Healthcare Assistant West Midlands IPU

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting a committed and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to join our In-patient Unit at West Midlands Hospice, with the aim of delivering holistic, person-centred end-of-life care and support to individuals in need.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring and assisting with the maintenance of patients skin integrity and personal hygiene, observing and supporting nutritional needs, attending to comfort requirements to facilitate rest and sleep, providing mobility support, and maintaining a clean and orderly care environment.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing.

Contract: Permanent Position 37.5 Hours per Week

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays

Shift hours:07:00-22:00, 22:00-07:30

Salary: £24,465 per Annum, Plus enhancements

Based: In patient unit - West Midlands Hospice

What were looking for:

• At least six months of recent experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not required).
• Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them.
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them.
• Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car for travel to patient homes are required.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance -27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Generous Enhancements

To view the job description, please click here

Advert Closes: 26th September 2025

Application Process

To apply, please submit an online application and attach your most recent CV that outlines your experience, how you meet the person specification, and your interest in working for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• At least six months of recent experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.

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

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie Marsh Lane

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ

Employer's website

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