Job Description

Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberly and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Health Care Assistant

Phyllis Tuckwell - In-Patient Unit

Full or part-time hours available - up to 37.5 hours per week

Salary range: 23,875 - 25,617 per annum WTE plus enhancements

Are you passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality care?

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our team on the In-Patient Unit at the Hospice. As we are currently in the process of building a new Hospice on our existing site in Farnham, our In-Patient Unit (IPU) - and this role will be based on a temporary basis at Kings Lodge Care Home in Camberley. We are aiming to move into our new Hospice within 12 months, at which point our IPU - and this role will relocate from Kings Lodge in Camberley to the new Hospice in Farnham. The Hospice Care at Home teams are based in Farnham and Guildford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant who is looking for a rewarding role where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment. Successful candidates will have previous experience in a caring role, has/will undertake a level 2 related care qualification, and will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills. Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, it is not essential, as full training and support will be given.

In return Phyllis Tuckwell offers:

6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)

Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)

Health Cash Plan Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefit Scheme

Blue Light Card Discount

Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities

Clinical Supervision and support

The opportunity to work within a motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference

Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation

Further information can be obtained from the Inpatient Services Manager, Heather Everitt - Heather.Everitt@pth.org.uk on 01252 729471.

Please do not apply via Indeed, apply through the Phyllis Tuckwell website:

https://www.pth.org.uk/join-our-team

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Wednesday 11th June 2025

If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact HR for an application pack on 01252 729408 or email: Recruitment@pth.org.uk

Phyllis Tuckwell is 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.

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

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,875.00-25,617.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/06/2025
Reference ID: PHY0605