Healthcare Assistant Bradford IPU - Fixed Term

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join the In-patients Unit at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Bradford on a 9 month Fixed Term contract.

Salary:  Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,465 per annum (increasing to £24,853 from 1st April 2026) + enhancements (pro rata)

Hours/Contract:  Full Time (Days – 7.30am – 8pm, Nights 7.30pm – 8am) 

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 9 months

Based:  Bradford Hospice 

Closing date:  24th February 2026

Interview date: TBC 

As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie team at Bradford Hospice In-patients Unit, you'll be supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need.  We provide free specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families.   

With experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.   

What we’re looking for:  

• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required   

• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support   

• Recent experience of providing care and caring for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs in a health/social care setting 

What's in it for you:   

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) 

• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   

• Continuous Professional development   

• Industry leading training programmes   

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work   

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension    

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme   

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems     

• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card    

• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme    

• Life assurance for all employees    

To view the job description, please click here 

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.