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Lawrence Nurses Palliative Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 11 October 2026
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
E0301-26-0003
Job locations
Highlands Day Centre
73 Burford Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Math
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification such as BTEC or NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years recent experience in health care.
Desirable
- Recent experience of caring for patients who are palliative or end of life
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in healthcare development.
- Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Must be able and willing to support a flexible approach to working patterns and locations.
- Must live within one hour of the office base.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communicate with people in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Ability to work alone in a complex and stressful environment and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms.
- Ability to quickly identify and solve problems and take action to address issues.
- Ability to use own initiative and preparedness to seek advice when necessary.
- Ability to use MS Office and Email.
Desirable
- Ability to use Google drive.
- Knowledge of patient electronic records such as EMIS.
- Demonstrates initiative in changing care situations.
- Up to date awareness of the skills and knowledge and competencies required for patients with palliative care needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Math
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification such as BTEC or NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years recent experience in health care.
Desirable
- Recent experience of caring for patients who are palliative or end of life
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in healthcare development.
- Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Must be able and willing to support a flexible approach to working patterns and locations.
- Must live within one hour of the office base.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communicate with people in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Ability to work alone in a complex and stressful environment and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms.
- Ability to quickly identify and solve problems and take action to address issues.
- Ability to use own initiative and preparedness to seek advice when necessary.
- Ability to use MS Office and Email.
Desirable
- Ability to use Google drive.
- Knowledge of patient electronic records such as EMIS.
- Demonstrates initiative in changing care situations.
- Up to date awareness of the skills and knowledge and competencies required for patients with palliative care needs.
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
Lawrence Nurses
Address
Highlands Day Centre
73 Burford Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lawrencenurses.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lawrence Nurses
Address
Highlands Day Centre
73 Burford Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lawrencenurses.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operations Manager
Sam Dulley
01608641549
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
E0301-26-0003
Job locations
Highlands Day Centre
73 Burford Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5EE
United Kingdom
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