Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Healthcare Assistant - Bank

The closing date is 18 April 2026

Job summary

The Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice provides expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We support people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care.

We care for over 3,800 patients each year at our Hospice in Cambridge, the Alan Hudson Centre in Wisbech and across the Fens, in patients own homes.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

EA1541144CamHAB

Job locations

Cherry HInton Road

Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for Healthcare Assistantsto join our bank services to work ad-hoc shifts.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist in the delivery of nursing and specialist palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients while in the hospice, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

You will also contribute to the effectiveness of the team by participating in the multi disciplinary team working to support individuals in the hospice.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Healthcare Assistant, or equivalent, in a hospice or community setting. You will be caring and have an understanding attitude and empathy as well as be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Previous experience within palliative/terminal care setting will be an advantage.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for Healthcare Assistantsto join our bank services to work ad-hoc shifts.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist in the delivery of nursing and specialist palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients while in the hospice, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

You will also contribute to the effectiveness of the team by participating in the multi disciplinary team working to support individuals in the hospice.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Healthcare Assistant, or equivalent, in a hospice or community setting. You will be caring and have an understanding attitude and empathy as well as be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Previous experience within palliative/terminal care setting will be an advantage.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a hospice, hospital or community is essential.

Desirable

  • NA
Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a hospice, hospital or community is essential.

Desirable

  • NA

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

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Cherry HInton Road

Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


Employer's website

https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Cherry HInton Road

Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


Employer's website

https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

HR Department

careers@arhc.org.uk

01223675777

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

EA1541144CamHAB

Job locations

Cherry HInton Road

Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


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