Location: Erdington Hospice with occasional multi-site working.
Hours: 37.5 full‑time. Part‑time hours available – minimum 22.5 hours per week. Working flexibly over a 7‑day rota.
Salary: Clinical Band 2 £24,352 per year full‑time (pro rata part‑time).
DBS Requirement: Enhanced check with Adult Barring List.
At Birmingham Hospice, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with life‑limiting conditions and supporting their families during one of the most challenging times they will face.
We are seeking caring, compassionate and committed Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our In‑Patient Unit team at Erdington Hospice.
As an HCA, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering hands‑on, high‑quality palliative and end‑of‑life care. You’ll ensure a safe environment for patients and families while being sensitive to their spiritual, psychological and social needs.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver hands‑on personal care to patients, including care of the deceased.
* Report verbally and document care given on System One.
* Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and attend statutory training sessions.
* Work flexibly across all areas of the hospice if required and escort patients to appointments.
* Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
* Initiate and participate in social activities for patients along with colleagues.
* Undertake clinical skills competently whilst adhering to hospice policies and procedures.
* Adhere to infection control measures and undertake mandatory training and yearly appraisals.
* Ensure efficient use of resources for the benefit of patients.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Participate in and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with health and safety legislation.
What You’ll Need
* Level 2 NVQ in Health or Social Care.
* Previous experience in a care role within healthcare or a similar setting.
* Competent in English and Maths (GCSE level or equivalent).
* The ability to work flexibly across a 7‑day rota, minimum 22.5 hours per week and occasional multi‑site locations.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
* Basic IT skills (databases, email, Word).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
* Wellbeing programmes and comprehensive training.
* Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional support.
* The chance to make a real difference as part of an amazing charity.
Interested? For an informal discussion, contact Katie Roberts, IPU Lead Nurse at atkatie.roberts@birminghamhospice.org.uk. Informal conversations are strongly encouraged.
Please note:
* We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK including a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
* We monitor the use of AI in application forms. Any application with more than 30% AI‑generated content will not be considered for shortlisting.
* Previous applicants need not apply.
About Us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end‑of‑life care for people and their families living with life‑limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support – when, where and how they need it. Our vision is a future where everyone with a life‑limiting illness will live and die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.
During a recent CQC inspection, our sites were rated outstanding, with independent health‑care regulators highlighting that colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well‑led.
Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness, positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and supportive team. We are offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Attributes
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to be flexible and responsible.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Competent in IT skills including databases, email, internet and Word.
* Positive and enthusiastic.
* Professional.
Qualifications
* Good standard of education.
* NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent/Willingness to work towards or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience of working in a care role in the health‑care sector and/or other care related experience.
* Experience of oncology or palliative care.
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.
£24,352 a year, pro‑rata for part‑time hours (minimum 22.5 hours a week).
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