Health Care Assistant (Band 2)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Vacancy: Healthcare Assistants - In-Patient Unit & Bank
Salary Range: Band 2 (£18,730 - £20,042) per annum pro-rata
Hours: 37.5 per week (part-time hours considered)
St Gemma’s Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK. The Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care, in a quality environment, for thousands of local people each year. It’s a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community with a large range of specialist services to support patients, their families and friends.
The Hospice is looking for Healthcare Assistants to care for patients and their families who are living with a life limiting illness. You will work across our In-Patient Unit, which has two wards, as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients and their families.
We are looking for people who:-
- Are qualified to at least a Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Are committed to delivering high quality patient care
- Have great communication skills.
- IT skills
- Are prepared to work in a busy and emotive environment.
- Are keen to work in a strong and vibrant multi-disciplinary team.
Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant caring for patients at the end of life is desirable.
We can offer:-
- Support to develop your skills including further accredited training
- A Professional and supportive environment to work within.
- Colleagues who always give their best.
- Onsite Bistro with subsidised meals.
- Free Parking
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement in keeping with AFC.
To discuss these opportunities in greater detail please contact our Senior Sisters Denise Kay or Clare Dixon on 0113 2185510 or 0113 2185520.
Please see our website https://recruitment.st-gemma.co.uk for further information and to apply online. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
We will be completing a 2 stage interview process. The first stage will be a formal interview with the senior sisters followed by a second stage working with one of our experienced HCA’s. These will be completed on 2 separate working days.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant (Band 2) roles across St Gemma's Hospice's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,742 - £21,442 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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