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Bank Out of Hours Community Health Care Assistant (Internal applicants only)

Would you like to be part of a pioneering service expanding the Out of Hours provision for specialist palliative care services supporting patients across West Suffolk and Thetford?

As part of the West Suffolk Alliance, we are committed to supporting people to die well, and where possible in accordance with the choices they have made. This means enhancing the support we provide during OOH periods, whilst working in partnership with our community colleagues.

In addition to the existing OOH staff we have the exciting opportunity to be able to expand the hours we offer to patients with additional bank hours (temporary contract for 4 months also considered).

We are looking for a committed Healthcare Assistant ideally with some community experience (not essential) to work alongside a Specialist Nurse/Paramedic Out of Hours. (Hours negotiable between 18.00-08.00)

You will be able to support patients where they call home and educate family carers in their home.

View the full job description and person specification:
Community Hospice Care Assistant Job Description

Employee benefits

  • Free onsite parking
  • Provision of home-made meals available for staff in our onsite bistro
  • Access to Blue Light Card scheme with a range of discounts
  • Opportunities to attend staff social events arranged by our social committee (such as photography group, quiz nights and organisational picnics to name a few)

Closing Date: 20th November 2025

We look forward to hearing from you

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion please speak to me in person or via email at daisy.jacobs@stnh.org.uk

To apply please submit a supportive statement to hr@Stnh.org.uk

 

Location, St Nicholas Hospice Care, Hardwick Lane, Bury Saint Edmunds, UKContract details, Bank contract £13.18 per hour