Healthcare Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. St Joseph's Hospice Healthcare Assistant The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a health care assistant to work within our inpatient team at St Josephs Hospice. The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, primarily delivering care to patients and their families on one of our two wards. The post offers the opportunity to work alongside and learn from colleagues with palliative care expertise. Main duties of the job You will need: Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills To be able to work well within a team To be able to care for people who are approaching the end of their lives The successful candidate will need to have some experience of caring in either a paid for voluntary capacity, and will demonstrate a commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients. With a sound understanding of health and safety, nutrition and hydration and infection control, candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to meet patients physical, social and psychological needs appropriately as they approach end of life. The hospice is committed to the supporting in respect of education of all its staff so there are opportunities to grow and develop. About us St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds. We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers. Why work for us? 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events Season ticket loans Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services Join St Josephs team and find out more! Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £30,363.05 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0339-26-0018 Job locations St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA E8 4SA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff. Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy. Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team. Assist in admitting patients to the ward. Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs. Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc. Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy. Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering. Sit with dying patients. Escort patients to o