Overview
Job summary and responsibilities are described for a Senior Health Care Assistant (HCA) role within a hospices context. The position involves providing personal and clinical care, supporting colleagues, contributing to care planning, and maintaining dignity and respect for patients and their families. The role includes working with an experienced team to deliver patient-centred care and to support with the delivery of end-of-life and palliative care.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior HCA, you’ll play a key role in the team not only providing personal and clinical care but also supporting colleagues, contributing to care planning, and ensuring the highest standards of dignity and respect are upheld.
This role can be challenging at times, so emotional resilience is important but you'll be surrounded by an incredibly supportive and caring team.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver safe and compassionate personal care and support to patients with complex palliative needs
* Undertake and record a range of clinical observations, reporting changes promptly to the Registered Nurse
* Assist with extended duties (following training) such as wound care, catheter care, PEG feeding, and supporting with controlled drug checks
* Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their loved ones, including at times of bereavement
* Contribute to care planning and monitoring of patients progress alongside the Registered Nurse
* Act as a role model and support for junior Healthcare Assistants and students
* Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, person-centred care
About us
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex. We provide a wide range of services to support our patients and their loved ones, living with a life-limiting diagnosis or terminal illness. The team aims to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment.
Benefits and working patterns
* Bank role with flexible working options
* Benefit from enhanced pay for unsocial and weekend hours
* Health care access and employee assistance programs
* Training and development opportunities, including EAP and other support services
Requirements and expectations
* Experience as a healthcare assistant or equivalent in a palliative/end-of-life setting is desirable
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide patient-centred care
* Awareness of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality policies
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and supporting patients and families
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Location: St. Wilfrids Hospice, Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8QB
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