Health Care Assistant - IPU

Salary: £25,419 - £27,961 per annum WTE based on 37.5 hours (dependant on experience)

Full time and part time hours available

Current

Location:

Camberley, Surrey (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care?Working at Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives, every day.

Were looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our In-Patient Unit team. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced candidates who are looking for a rewarding role where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A successful Health Care Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a caring role
• A recognised caring qualification
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Flexibility to work across both the community and IPU teams

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us: We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Health Care Assistants are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We Offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Rotation opportunities
• Clear progressive career development opportunities from Health Care Assistant to Registered Nurse.

A Great Place to Work

• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 13th March 2026

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Post:
Health Care Assistant

Job Purpose:

Under the direction and supervision of qualified registered staff, to maintain and support the highest standards of nursing care, so as to ensure that a high quality and comprehensive service is provided to all patients, their families and carers.

Responsibilities:

1.0 Clinical

1.1

To ensure statutory obligations are met that are relevant to the clinical area.

1.2

To ensure quality standards are maintained in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care.

1.3

To maintain and support the provision of assessment,planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of your qualifications and under the supervision of qualified staff.

1.4

Work to the agreed models of care and work allocation.

1.5

Escalate any clinical or non-clinical incidents to thenurse in charge, and complete incident documentation via Sentinel. Assist with investigations and risk assessments as appropriate.

2.0 Professional

2.1 To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and PT business plan and philosophy.

2.2

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers.

2.3 Delivera safe and high standard of care in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell policies, guidelines.

2.4 Where appropriate and under the supervision of qualified staff, provide information and support to patients, carersand relatives.

2.5 Maintain effective relationships with colleagues.

2.6 To maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous records on all…