At St Luke’s Hospice, we believe in delivering compassionate, dignified, and holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses. We’re looking for a dedicated Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Please note: This is bank/casual position
Healthcare bank work is flexible, temporary work where staff join the St Luke's staff bank list and pick up shifts as needed, rather than having guaranteed regular hours.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, individualised care that respects each person’s dignity, choice, and individuality. You’ll be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
What You’ll Do
Support patients and their families as part of a caring and committed team.
Assist in providing holistic palliative care, including end-of-life care.
Help create a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.
Contribute to accurate and respectful documentation of care.
Participate in post-bereavement care and support.
Recognise when to refer concerns to senior staff.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience in an acute or palliative care setting.
NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare (or equivalent experience).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
A caring, compassionate approach to supporting those at end of life.
Desirable:
Personal Attributes:
We’re looking for someone who:
Builds warm, trusting relationships with patients and colleagues.
Takes pride in the quality of care they provide.
Upholds confidentiality and respects each person’s dignity.
Demonstrates honesty and a willingness to raise concerns appropriately.
You’ll also benefit from:
A supportive, values-led environment.
Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
The chance to be part of a close-knit team making a meaningful impact.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about providing outstanding care and want to be part of a team that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
The job-holder can expect to work in a space that is free from barriers and attitudes that are free from prejudice: We seek to employ, engage with, and care equally for all we encounter; striving to make our employment, volunteering, events and services free from barriers, and our attitudes free from prejudice, and treating everyone as a unique individual, providing the best experience that we can for each person.
Our values embody our way of working, they are Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.
