Job summary Forest Holme Hospice is an 11 bedded specialist palliative care unit providing end of life care and advanced symptom control for patients with complex palliative / end of life care needs. We are seeking experienced Healthcare Assistantsto join our caring and professional team. The ideal candidate would have knowledge and understanding of palliative care or willingness to learn and develop within this specialism. The successful applicant must be passionate about caring for palliative and end of life care patients, be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and good communication skills. Full time and part time hours are available. These positions will include full shift rotation: long days, weekends and nights to cover the service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Base Location: Forest Holme Hospice - Poole Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Care (or willingness to undertake this) Experience Essential Experience of working with the public Desirable Experience of hospital/ward work/caring environment Experience of working within Palliative care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Care (or willingness to undertake this) Experience Essential Experience of working with the public Desirable Experience of hospital/ward work/caring environment Experience of working within Palliative 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Forest Holme Hospice Poole BH15 1TS Employer's website