Health Care Assistant - 12 months contract


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,225.80 to £26,151.70 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lichfield, WS14 9LH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

To support patients, and their relatives, as they approach end of life. To inform registered nurses of any significant changes in patients conditions. To signpost patients and relatives to other appropriate hospice services. Assist registered nursing staff in aspects of technical care and record keeping, e.g. taking and recording vital signs i.e. temperature, pulse, and respiration, urine testing and obtaining specimens. Exchange factual information with, and offer support as appropriate to patients, their families and carers and professional colleagues. Maintain accurate and timely paper and electronic records of patient care delivered in accordance with guidance and training provided. Ensure that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times. Assist with care after death. Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training. Be aware of the health, safety and wellbeing of self, staff, patients and all others on hospice property and comply with the St Giles Hospice Health and Safety Policy. Just so you know: We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date. If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time. As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/

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