Join our Bedded Unit team and make every day matter
North Devon Hospice
Deer Park
Deer Park Road
Newport
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0HU
For SatNav directions use EX32 0PD
Bank shifts covering:
Early 7.30am-3.30pm
Late 1.30pm-9.30pm
Long Day 7:30am-8.30pm
Night 8.00pm-8.00am
£15.41 per hour including holiday pay
Bank shifts
Our Mission is Simple
To provide outstanding care and support to the community of North Devon who are impacted by a life limiting illness.
Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge in palliative an end-of-life care? We have an opportunity for a Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant role in our Bedded Unit Team. We are particularly looking for applicants who would be willing to offer the full range of shift cover, including night shifts.
Working for us is awesome! Benefits include:
An excellent working environment (& beautiful outside areas)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free confidential advice on a range of matters including financial, legal, health and wellbeing
Regular Wellbeing events
The opportunity to give us your feedback on how we can improve as an organisation
About the Role
Our nursing team are proud to support and care for patients and their families at their most difficult and vulnerable time. Our highly committed multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers, work seamlessly together to provide care of the highest standard.
Our bedded unit receives referrals for patients needing support for various reasons including symptom control, rehabilitation following treatment or care in the last days of life. Our specialist medical team provides round the clock care and support to our patients in the comfort of a welcoming and homely environment. We are fortunate to have time to spend with our patients to really understand what is important to them and plan their care accordingly.
Some words from our team that describe what it feels like to work in the Bedded Unit Team:
Inspired
Privileged
Being able to make a difference every day
If you want to share the same experience of our amazing team, the skills required to succeed in this role include:
A good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE at Level 4 or above.
Level 3 NVQ in Care or Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
Experience in a care role within a health or social care setting.
Experience in palliative care or oncology is desirable (training will be provided where necessary).
An understanding of the role of the healthcare assistant in delivering compassionate care.
A good level of IT skills.
Emotional resilience, with a calm and composed personality.
A compassionate approach to people, demonstrating empathy at a difficult time in their life.
The ability to work flexibly to meet needs of the wider service.
Like any organisation, it’s the people who make a difference so why not join us and make a difference to our patients and their families.
This post is subject to an Enhanced level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, including checks against the adult and child barred lists.
We are there for all the family, do you want to be there too?
Please download the Job Description to find out more:
If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Informal discussion welcomed, please contact Hannah Crawley (Clinical Team Lead), Vicky McDonald (Deputy Team Lead), or Kerry Milton (Senior Staff Nurse) on 01271 344248.
Closing date for applications is noon on 12th July 2026.
Interviews will be held on the 22nd July 2026.
To apply for this position please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete your application and we will be in touch shortly.
We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services. We hold Mindful Employer and Disability Confident accreditation and promote a culture of openness and understanding, providing an inclusive and accessible working environment. We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Employer and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces, including veterans, reservists and military spouses or partners.
If you require the information in large print format, please email peopleteam@northdevonhospice.org.uk or call 01271 347238.
01271 344248.
