Bank Healthcare Assistant

St Peter & St James Hospice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice in Lewes is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support our nursing team with compassionate, personalised palliative care for patients and families in our hospice ward.

Key requirements include kindness, empathy, strong communication and teamwork, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. Own transport is essential for commuting.

Qualifications

• Kindness, empathy, and a patient-centered approach.
• 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 advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses in delivering palliative care to patients.
• Provide 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.

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 Assistant at 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!

• 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.

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

Contract: 0 hours, bank contract (shift work over Mon-Sun)

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