Bank Health Care Assistant

B:Three Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a Bank Health Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing holistic and person-centred care for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses. Candidates should possess experience in clinical care and strong communication skills. This position includes casual hours with shifts that may include nights. Excellent benefits and career development opportunities are provided, making it a fulfilling choice for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

1:4 staff-to-patient ratio

Free staff parking on site

Career development and training opportunities

Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering care in a clinical setting.
• Awareness of working with individuals during distress.
• Some experience in specialist palliative care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic and person-centred care for patients.
• Support nursing staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage workload and escalate issues as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical care delivery

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Bank Health Care Assistant – Exeter IPU, EX2 5JJ. Shifts, including rotation to nights, on a casual working agreement basis. Salary: Hospiscare Band 3 – £24,937 per annum, pro rata.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, this could be the one for you. As a Bank Health Care Assistant on our IPU, you will work alongside registered nursing staff in the multi-disciplinary team, helping to provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.

You will have experience in delivering care in a clinical setting, alongside awareness of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Some experience of working in specialist palliative care would be an advantage. You will work equally well on your own initiative, managing a delegated workload and escalating issues as appropriate, or co-operatively as part of the team. Your developed communication and interpersonal skills will also be essential to be effective in this role.

Why join us?

Benefits Include

• 1:4 staff-to-patient ratio
• Free staff parking on site
• Career development and training opportunities
• Joining a clinical employer of choice in the region
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Full Job Description And Person Specification

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and delivering expert, compassionate care, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Interviews: Friday 26th February 2026

Hospiscare is Disability Confident, a Mindful Employer, and has Committed to Equality (C2E) accreditation. We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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