Healthcare Assistant IPU
St Peter & St James Hospice
Lewes, BN8 4ED
Salary
£25,321
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you a caring and compassionate individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses? Do you have exp...
Provide high-quality personal care to patients under the guidance of Registered Nurses
Support the delivery of individualised, 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 Healthcare Assistant duties, when assessed as competent, under appropriate supervision
Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to care evaluations.
Provide emotional support to patients and those important to them during challenging times.
Help maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment
Work collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses in planning the delivery of quality holistic nursing care for patients.
Provide individualised patient-centred personal care to patients in the Hospice, under the guidance of Registered Nurses.
To be responsive and available to the patients needs as appropriate.
Report changes in condition noticed in patients and work with the multi-professional team to adapt care appropriately.
When working without direct supervision, know how to responsibly report any concerns or changes about the patient's condition in a timely manner.
Undertake extended healthcare assistant roles when assessed as competent, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. This may include taking observations and basic catheter care.
Ensure the patients dietary needs are evaluated and met by helping patients with their meal choices, issuing meals and feeding patients as appropriate.
Support the use of mobility equipment if necessary and practice its safe use with the patient (e.g. walking frames, leg lifters).
Contribute to the keeping of accurate and relevant records by recording and evaluating the care provided.
Care for the deceased patient by administering last offices in line with Hospice policy and ensuring the safe and timely removal of the body from the hospice.
Work to ensure that clinical areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
Develop and maintain effective communications with patients and those important to them, in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
Contribute to emotional support for patients and/or carers, particularly during admission, breaking of bad news and time of death and bereavement, recognising own limitations and referring to the Registered Nurses as appropriate.
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.
People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisations talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.
Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values compassion, collaboration and empowerment then click 'Apply Now'!
Qualifications
Essential
- N/A
Desirable
- Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in a Health-related subject.
- Willingness to study for Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 and/or undertake further education in palliative care / attend study days.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as part of a large team in a healthcare setting.
- Confidence in use of IT and able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and good command of spoken English (assessed at interview).
- Understanding of the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and requirements of the Data Protection Act (2018) and General Data Protection Regulation (2018).
Desirable
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.
Qualifications
Essential
- Motivation to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development.
- Ability to use your own initiative, prioritise workload and respond to changing situations.
- Ability to identify personal coping strategies to deal with sensitive issues.
Desirable
- N/A
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use your own initiative, prioritise workload and respond to changing situations
- Ability to identify personal coping strategies to deal with sensitive issues.
- Access to own transport to get to and from hospice due to rural
- location.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good insight into palliative care principles
- and philosophy.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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