Bedded Unit Senior Healthcare Assistant in Newport inNewport PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
At North Devon Hospice, we believe every moment matters. Our Bedded Unit provides comfort, compassion, and expert care to patients and their families and were inviting dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our exceptional team.If you are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As part of our highly skilled and supportive nursing team, youll help provide outstanding palliative and end-of-life care in a calm, compassionate, and homely environment.Our Bedded Unit cares for patients who may need support for a variety of reasons from symptom management and rehabilitation following treatment, to comfort in the final days of life. Our specialist team works collaboratively to ensure care is tailored to what matters most to each individual.

About us
We're proud to offer a caring and supportive working environment for our team as much as for our patients. Our benefits include:Beautiful working environment with peaceful outdoor spacesFlexible and family-friendly policies, including Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, and Pawternity LeaveTech Scheme and Cycle to Work SchemeFree on-site parkingPersonal pension scheme (with continuation of your NHS pension if applicable)Generous holiday allowance (increasing with service)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential financial, legal, and wellbeing supportHealth Cash Plan (covering up to five children, with optional partner inclusion)Regular wellbeing events and staff engagement opportunitiesAt North Devon Hospice, we're committed to listening to our people, celebrating their contributions, and continually improving how we work together.

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Date posted
05 November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£26,060 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
SHCA112025

Job location
sNorth Devon HospiceDeer ParkNewportDevonEX32 0HU

Job description

Job responsibilities
Assisting with a range of patient care duties under the indirect supervision of registered staffAssisting in the provision of high quality palliative care for patients and their relatives and carersAssisting with care which encompasses the physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of patients and their family membersAssisting patients to maintain all aspects of daily living activities and, where appropriate, promote and facilitate patients to develop independence in accordance with individual programmes of care as delegated by registered nursing staffMaintaining patient skin integrity, updating pressure ulcer risk assessment tools that have been completed initially by a Registered Nurse, as well as escalating any change in risk level or changes to skin appearance that require assessment from a Registered Nurse.Assisting patients with eating and drinking, including supporting patients with enteral feeding regimes, according to training and competencyUpdating eating and drinking assessments and sharing information appropriately with the Catering teamAssisting and assessing patients elimination needs including continence, catheter and stoma care, considering alternative management plans in collaboration with the Registered Nurse where identifiedHelping with non-pharmacological approaches to maintain patient comfort and managing symptoms, e.g. comfort rounds and re-positioning, mouth care, listening and reassuringDemonstrating a knowledge of, and carrying out care and clinical procedures and clinical observations etc. that are consistent with Diploma in Health and Social Level 3 or equivalentProviding patients with complementary therapies where workload allows and in accordance with training and competency, ensuring documentation is completed following any therapies providedAssisting with last offices when requiredActing as second checker for controlled drugs administration following training and competency being achievedSupporting the Registered Nurse in the admission process by completing individualised core care plans and eating and drinking assessments according to training and competenceSupporting the Registered Nurse in staff competency training / assessments in moving and handling, blood glucose monitoring, pressure ulcer risk assessments and Display Screen Equipment assessmentsWorking closely with Registered Nurses in a link nurse role, assisting with training, audits and service development for areas of special interestTaking an active role in training on the electronic healthcare record system for any Healthcare Assistants who are new to the teamSupporting bereaved people with advice and signposting to relevant services following the death of their friend / relativeCarrying out aspects of technical care following appropriate training with accurate record keeping, e.g. clinical tasks such as:Taking and recording vital signs. i.e. temperature, pulse, and respiration rate, Urine testing and obtaining specimens, Blood glucose monitoring, Venepuncture, Wound care, Basic foot care including nail trimming and filingMaintaining appropriate sensitive, caring and tactful relationships with patients, families and carersEnsuring valid consent is gained before all aspects of care are delivered and understanding how the Mental Capacity Act is implemented when patients are unable to give valid consentSupporting patients, and their family members, as they approach end-of life and at time of bereavementInforming Registered Nurses of any significant changes in patients condition and family's needsSupervising, where appropriate, less

Experience
d Healthcare Assistants who might be new to the team, welcoming them and help them learn the role of the HCA and North Devon HospiceEnsuring that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times and in compliance with GDPR Developing and sustaining a good working partnership with your colleagues, other health care professionals and external agenciesProviding all care within the boundaries of your own clinical competencies as delegated by a Registered Nurse and working to the standards set out in the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social care Workers in England (Skills for Health 2Maintaining accurate and timely paper and electronic records of patient care delivered in accordance with guidance and training providedWorking with and supporting voluntary staff in the provision of care as directedFollowing training, and in accordance with level of competency, updating patient moving and handling assessments, escalating any concerns to the Registered Nurse / Occupational Therapist/ Physio Working alongside the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist to plan goals and activities where appropriate rehabilitative treatment is identified.In the absence of the therapists, continuing plans of care to promote success of set goals Supporting the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist with fact finding for home environment to support early identification of equipment needs on dischargeAssisting patients with engaging in activities that they find enjoyable and meaningfulAssisting with manual handling activity, in the effective and safe use of aids, escalating any need for reassessment by the Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or PhysiotherapistBeing aware of, and complying with all manner of North Devon Hospice policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines alongside observing a personal duty of care when using equipment or handling patients valuables for exampleUndertaking other duties as may be required, and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post, learning new skills associated with the roleEngaging with and contributing to clinical supervision sessions, and providing evidence of attendanceUtilising hospice resources efficiently keeping waste to a minimumEngaging in clerical and housekeeping duties as directedEnsuring that you follow good infection control practice at all times and that you are familiar with infection control policies, procedures, and guidance relevant to your area of workUnderstanding your role in the safeguarding of adults and children by being able to identify risks, and recognise signs of harm, abuse or neglect including how to report concerns and take immediate action to protect a person at risk of harm or abuse

Job description

Person Specification

Experience
Essential

Experience
of working in a health or social care setting

Experience
and knowledge of working with patients at end of life

Experience
of working directly with patients, families and carers

Experience
of delivering personal care and assisting with activities of daily living

Qualifications
EssentialA good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE at Level 4 or above (or equivalent)Level 3 NVQ in Care, Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship or equivalent.

Person Specification

Experience
Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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