Bank Healthcare Assistant

St Peter & St James Hospice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

20% discount in our charity shops

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice in Lewes is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support our nursing team in palliative care. You will assist with individualised care, comfort patients and families, and uphold dignity and respect on every shift.

We value kindness, empathy and teamwork. The role includes varied shifts, including nights and weekends, and requires own transport for commutes to BN8 4ED. We provide full training and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is advantageous but not essential; full training provided.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends; own transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses in delivering individualised palliative care
• Provide high-quality, compassionate support to patients and their families
• Ensure dignity, respect, and sensitivity in all aspects of care
• Work as part of a supportive, multi-professional team

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Own transport

Job description

Are you looking for a truly rewarding role where you can make a difference in the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses?

As a Bank Healthcare Assistantat St Peter & St James Hospice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our dedicated nursing team, delivering compassionate, personalised palliative care to patients and their loved ones in our hospice ward. If you’re a caring, empathetic person who thrives in a team and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Location:St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED

Salary: £12.95 per hour £25,321Full-time equivalent per annum, plus additional pay for unsocial hours

Closing date:Applications will be reviewed as they are received – apply early to be considered!

What You’ll Do:

Assist Registered Nurses in delivering individualised palliative care

Provide high-quality, compassionate support to patients and their families

Ensure dignity, respect, and sensitivity in all aspects of care

Work as part of a supportive, multi-professional team

What We’re Looking For:

Kindness, empathy, and a passion for care

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently and with confidence

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends

Own transport is essential for commuting

Experience in a care setting (hospital, community, or care home) is an advantage, but not essential—we’ll provide full training!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to start a meaningful career in palliative care.

At St Peter & St James Hospice, we believe that our people are at the heart of what we do. Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every single day.

For any questions, please email our IPU Ward Manager, Alice on [e-mail]

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then

The Benefits

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

20% discount in our charity shops

Our people

• Trainee Nursing Associate

"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."\

• Dr Rob Kidway
• Speciality Doctor

"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."\

"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."\

• Vrishali Pawar
• People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."\

• Jon Anderson
• Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."\

• Jess Stobbart

"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."\

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on [e-mail].

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).