Registered Charity No.510643
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF or equivalent Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Desirable
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- 6 months Nursing Auxiliary/HCA
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
- Specialist Palliative Care
MOTIVATION
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive
- Work under pressure.
- Confident
- Ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Good initiative
- Good communicator
Desirable
PERSONALITY
Essential
- Confident
- Reliable
- Excellent initiative
- Conscientious
- Excellent communicator
- Team Player
- Flexible
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Commitment to work unsocial hours
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF or equivalent Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Desirable
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- 6 months Nursing Auxiliary/HCA
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
- Specialist Palliative Care
MOTIVATION
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive
- Work under pressure.
- Confident
- Ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Good initiative
- Good communicator
Desirable
PERSONALITY
Essential
- Confident
- Reliable
- Excellent initiative
- Conscientious
- Excellent communicator
- Team Player
- Flexible
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Commitment to work unsocial hours
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
