Senior Healthcare Assistant - North Middlesex University Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will collaborate with Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the emergency department to deliver patient-centred palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that care is provided in the preferred setting and support discharge planning. Furthermore, you will liaise with community teams to facilitate discharges to patients at their preferred place of care.

Individuals with a demonstrated commitment to assisting others and relevant experience in healthcare are encouraged to apply.

Job Structure:Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Workdays:Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts as service expands

Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Band 3, £24,937 £26,598 (rising to £25,760 £27,476 from 1 April 2026) + high-cost area supplement

Location:North Middlesex University Hospital, London

What we are looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated recent experience in the discharge process and providing care and support for patients at the end of life within an emergency department setting
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care
• A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner
• Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
• Knowledge of IT in particular Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

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

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance -27 days plus 8 public holidays
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

Advert Closes:22-March-2026

Application Process

To apply, submit an online application with your CV explaining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to join Marie Curie.

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

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 take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. 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

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent alternative Level 3 qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated recent experience in the discharge process and providing care and support for patients at the end of life within an emergency department setting.

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

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

England

N18 1QX

Employer's website

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