Birmingham Hospice
Healthcare Assistant
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HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Band 3
Closing date: 30th July 2026
Interview date: 11th/12th August 2026
Location: Erdington Hospice with occasional multi-site working
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: Clinical Band 3 £24,852 - £25,443 per year guessing this is incorrect
DBS Requirement: Enhanced check with Adult Barring List
You will need to be a car owner/driver with access to your own vehicle and hold a current full UK driving licence.
Join us in bringing compassionate care to people where they need it most
At Birmingham Hospice our teams are committed to improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will ever face.
Our hospice at home team support patients with a palliative diagnosis and those that are reaching end of life in the patient’s own setting.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative, patient-centred, compassionate and motivated HCA to join this fantastic professional team. You will be working alongside dedicated urgent response nurses and clinical nurse specialists caring for palliative patients within their own homes. You will be required to deliver personal care and adapt to the changing needs of a patient and their families whilst being sensitive to their spiritual, psychological and social needs.
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Our requirements:
- Level 3 NVQ in health or social care or show a willingness to work towards.
- Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience
- Competent in English and Maths (up to GCSE level or equivalent)
- The ability to work flexibly, use your initiative and prioritise your workload
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Competent IT skills including use of databases, email, and Word
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to be part of an amazing charity
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Wellbeing programmes
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity to develop your career through ongoing professional development and support
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For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Harrison, Head of Clinical Services Community by email: rachel.harrison@birminghamhospice.org.uk. Informal discussions are strongly encouraged
We cannot provide sponsorship for this role. You must already have the rights to work in the UK in place.
If this sounds like the role for you then we’d love to receive your application
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