Join our Bedded Unit team and make a difference every day

North Devon Hospice
Deer Park
Deer Park Road
Newport
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0HU

For SatNav directions use EX32 0PD

You’ll work flexibly on a rota basis, Monday to Sunday, which will include a combination of the following shifts:
• Long Day: 07:30am – 8:30pm
• Early: 07:30am – 3:30pm
• Late: 1:30pm – 9:30pm
• Night: 8:00pm – 8:00am

£26,060 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Full and Part time roles available

Our Mission is Simple
To provide outstanding care and support to the community of North Devon who are impacted by a life-limiting illness.
At North Devon Hospice, we believe every moment matters. Our Bedded Unit provides comfort, compassion, and expert care to patients and their families — and we’re inviting dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our exceptional team.
If you are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
As part of our highly skilled and supportive nursing team, you’ll help provide outstanding palliative and end-of-life care in a calm, compassionate, and homely environment. Our Bedded Unit cares for patients who may need support for a variety of reasons — from symptom management and rehabilitation following treatment, to comfort in the final days of life. Our specialist team works collaboratively to ensure care is tailored to what matters most to each individual.
Our team describes their work as inspiring, rewarding, and life-enhancing and working here means being part of a team where people feel supported and respected.
If you’re successful in joining us, we’ll support you to develop specialist palliative care skills through training, guidance, and mentorship.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• A good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4 or above
• Level 3 NVQ in Care, Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification
• Experience working in a health or social care setting
• Experience in palliative care or oncology (or a willingness to learn — full training provided)
• Compassion, empathy, and emotional resilience
• Strong communication and IT skills
• The ability to work flexibly as part of a rota system
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including checks against the adult and child barred lists.

To find out more please see the Job Description 
We’re proud to offer a caring and supportive working environment — for our team as much as for our patients.
Our benefits include:
• Beautiful working environment with peaceful outdoor spaces
• Flexible and family-friendly policies, including Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, and Pawternity Leave
• Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Personal pension scheme (with continuation of your NHS pension if applicable)
• Generous holiday allowance (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential financial, legal, and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan (covering up to five children, with optional partner inclusion)
• Regular wellbeing events and staff engagement opportunities
At North Devon Hospice, we’re committed to listening to our people, celebrating their contributions, and continually improving how we work — together.
If you’re inspired to make a difference to our patients and their families, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Hannah Crawley (Team Lead), Vicky McDonald (Deputy Team Lead), or Kerry Milton (Senior Staff Nurse) on 01271 344248.
Closing date: Noon, 30th November 2025
Interviews: 9th & 10th December 2025
It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals.
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.

01271 344248.