IPU Health Care Assistant

Reports to: Associate Director for In-Patient Unit & Care at HomeAre you looking for the opportunity to work within a holistically focused, multi-disciplinary team; improving the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses?

Main duties of the job

To work predominantly within the in patient

unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.

To work as a part of the Hospice

multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised,

holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the

registered nurse.

When required to support guests in the Respite

for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.

Maintain accurate record keeping and clear

handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.

Flexibility to work within a variable staff

roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week

service.

About us

We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that. Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks.

To work mainly within IPU with a degree of flexibility to support community as and when required

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,865.57 a year

£22,865.57 p.a. (FTE: £24,852.66)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0249-26-0015

Job locations

The Hospice Of St. Francis

Spring Garden Lane

Berkhamsted

Hertfordshire

HP4 3GW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Main Duties &

Responsibilities

To work predominantly within the in patient

unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.

To work as a part of the Hospice

multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised,

holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the

registered nurse.

When required to support guests in the Respite

for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.

Maintain accurate record keeping and clear

handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.

Flexibility to work within a variable staff

roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week

service.

Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting

their valuable role within the IPU.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties &

Responsibilities

To work predominantly within the in patient

unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.

To work as a part of the Hospice

multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised,

holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the

registered nurse.

When required to support guests in the Respite

for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.

Maintain accurate record keeping and clear

handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.

Flexibility to work within a variable staff

roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week

service.

Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting

their valuable role within the IPU.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good general education
• Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check
• Desirable:

Desirable

• Current driving licence, with use of own car
• Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting
• Experience of using electronic patent record systems
• Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2
• Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care
• Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year
• Previous experience of rehabilitative care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good general education
• Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check
• Desirable:

Desirable

• Current driving licence, with use of own car
• Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting
• Experience of using electronic patent record systems
• Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2
• Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care
• Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year
• Previous experience of rehabilitative 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospice of St Francis

Address

The Hospice Of St. Francis

Spring Garden Lane

Berkhamsted

Hertfordshire

HP4 3GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospice of St Francis

Address

The Hospice Of St. Francis

Spring Garden Lane

Berkhamsted

Hertfordshire

HP4 3GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Main Duties &

Responsibilities

To work predominantly within the in patient

unit (IPU) with flexibility to work across community as service requires.

To work as a part of the Hospice

multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional standards of individualised,

holistic care to patients on IPU under the guidance and direction of the

registered nurse.

When required to support guests in the Respite

for Good beds, assisting with care and social needs as necessary.

Maintain accurate record keeping and clear

handover to colleagues, recognising when to escalate concerns to nursing team.

Flexibility to work within a variable staff

roster, working 12.5 hr day and night shifts, covering a 365 days a week

service.

Work closely with Hospice volunteers, supporting

their valuable role within the IPU.

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good general education
• Competence to deliver direct and intimate personal care
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check
• Desirable:

Desirable

• Current driving licence, with use of own car
• Previous experience working in a Hospice or Palliative Care setting
• Experience of using electronic patent record systems
• Care certificate/NVQ qualified level 2
• Qualified by experience in a similar role working in a healthcare setting or community care
• Experience delivering care as part of a rostered team working 24/7 365 days a year
• Previous experience of rehabilitative care