Saint Michaels Hospice

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 20 February 2026

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to our local communities? Our family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just B and Saint Michaels Hospice provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve You can help make that a reality.

We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, we help to improve quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen.

Main duties of the job

About the role

Are you a dedicated and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) ready to take the next meaningful step in your career? If you're already in a leadership role and looking to specialise in palliative care, wed love to hear from you.

At Saint Michaels Hospice in Harrogate, were committed to providing expert, compassionate care to people at the end of life. As part of our Inpatient Unit team, youll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting patients and their families with empathy, dignity, and respect in a peaceful and welcoming environment.

We're currently seeking a Senior Team HCA to take on a vital leadership role. This position offers the chance to guide and inspire a team, contribute to service development, and provide high-quality, person-centred care at one of lifes most important stages.

About us

How we look after you

We put people first in all that we do, which includes our own team

Wellbeing and resilience support with a dedicated team by your side

Flexible and hybrid working for many roles

A supportive and caring environment

Opportunities to grow, develop and progress, with culture of lifelong learning

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,422.07 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0009-26-0003

Job locations

Crimple House

Hornbeam Park Avenue

Harrogate

HG2 8NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Role as a Senior Healthcare Assistant

Lead and coordinate clinical shifts on the inpatient unit, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
Line manage, supervise, and mentor HCA and nursing staff, promoting a positive culture of teamwork and professional development.
Support and guide students and junior colleagues in their learning and practice.
Deliver and support training and competency-based development within the care team.
Help implement best practices in complex and specialist palliative care.
Take a lead role in assessments, planning, and delivery of individualised care in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
Manage complex symptoms and provide end-of-life care with skill, sensitivity, and compassion.
Actively contribute to continuous service improvement and quality initiatives.
Be a visible role model for excellence in person-centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Role as a Senior Healthcare Assistant

Lead and coordinate clinical shifts on the inpatient unit, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
Line manage, supervise, and mentor HCA and nursing staff, promoting a positive culture of teamwork and professional development.
Support and guide students and junior colleagues in their learning and practice.
Deliver and support training and competency-based development within the care team.
Help implement best practices in complex and specialist palliative care.
Take a lead role in assessments, planning, and delivery of individualised care in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
Manage complex symptoms and provide end-of-life care with skill, sensitivity, and compassion.
Actively contribute to continuous service improvement and quality initiatives.
Be a visible role model for excellence in person-centred care.

Person Specification

Experience

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Desirable

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Qualifications

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Person Specification

Experience

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Desirable

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Qualifications

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Michaels Hospice

Address

Crimple House

Hornbeam Park Avenue

Harrogate

HG2 8NA

Employer's website

https://app.healthboxhr.com/jobs-feed/web/company/65d86b0053344 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Michaels Hospice

Address

Crimple House

Hornbeam Park Avenue

Harrogate

HG2 8NA

Employer's website

https://app.healthboxhr.com/jobs-feed/web/company/65d86b0053344 (Opens in a new tab)