Applicants must be authorised to workin the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

Please note: This advert may closebefore the stated deadline if a high number of suitable applications arereceived.

To help us shortlist fairly, pleaseensure that the examples in your supporting statement reflect genuineexperience from roles listed in your employment history. Applications withoutcohesive or evidenced examples may not progress to the next stage.

We will be using the essentialcriteria set out in the advert to shortlist so please ensure you are evidencingeach element with examples of how you have demonstrated this in a previousrole.

Call toaction - How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for amuch-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please call Helen Newberry, WardManager, 0161 702 5418 for an informal chat. helen.newberry@moyacole.org.uk.

The successful candidate will be subjectto an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisationwill be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their roleand adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work inaccordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation tosafeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

ClosingDate: 09/04/2026

InterviewDate: 23/04/2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within the inpatient unit at our Little Hulton or Heald Green site, supporting patients and those close to them with a life limiting illness.

About us

At Moya Cole, there's one thing that motivates us, and that'sproviding excellent care and support to those living with or affected bylife-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstandingperson-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure MoyaCole is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieveour purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job responsibilities

You will workclosely with registered nurses as part of a compassionate, multidisciplinaryteam to support the delivery of high-quality specialist palliative care.

You will:

• Supportthe assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person-centred palliativecare.
• Providecare in a compassionate, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Workcollaboratively with nurses and other professionals to ensure safe, timely andeffective care.
• Buildpositive working relationships within the team to support patients and those closeto them.

Person Specification

• Right to Work. Must demonstrate Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship. Evidence required: Confirmation of status.
• Availability for Shift Work. Willingness and availability to work days, nights, weekends, and unsocial hours. Evidence required: Confirmation of shift availability.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate. Has completed the Care Certificate OR is willing to work towards it. Evidence required: Certificate or statement of willingness.
• Communication Skills Experience. Demonstrated experience or formal training in communication skills, such as patient communication, de escalation, or multidisciplinary teamwork. Evidence required: Course names, examples, or scenarios demonstrating communication skills.

Experience

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Relevant and recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital, hospice, care home, or similar clinical care setting. Evidence required: Description of setting, duties, and duration.
• Interest in Specialist Palliative Care. Demonstrated interest or exposure to palliative/end-of-life care. Evidence required: Examples such as previous work, shadowing, voluntary experience, or reflective statements.
• Understanding of Safeguarding. Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. Evidence required: Previous training or examples of applying safeguarding.
• Basic IT competence with evidence of using electronic care records or other digital systems. Evidence required: Systems previously used and purpose (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, e-rostering, care plans).
• Ability to Prioritise and Use Initiative. Experience of independently organising or prioritising care tasks in a busy clinical environment. Evidence required: Examples of when they had to prioritise workload.
• Teamwork and Professional Behaviour. Evidence of effective teamwork, confidentiality, and a person centred, empathetic approach. Evidence required: Examples demonstrating teamwork, confidentiality, or compassionate 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.

£12.84 an hourBand 3 Competency Based Framework