Hospice Care Assistant – Inpatients (Internal Applicants Only)

We are looking for enthusiastic Care Assistants to work in our Inpatient Ward. A Care Certificate or equivalent qualification is essential for this role. This position is for 24 hours per week and there is a requirement to work across a full rotation 24/7.

Our 12-bed unit is a well-supported setting where you work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, specialist Medical team and Allied Health Professionals. Additionally, our volunteers bring plenty of positivity and invaluable support to our ward. This diversity of skills, knowledge and experience is fundamental to excellent care, and the ward’s friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the provision of personal care and comfort measures for patients on Sylvan Ward, ensuring that these are individualised at all times.
• Undertake additional clinical duties within scope of training such as catheter care or wound care, as delegated by nursing staff.
• Prepare and manage environments and resources required to support patient care.
• Prepare and support patient admissions and discharges, within scope of role.
• Support patients to safely manage and maintain their independence, with use of assistive devices, mobility aids, etc.
• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of emotional and psychosocial care and support for patients and families, referring to MDT colleagues for support as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records at all times, reporting issues outside area of own role and responsibility promptly.
• Utilise opportunities to support patients to choose and participate in activities which are meaningful to them.
• Support and direct volunteers, as required.
• Contribute to or undertake clinical assessments within range of competence as delegated by nursing staff, reporting these to nursing staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to care planning and review by implementing, monitoring and evaluating therapeutic interventions within an overall plan of care, documenting outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the need to escalate these to nursing staff in a timely manner.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a written supporting statement to Natasha Smith (natasha.smith@stnh.org.uk) by Thursday, 3 July 2025

Location, Hardwick Lane, Bury Saint Edmunds, UKContract details, Permanent role, Salary £24,203 per annum, 24 hours per week