Healthcare Assistant - Buckinghamshire in Buckinghamshire inBuckinghamshire PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
We invite qualified candidates to become part of ourmultidisciplinary community team in Buckinghamshire as a Healthcare Assistant.This role involves providing holistic, person-centred end-of-life care andsupport to individuals and their families, ensuring that they receivecompassionate and thorough assistance during essential periods.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include monitoring and maintaining patients' skinintegrity and personal hygiene, supporting their nutritional needs, ensuringthey get adequate rest and sleep, and assisting with mobility. You will alsohelp keep the care environment clean and organised and provide essentialsupport in symptom management.You will demonstrate empathetic and professional communicationwith patients and their significant others, consistently providing high-qualitypersonal care and support to enhance overall wellbeing.If you are passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives,we would love to hear from you.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. Weare the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the onlyprovider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice careacross the country, while providing information and support on all aspects ofdying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundariesof what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a worldwhere everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living withan illness, they are likely to die from.The care and support we provide is highly valued by thepeople we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reachingaround 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one infour people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or supportthey deserve at the end of their lives.We providefree specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilstoffering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving themthe best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meetindividuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.We want adifferent society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next fiveyears is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they needat the end-of-life.
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Plus Night-time Enhancements
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
MCJob location
sBuckinghamshireBuckinghamshireSL1 6JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract
:Permanent, available as full-timeor reduced hours; multiple openingsWork Schedule:Night Shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bankholidaysShift hours:10:00pm 6:30am
Salary
:£24,465 per Annumprorated, Plus Night-time EnhancementsBased:Community-basedin BuckinghamshireWhatwe are looking for:Recent
Experience
providing care in a Health orSocial Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalentis preferred.Person-centred and compassionate whencaring for the person and those important to them.Ability to develop and evaluate caremanagement plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those importantto them.Emotionalresilience and the capacity to work independently.Possessionof valid driving license, access to a car, and be willing to drive up to 25miles.Marie Curie BenefitsPackage:Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)Marie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsHelp with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit Hub Discount SchemeLife assuranceWhat's in it for you:Annual leave allowance -27 days plus 8 public holidays(pro-rated)Competitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveContinuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports andencourages personal and professional development)Industry leading training programmesMileage allowanceof 45p per mileGenerousEnhancementsAdvert Closes:27-November-2025Application ProcessTo apply,submit an online application with your CV and preferably a cover letterexplaining your relevant
Experience
, how you meet the
Person Specification
, andwhy you want to join Marie CurieFor moreinformation or an informal chat please contact Curie is committed to its values, whichunderpin our work. We take stringent stepsto ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment orvolunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguardingall our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those whouse or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating notjust a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone canthrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justiceimperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, andequity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourageand welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives andlived
Experience
s.We're happy toaccommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requeststo role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBScriminal record check.Wereserve the right to close this vacancy early.Agenciesneed not apply.
Job description
Experience
, how you meet the
Person Specification
Qualifications
DesirableNational Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
Experience
EssentialRecent
Experience
providing care in a health or social care setting, with knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care
Experience
of care in a community setting, assisting in curating individual assessments
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialRecent
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
We invite qualified candidates to become part of ourmultidisciplinary community team in Buckinghamshire as a Healthcare Assistant.This role involves providing holistic, person-centred end-of-life care andsupport to individuals and their families, ensuring that they receivecompassionate and thorough assistance during essential periods.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include monitoring and maintaining patients' skinintegrity and personal hygiene, supporting their nutritional needs, ensuringthey get adequate rest and sleep, and assisting with mobility. You will alsohelp keep the care environment clean and organised and provide essentialsupport in symptom management.You will demonstrate empathetic and professional communicationwith patients and their significant others, consistently providing high-qualitypersonal care and support to enhance overall wellbeing.If you are passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives,we would love to hear from you.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. Weare the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the onlyprovider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice careacross the country, while providing information and support on all aspects ofdying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundariesof what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a worldwhere everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living withan illness, they are likely to die from.The care and support we provide is highly valued by thepeople we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reachingaround 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one infour people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or supportthey deserve at the end of their lives.We providefree specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilstoffering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving themthe best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meetindividuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.We want adifferent society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next fiveyears is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they needat the end-of-life.
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Plus Night-time Enhancements
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
MCJob location
sBuckinghamshireBuckinghamshireSL1 6JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract
:Permanent, available as full-timeor reduced hours; multiple openingsWork Schedule:Night Shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bankholidaysShift hours:10:00pm 6:30am
Salary
:£24,465 per Annumprorated, Plus Night-time EnhancementsBased:Community-basedin BuckinghamshireWhatwe are looking for:Recent
Experience
providing care in a Health orSocial Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalentis preferred.Person-centred and compassionate whencaring for the person and those important to them.Ability to develop and evaluate caremanagement plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those importantto them.Emotionalresilience and the capacity to work independently.Possessionof valid driving license, access to a car, and be willing to drive up to 25miles.Marie Curie BenefitsPackage:Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)Marie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsHelp with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit Hub Discount SchemeLife assuranceWhat's in it for you:Annual leave allowance -27 days plus 8 public holidays(pro-rated)Competitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveContinuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports andencourages personal and professional development)Industry leading training programmesMileage allowanceof 45p per mileGenerousEnhancementsAdvert Closes:27-November-2025Application ProcessTo apply,submit an online application with your CV and preferably a cover letterexplaining your relevant
Experience
, how you meet the
Person Specification
, andwhy you want to join Marie CurieFor moreinformation or an informal chat please contact Curie is committed to its values, whichunderpin our work. We take stringent stepsto ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment orvolunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguardingall our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those whouse or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating notjust a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone canthrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justiceimperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, andequity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourageand welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives andlived
Experience
s.We're happy toaccommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requeststo role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBScriminal record check.Wereserve the right to close this vacancy early.Agenciesneed not apply.
Job description
Experience
, how you meet the
Person Specification
Qualifications
DesirableNational Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
Experience
EssentialRecent
Experience
providing care in a health or social care setting, with knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care
Experience
of care in a community setting, assisting in curating individual assessments
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialRecent
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
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Useful skills for a Healthcare Assistant - Buckinghamshire:
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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