Palliative Nursing Assistant - Bank in King’s Lynn inKing’s Lynn PUBLISHED FRI 6 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as Palliative Nursing Assistants to work across our Hospice Services. Do you want to make a difference? If so this could be the role you are looking for. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for exceptional people to join our amazing team.

The aim of the Inpatient unit is to provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-shortening illness. Our unit has nine individual bedrooms with en-suite facilities, their own patio and garden views. In addition there is plenty of room for family and friends when they visit which includes access to our wonderful gardens.

The Palliative Nursing Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team delivering a range of patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Hospice, providing basic patient care based on providing physical, psychological and spiritual needs of individuals in their care.

The post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Ward Manager or nurse in charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable hours working to meet the needs of the service.

Full UK driving licence.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Palliative Nursing Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team delivering a range of patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Hospice, providing holistic patient care based on physical, psychological and spiritual needs of individuals in our care.

The post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Nurse Manager or nurse in charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable hours working to meet the needs of the service.

Clinical

1. Deliver a high standard of patient care focused on individual need and promoting independence where possible.

2. To assist in developing a caring, supportive and spiritual atmosphere in all areas of the Hospice

3. To maintain a high standard of patient care ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.

4. To give individualised patient care under the direction and supervision of the trained nursing staff

5. To develop skills in caring for palliative patients and those at the end of life, their carers and families

6. To support trained nurses in their role and work as a member of the nursing team

7. To work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff reporting changes in patients conditions and needs as they occur.

8. Contribute to the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, together with other health and social care professionals and chaplaincy.

9. Cover a 24 hour nursing rota when the need arises (Day or Night shifts)

10. To work in other areas of the Hospice when needed (eg in the Hospice at Home team)

11. Participate in implementing care delegated by trained staff for which training has been given and competence achieved

12. To work towards a Competency Framework for Palliative Nursing Assistants, maintaining a professional portfolio of evidence; and participating in the Hospice Clinical Supervision and Appraisal process.

13. To participate in meetings related to families and staff.

14. Maintain a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, their families, visitors, volunteers and staff.

• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and procedures including but not limited to health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentiality and equality, diversity & inclusion.
• Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and supporters of the Hospice.
• Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering the Hospices policies on safeguarding.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, and such will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the needs of the service are being met.