Palliative Healthcare AssistantNHS

Job summary

Founded in 1999 in memory of the late Dr Martin Lawrence, Lawrence Nurses provides excellent holistic care for palliative and end of life patients who wish to remain within their home environment. Based in Chipping Norton, the service is provided in the local area by a team of dedicated nurses who work in partnership with the patient, their family, carers and the Community Nursing Service.

Due to the expansion of the service, we are looking to recruit a bank Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic and dedicated team.

The Community Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to palliative and end of life patients in their own homes and community settings under the supervision of a registered nurse.

To apply for this job, please contact Sam Dulley on [email protected] for the application form. Please do not submit a CV for this role.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Interviews to be held on the 20th-22nd October 2026.

Main duties of the job

To provide appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their families or carers within their own homes as directed by the Nurse Coordinator on duty. Full details provided in the job description.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Job Description

Job title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Purpose of job: The Community Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to palliative and end of life patients in their own homes and community settings under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Location: Lawrence Nurses office and patients own homes.

Key Responsibilities

To provide appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their families or carers within their own homes as directed by the Nurse Coordinator on duty. This could include:

Monitoring patients condition and reporting changes to the Nurse Coordinator and Community Nursing Teams where appropriate.

• Supporting with Nutritional needs including helping with feeding when required.
• Washing, dressing and general personal hygiene care
• Supporting the emotional needs of the patient and their family or carer.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and the use of mobility aids, ensuring equipment is used safely and reported if faulty.
• Recognise any changes in the patients condition and report to the Nurse Coordinator.
• Assist with any clinical tasks in accordance with training.
• Provide support to patients with palliative or end of life care needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and the wider healthcare team.
• Support a safe, clear and concise handover after visits.
• Follow infection prevention and control measures.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults.
• To work within professional boundaries, seeking advice as needed.
• To work within the laid down protocols and guidelines to deliver care as specified in the Charitys policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• At all times and to all people act as an ambassador of Lawrence Nurses.
• Lawrence Nurses operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke anywhere when on LN business.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.

This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Please note this role does include both day and night shifts.

About us

Working with Lawrence Nurses means joining a team that genuinely supports each other. You will be joining our team of Palliative Nurses to provide holistic patient care. We pride ourselves on:

• A supportive, collaborative atmosphere where everyone's voice is valued.
• Strong professional ethics, with compassion and respect at the heart of everything we do.
• A calm, thoughtful approach to care, even in challenging situations.
• Shared purpose and passion, creating a sense of belonging and pride in our work.

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of others. You can expect:

• Competitive salary and enhancements for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training, including palliative care development opportunities.
• Regular clinical supervision and emotional wellbeing support.
• A close-knit, experienced team who will help you grow and thrive.