Job Description

Healthcare Assistant - Wellow Unit
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing respectful and compassionate end of life care. You will have high standards of personal care and be someone who can work within a small but mutually supportive team. You will be someone with good communication skills who is able to put people at ease even in times of extreme distress.
As we are a small team there is a need for all staff members to be flexible with their working hours covering days, night and weekends where required. In return we can offer training with syringe drivers, symptom control and nurse verification of death for our RNs and we include our HCAs in all training relevant to their scope of practice. We also have rostered clinical supervision 6 monthly, with additional support and training where required.
We would welcome an informal chat with any prospective applicants, to arrange this please contact Trish Reeves Ward Sister, or Sarah Marriott-Hallam Deputy Ward Sister on ext 4809 / 3614.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ' and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
Wellow Unit specialises in providing holistic care to people who are in their last hours to days of life within St Marys Hospital.
Wellow is a nurse-led unit overseen by our Consultant Nurse. We work closely with the Hospital Integrated Palliative and End of Life Team (IPET) who co-ordinate transfers into the unit and ensure optimum symptom control is provided for our patients.
Our aim is to provide a supportive and respectful environment where patients and their loved ones feel safe, and to promote a positive dying experience for all. We understand the different situations that people may face and know the value of person-centred care. Much of our work also focuses on pre-bereavement care and supporting loved ones through what is often a very difficult time.
Effective pain and symptom control are prioritised to enable those in our care to die with comfort and dignity. Spiritual care is equally important and we are fortunate to work closely with our hospital Chaplaincy team.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
470-25-0029-CJW
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Key skills - literacy and numeric

Desirable

• NVQ II In direct care

Physical Skills
Essential

• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients

Aptitudes
Essential

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to personal development
• Can prioritise workload and make judgements in relation to workload
• Active listening skills

Abilities
Essential

• Be willing to take part in training and development opportunities
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Previous care experience desirable, but not essential
• Able to be flexible in relation to service demands

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Key skills - literacy and numeric

Desirable

• NVQ II In direct care

Physical Skills
Essential

• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients

Aptitudes
Essential

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to personal development
• Can prioritise workload and make judgements in relation to workload
• Active listening skills

Abilities
Essential

• Be willing to take part in training and development opportunities
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Previous care experience desirable, but not essential
• Able to be flexible in relation to service demands

Skills Required