Lead Hospice Care Assistant

Nhs View All Jobs; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lewes is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to support Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Clinical Nurse Specialists in providing compassionate, patient-centered care in both inpatient and community settings.

You will assist with personal care, nutrition, mobility and emotional wellbeing, perform clinical observations, and maintain accurate patient records using SystmOne. A commitment to Dignity, respect and end-of-life care is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and communicating effectively.
• Willingness to undertake training and maintain professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses and clinicians to deliver high-quality care.
• Undertake clinical tasks following competency assessments (e.g., phlebotomy, basic dressings).
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and referrals in inpatient or community settings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Numeracy

Education

Health-related diploma

Care Certificate

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

NHS Lewes is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to support Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Clinical Nurse Specialists in providing compassionate, patient-centered care in both inpatient and community settings.

You will assist with personal care, nutrition, mobility and emotional wellbeing, perform clinical observations, and maintain accurate patient records using SystmOne. A commitment to Dignity, respect and end-of-life care is essential.