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Salary for this role£25,760 – £27,476 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 1231, Health care practice managers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £40,400 a year.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

Do you have an interest in working in End of Life Care?

Would you like to make a meaningful difference when it matters most? We are seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated hospice team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care to patients and vital comfort to their families. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure dignity, comfort, and peace for our patients.

Florence Nightingale Hospice is a 10 bedded unit located in the grounds of Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

The post holder will display a compassionate, empathic approach to the delivery of care to patients admitted for symptom control, review and reassessment and end of life care, providing emotional support to families and carers. Active listening skills and good communication skills are an important aspect of this role, along with the ability to remain calm and resilient under emotional pressure.

Main duties of the job

To provide nursing care to patients receiving Palliative Care under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.

We provide a 24/7 service at Florence Nightingale Hospice, and the post holder will be rostered to cover long-days, nights, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

We welcome applicants interested in both full time and part time roles.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR8255197

Job locations

Florence Nightingale In-Patient Unit

Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road,

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING e.g. Education, professional qualifications

Essential

Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English
Care Certificate or working towards

EXPERIENCE e.g. Breadth of occupational experience

Essential

Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

Experience of providing person-centred care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Essential

An understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and privacy.
Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting to include: oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication / conflict resolution oHandwashing and infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding

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.