Bank Hospice Care Assistant - Nights & Weekends

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

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.