Inpatient Palliative Care Assistant

St Peter & St James Hospice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

20% discount in charity shops

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice is seeking Healthcare Assistants for our inpatient ward to support Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate, patient-centred palliative care. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility and documentation while working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires prior healthcare experience, IT literacy, and excellent English communication. A flexible rota includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a healthcare team in a healthcare setting.
• Confidence using IT systems and good literacy/numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a good command of spoken and written English.
• Willingness to develop knowledge and undertake ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care under the guidance of Registered Nurses.
• Support delivery of patient-centred palliative care.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to the nursing team.
• Assist patients with meals, hydration and mobility needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to care evaluations.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Healthcare team experience

IT systems confident

English communication

Independence and initiative

Compassionate care

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Health-related Diploma

NVQ Level 2/3 eligibility

Job description

St Peter & St James Hospice is seeking Healthcare Assistants for our inpatient ward to support Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate, patient-centred palliative care. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility and documentation while working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires prior healthcare experience, IT literacy, and excellent English communication. A flexible rota includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with opportunities for training and development.