Post: Bank Healthcare Assistant (Bank HCA)
Rate of Pay: £12.59 – £12.76 per hour
Job Family: Patient Care Range: A
Location: Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield
Hours: Flexible bank shifts available: Day (07:00 – 19:30) & Night (19:00 –07:30). Shorter day shifts may be available.
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Proposed Interview date: 14th October (AM only) and 16th October
Join Our Outstanding IPU Team
Are you a caring and dedicated Healthcare Assistant who would like the flexibility to work shifts that suit your lifestyle? As a Bank HCA at Ashgate, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional end of life care while choosing shifts that fit around your other commitments.
Our Inpatient Unit (IPU) delivers outstanding care to patients and their loved ones. We're looking for bank staff who share our commitment to kindness, dignity, and respect, and who want to make a genuine difference when they come on shift.
Why Join Us?
Working on the bank means you'll have flexibility, variety, and the chance to be part of a compassionate and supportive team. You'll gain valuable experience in a highly rewarding environment, and we'll make sure you feel welcomed and valued every time you work with us.
We offer:
* Flexibility to pick up shifts that suit your lifestyle.
* A supportive working environment where your wellbeing matters.
* The chance to build meaningful connections with patients, families, and colleagues.
* A role where your kindness and skills leave a lasting impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Bank HCA in our IPU, you'll:
* Provide personalised care, supporting patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs.
* Work alongside registered nurses and the wider team to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.
* Offer emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
* Maintain dignity, respect, and compassion in every interaction.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for compassionate, flexible individuals who are passionate about patient care.
Qualifications:
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
* Care Certificate (or willingness to complete within 12 months).
* Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (desirable).
Skills and Experience:
* Experience delivering personal care in a healthcare setting.
* Understanding of palliative and end of life care.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
Values:
* A genuine passion for helping others.
* Commitment to Ashgate's values of compassion, respect, inclusivity and teamwork.
Please note: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
About Ashgate:
Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.
We're more than a care provider. We're a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
* We are compassionate.
* We are a team.
* We are respectful, open, and inclusive.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
We strive to create a workplace that's happy, safe, and supportive – and our team seems to agree In fact, 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.
We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we're open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing.
As part of our team, you'll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we'll support you every step of the way. Want to know more about what it's like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, The Life and Death Podcast. It's a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.
Benefits of joining us as a Bank worker
At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
* A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
* A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
* Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
* Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
* A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care
* A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care
Ready to make a difference?
To learn more about the role, please contact Karen Walker, Ward Manager, at or email. You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.
Please note: Applications must be submitted via the 'Apply Now' button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.
Please also note: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Additional information:
* If you're successful, you'll need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
* As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab—unless there's a compelling reason not too
* If you need any help with the recruitment process, our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at or call
Additional support for candidates
* We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
* Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
* Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
* Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
Accessibility resources:
* If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing .
* We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
* You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage
For further guidance or information, these resources may also be helpful:
* Looking for work if you are disabled
* Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office: Call
* Disability Employment Service, Derbyshire County Council
* If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at or call
Ashgate Hospicecare is a charity (no that provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire.
Our vision is that everyone in North Derbyshire with a life-limiting illness, and the people important to them, can make the most of every moment together and that they can die with dignity and comfort.