Healthcare Assistant Bradford IPU - Fixed Term

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join the In-patients Unit at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Bradford on a 9 month Fixed Term contract.

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £24,465 per annum pro rata + enhancements

Hours/Contract: Full Time (Days 7.30am 8pm, Nights 7.30pm 8am)

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 9 months

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 24th February 2026

Interview date: TBC

As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie team at Bradford Hospice In-patients Unit, you'll be supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need. We provide free specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families.

With experience of End of Lifecare, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one to one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.

What were looking for:

• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required

• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support

• Recent experience of providing care and caring for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs in a health/social care setting

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)

• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave

• Continuous Professional development

• Industry leading training programmes

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme

• Life assurance for all employees

To apply, please up load your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Additional information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent

Desirable

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment.

Desirable

• Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for dying patients.

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

Bradford Hospice

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD3 9LE

Employer's website

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