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St Andrews Hospice

Nursing Assistant - Children's Services

The closing date is 12 April 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who wish to work within a multi-professional team, committed to delivering a high standard of care to both patients and their families. Previous experience in a health & social care or palliative care setting is desirable though not essential, as full training and support will be available for all suitable candidates who wish to progress within the hospice care setting.

Main duties of the job

Whilst ensuring the highest clinical standards and quality of care are maintained, you will have the ability to contribute to and sustain a caring and friendly environment within the Hospice, working as part of a multi-professional team.

Flexibility is essential as all posts within Childrens Services are based upon an internal rota which includes days, nights and weekends to meet the needs of a 24/7 clinical provision.

About us

As one of the local leading providers of palliative and end of life care, St Andrews Hospice is a highly successful and forward-thinking charity, offering both adult and childrens services. With an excellent reputation both in the local community and beyond, we reach over 800 patients and their families in North East Lincolnshire and our wider catchment area of Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire for our childrens services.

Working for St Andrews Hospice offers a rewarding career within a fantastic team, with 184 Hospice staff, a well-equipped Hospice site and 21 charity shops working together to ensure that patients and families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,254 to £24,524 a year Pay will increase with annual pay rise 01/04/2026

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0286-26-0003

Job locations

St. Andrews Hospice

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read the full job description please read the attached or visit our website athttps://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read the full job description please read the attached or visit our website athttps://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience within a healthcare/childcare setting.

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a palliative care or community setting.
  • Previous experience with complex needs and / or disabilities.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Good understanding of regulatory safeguarding issues with children.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
  • Confident in using information technology
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good awareness of caring for those patients whom may have communication challenges.
  • Awareness of the importance of play and its value when working with patients with life-limiting illness.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education GCSEs

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Child Care, Health and Social Care, NNEB or similar clinical qualification.
  • Bereavement training.
  • Full driving license (required for community working).
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience within a healthcare/childcare setting.

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a palliative care or community setting.
  • Previous experience with complex needs and / or disabilities.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Good understanding of regulatory safeguarding issues with children.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
  • Confident in using information technology
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good awareness of caring for those patients whom may have communication challenges.
  • Awareness of the importance of play and its value when working with patients with life-limiting illness.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education GCSEs

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Child Care, Health and Social Care, NNEB or similar clinical qualification.
  • Bereavement training.
  • Full driving license (required for community working).

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

St Andrews Hospice

Address

St. Andrews Hospice

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Employer's website

https://www.standrewshospice.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Andrews Hospice

Address

St. Andrews Hospice

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Employer's website

https://www.standrewshospice.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Children's Services

Lucy Williamson

Lucy.Williamson21@nhs.net

01472350908

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,254 to £24,524 a year Pay will increase with annual pay rise 01/04/2026

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0286-26-0003

Job locations

St. Andrews Hospice

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


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