Palliative Care Assistant - Hospice Ward

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

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join the inpatient ward team on a permanent part-time basis (34.5 hours). You will support Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate, patient-centred palliative care, ensuring comfort, dignity and wellbeing for patients and their loved ones.

You will work a flexible rota across Mon–Sun, including nights, with opportunities for extended duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a healthcare team.
• Good literacy and numeracy with confident IT use.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing learning.
• Compassionate care while maintaining dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Access to transport due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to patients under guidance of Registered Nurses.
• Support the delivery of patient-centred palliative care.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to the nursing team.
• Assist patients with meals, nutrition, hydration and mobility needs.
• Undertake extended duties when competent, under supervision.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to care evaluations.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Help maintain a safe, clean ward environment and work with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Healthcare teamwork

IT literacy

English proficiency

Confidentiality & data

Independent & proactive

Willingness to learn

Compassionate care

Dignity & respect

Transport access

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Diploma in health-related subject

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3

Code of Conduct knowledge

Job description

St Peter & St James Hospice in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join the inpatient ward team on a permanent part-time basis (34.5 hours). You will support Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate, patient-centred palliative care, ensuring comfort, dignity and wellbeing for patients and their loved ones.

You will work a flexible rota across Mon–Sun, including nights, with opportunities for extended duties under supervision.