Job summary This post will work primarily within our inpatient unit with the opportunity to work within our Living Well day therapy services as well. Working solely in specialist palliative care the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about working with patients and those important to them as they approach the end of their lives. If you are looking for a change in career, or starting out on your journey in specialist palliative care we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Main duties of the job Assisting with all the activities of daily living, addressing the physical and emotional health care needs of patients - promoting individual health and well being. Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed by registered staff. Assist in the treatment/activities for the patient within the ward environment To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 186-328-25-GH Job locations John Eastwood Hospice Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4HJ Job description Job responsibilities Under the supervision of a registered nurse, participate in the development and maintenance of high-quality patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The role will require an individual with the ability to work effectively under the supervision and leadership from a registered nurse in the provision of care to a specific patient group within the directorate. Job description Job responsibilities Under the supervision of a registered nurse, participate in the development and maintenance of high-quality patient care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The role will require an individual with the ability to work effectively under the supervision and leadership from a registered nurse in the provision of care to a specific patient group within the directorate. Person Specification Experiance Essential Worked in a care setting or in a Hospital Desirable Worked in a Hospice Skills Essential Good communication skills written and verbal Desirable Good communication skills qualifications or courses Skills Essential Ability to work with computers Desirable Has worked with system one Person Specification Experiance Essential Worked in a care setting or in a Hospital Desirable Worked in a Hospice Skills Essential Good communication skills written and verbal Desirable Good communication skills qualifications or courses Skills Essential Ability to work with computers Desirable Has worked with system one 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. Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address John Eastwood Hospice Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4HJ Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)