Nursing Assistant - Bank Staff

Springhill Hospice; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milnrow is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join their team providing compassionate care for palliative patients. Ideal candidates will have experience in palliative care and hold an NVQ in Health & Social Care. This position operates on a bank basis with a commitment to work at least one shift each month. The organization offers attractive benefits including a pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, and professional development. Applications close on December 18, 2025.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays

Subsidised meals

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Flexible working opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs is preferred.
• A qualification in Health & Social Care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients and families on the Hospice Inpatient Unit.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in palliative care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Nursing Assistant, preferably with experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs. The successful applicant will be part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients and families on the Hospice Inpatient Unit.

An NVQ 2/3 in Health & Social Care would be an advantage.

This post is arranged on a bank basis, with hours provided in line with service demand. There is an expectation to complete at least one shift per month.

At Springhill Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients and their families and visitors. We invest in our employees to ensure our workforce is the best it can be and provide the following generous benefits to ensure our staff feel valued and appreciated:

• We have adapted elements of the NHS's Agenda for Change across the whole Hospice organisation.
• Springhill pension scheme, employee contribution 6% and 14% contribution from the Hospice. Options for existing NHS members to stay in the NHS pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays (pro rota for part time).
• Subsidised meals at the Hospice.
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Training and development.
• Equal opportunities employer.
• Free parking (Main Hospice site and The Huboffice).
• Easy access via public transport.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and benefits.

Additional information

For more information, an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Danielle Wood, Inpatient Unit Manager on 01706 649920 or email [e-mail].

Closing date: Thursday 18th December 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Please submit your CV (setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements) alongside a cover letter telling us why you feel you are suitable for this role, in particular, explaining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the Person Specification.

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Form (see link below) and return with your CV and Cover Letter.

This allows us to see if there are any unfair barriers to becoming a Springhill Hospice employee and whether there are any changes that we could make to encourage a more diverse field of applicants to apply. You can select ‘prefer not to say’ to any question you do not wish to answer. The information you provide will not be used as part of the selection process and will not be seen by the interview panel.

If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01706 649920 or email [e-mail].

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. We therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

We're happy to answer any questions you have