Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Healthcare Assistant - Fixed Term (34.5 hrs/week)
The closing date is 03 December 2026

Job summary
The Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice provides expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.

We are looking for Healthcare Assistant to join our team, this is a part time role working 34.5 hours per week on a fixed term basis until September 2027.

Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• Generous annual leave allowances
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• NHS Blue Light Discount scheme
• Regular management supervision
• Access to Restorative Resilience Supervision, mental health first aiders, wellbeing champions, and pastoral care
• Access to further training and development
• Free hot/cold drinks from our staff room and subsidised hot/cold meals from our Bistro at the Hospice in Cambridge
• Family friendly leave
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Yearly performance review
• Christmas Club Saving scheme
• Social activities such as quiz nights

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £25,381 to £25,760 a year pro rata for part time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: RT1738402CamHAFTH
Job locations: Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3FB, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist in the delivery of nursing and specialist palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients while in the hospice, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will also contribute to the effectiveness of the team by participating in the multi disciplinary team working to support individuals in the hospice.

You will have experience as a Healthcare Assistant, or equivalent, in a hospice or community setting. You will be caring and have an understanding attitude and empathy as well as be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Previous experience within palliative/terminal care setting will be an advantage.

All staff are expected to work an internal shift rotation including days, nights and weekends.

Shift times are:

• Early: 07:30 15:30
• Late: 13:30 21:30
• Night: 19:30 08:00
• Long Days: 07:30 20:00

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred list checks included.

Starting salary of £25,381, with opportunities to progress to £25,760.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rated for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
Essential: Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a hospice, hospital or community is essential.

Desirable: N/A

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Address: Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3FB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.arhc.org.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: HR Department, careers@arhc.org.uk, 01223675799

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