Bank Healthcare Assistant

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow is recruiting Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our inpatient unit. This flexible, on-demand role supports shifts and delivers high-quality patient care in a compassionate, multidisciplinary setting.

You will work under registered nursing supervision, providing person-centred care for patients with complex needs and palliative care requirements, while maintaining dignity and comfort for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in health or social care settings.
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion and person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing and meals assistance.
• Support patients to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.
• Offer emotional support to patients, families and carers.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure a safe, clean environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organisation

Professional development

Education

Health or social care qualification

Job description

Salary: £13.14 to £14.27 per hour plus 12.5% shift allowance

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is a well-established charity located within Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. The hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with a life-limiting, progressive illness, and support for their families and carers.

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team within our Inpatient Unit. This flexible bank role offers the opportunity to work on an as-required basis, providing cover for shifts and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will play an important role in caring for patients with complex palliative care needs, ensuring they receive comfort, dignity and compassionate support. Working alongside experienced clinical colleagues, you will help provide outstanding care to patients and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.

About the Role

Working under the supervision of registered nursing staff, you will assist in delivering person-centred care to patients with complex symptoms and specialist palliative care needs. The role includes:

• Providing personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and assisting with meals.
• Supporting patients to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.
• Offering emotional support to patients, families and carers.
• Assisting with admissions, discharges and end-of-life care.
• Maintaining accurate care records and ensuring a safe, clean environment.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have recent experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and an understanding of person-centred care.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative.
• Have good organisational and time management skills.
• Are committed to ongoing professional development and willing to undertake relevant qualifications where required.
• Experience supporting patients with palliative care needs would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

Working with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice means becoming part of a compassionate organisation dedicated to providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and families.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13 November 2026

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities employer and we make appointments on merit.

We welcome applications from women and men of any ethnic group, religious belief, marital status and sexual orientation, or who have disabilities.

Our premises have wheelchair access and are a smoke-free zone.

This position is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.