Job summaryAs part of the Hospice in Your Home Team (HIYH) the post holder will work as a Paramedic to support palliative and end of life patients within their own homes.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Registered Nurses and Palliative Care Assistants, the Paramedic will work in a pair to provide a responsive, mobile service undertaking short visits to several patients across the shift. You will provide comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement person-centred care plans, deliver clinical care, and support patients and families during periods of changing need. The role requires travel within the geographical boundaries of Nottinghamshire Hospices referral criteria.
The role is designed to provide a timely response to referrals and changing clinical presentations, helping patients remain safely at home wherever possible while ensuring compassionate, holistic care.
You will line manage an allocated group of Palliative Care Assistants (contracted) and Health Care Assistants (Bank).
As this is a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and develop the contribution of paramedics within hospice community services.
Main duties of the jobWorking as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Registered Nurses and Palliative Care Assistants, the Paramedic will work in a pair to provide a responsive, mobile service undertaking short visits to several patients across the shift. You will provide comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement person-centred care plans, deliver clinical care, and support patients and families during periods of changing need. The role requires travel within the geographical boundaries of Nottinghamshire Hospices referral criteria. The role is designed to provide a timely response to referrals and changing clinical presentations, helping patients remain safely at home wherever possible while ensuring compassionate, holistic care.
About usWhy youll love working here
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a great place to work!
As a charity were able to be creative, fleet of foot and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together.
Our values are embedded into the Hospice:
Compassion Being inclusive; being kind and having empathy; empowering others; having integrity and being patient.
Trust Being authentic; unified; loyal; accountable; trustworthy; responsible; reliable and professional.
Ambition- The growth of the Hospice; being courageous; getting the right outcomes and results; improvement of our services; being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of each other and our service users.
Were the leading Nottinghamshire provider and influencer of , with ambitions to make a real difference to all those diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness. We have been established for 40 years and are at the heart of our communities who rely on our care and support.
If youre looking for an opportunity to work for a local charity and be part of a great care movement then this is the opportunity for you.
Our benefits
- 5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays,
- Expenses paid at 45p per mile,
- Pension Scheme,
- Medical cover,
- Staff referral scheme- Earn up to £1,000.00,
- Comprehensive training provided,
- Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access,
- Bluelight Card discount scheme,
- Free DBS check and Uniform.
DetailsDate posted 03 September 2026
Pay scheme Other
Salary £32,666 a year
Basic annual salary based on 36 hours
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
Reference number B0576-26-0003
Job locations Nottinghamshire Hospice 384 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JF United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical- Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
- Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
- Undertake holistic assessments and dynamic environmental risk assessments.
- Assess physical, psychological, emotional and social needs, recognising changes in patient condition and responding appropriately.
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Report back to the HIYH RN Lead on all clinical matters and provide timely & accurate handovers to the HIYH Administrators as required.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care within own scope of practice.
- Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Monitor symptom control and communicate changes promptly to the wider clinical team.
- Support patients to remain in their preferred place of care whenever clinically appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
- Have the ability to challenge decisions made by others if they are against policy or not in the best interest of the patient.
- Engage in sensitive and complex communication with patients, relatives and carers.
- Provide support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.
- Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organisation and wider healthcare system, in a mature, professional, kind and reasoned manner.
- Communicate with and care for distressed, anxious and worried patients/relatives.
- Take responsibility to ensure adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate good team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH Service.
Responsive Community Care & Planning- Respond promptly to referrals and urgent requests for assessment across the Hospice in Your Home service.
- Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency.
- Make autonomous clinical decisions within professional competence while seeking senior advice where appropriate.
- Work flexibly across a seven-day service including day, evening and night shifts.
- Develop person-centred care plans that reflect patients' wishes, preferences and goals.
- Review care plans regularly and adapt interventions according to changing needs.
- Ensure care planning supports dignity, comfort and quality of life.
Management and Team Working- Ensure that manual handling guidelines are adhered to rigorously.
- Supervise a small team of Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
- Delegate work appropriately, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
- Provide guidance, support and informal teaching to Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
- Promote effective communication within the clinical team.
- Contribute positively to the development of the new Paramedic role within the Hospice.
Communication:- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and those important to them.
- Communicate sensitively during difficult and emotional situations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and handovers.
- Provide clear, accurate verbal and written communication with colleagues and external agencies.
Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities- Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Practice in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
- Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.
- Participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice, PAC and mandatory training.
- Work within Nottinghamshire Hospice policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
Quality, Governance & Administration- Participate in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and compassionate care.
Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, specialist palliative care professionals and other healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where appropriate.
Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit to the Hospice as required.
Provide an accurate handover to the HIYH Administrators as required ensuring any concerns are escalated in a timely manner.
Health & Safety/Risk- Take reasonable precautions to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary.
- Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required.
- Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies.
- Report incidents, risks and safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policy.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Assess patients and environmental risks and follow all Hospice policies and procedures.
Safe use of a range of equipment including- Hoists
- Slide sheets
- Wheelchairs
- Electric or patients own bed
- Oxygen concentrators
Feed pumps (within scope of competence)
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical- Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
- Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
- Undertake holistic assessments and dynamic environmental risk assessments.
- Assess physical, psychological, emotional and social needs, recognising changes in patient condition and responding appropriately.
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Report back to the HIYH RN Lead on all clinical matters and provide timely & accurate handovers to the HIYH Administrators as required.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care within own scope of practice.
- Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Monitor symptom control and communicate changes promptly to the wider clinical team.
- Support patients to remain in their preferred place of care whenever clinically appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
- Have the ability to challenge decisions made by others if they are against policy or not in the best interest of the patient.
- Engage in sensitive and complex communication with patients, relatives and carers.
- Provide support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.
- Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organisation and wider healthcare system, in a mature, professional, kind and reasoned manner.
- Communicate with and care for distressed, anxious and worried patients/relatives.
- Take responsibility to ensure adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate good team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH Service.
Responsive Community Care & Planning- Respond promptly to referrals and urgent requests for assessment across the Hospice in Your Home service.
- Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency.
- Make autonomous clinical decisions within professional competence while seeking senior advice where appropriate.
- Work flexibly across a seven-day service including day, evening and night shifts.
- Develop person-centred care plans that reflect patients' wishes, preferences and goals.
- Review care plans regularly and adapt interventions according to changing needs.
- Ensure care planning supports dignity, comfort and quality of life.
Management and Team Working- Ensure that manual handling guidelines are adhered to rigorously.
- Supervise a small team of Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
- Delegate work appropriately, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
- Provide guidance, support and informal teaching to Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
- Promote effective communication within the clinical team.
- Contribute positively to the development of the new Paramedic role within the Hospice.
Communication:- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and those important to them.
- Communicate sensitively during difficult and emotional situations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and handovers.
- Provide clear, accurate verbal and written communication with colleagues and external agencies.
Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities- Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Practice in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
- Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.
- Participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice, PAC and mandatory training.
- Work within Nottinghamshire Hospice policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
Quality, Governance & Administration- Participate in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and compassionate care.
Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, specialist palliative care professionals and other healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where appropriate.
Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit to the Hospice as required.
Provide an accurate handover to the HIYH Administrators as required ensuring any concerns are escalated in a timely manner.
Health & Safety/Risk- Take reasonable precautions to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary.
- Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required.
- Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies.
- Report incidents, risks and safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policy.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Assess patients and environmental risks and follow all Hospice policies and procedures.
Safe use of a range of equipment including- Hoists
- Slide sheets
- Wheelchairs
- Electric or patients own bed
- Oxygen concentrators
Feed pumps (within scope of competence)
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc (HONS) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
Essential Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
- BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
- Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
- Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
- Ability to autonomously assess patients and experience of developing and implementing care plans.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to line manage others.
- Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment and decision making.
- Understanding of safeguarding adults.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to remain calm in complex and rapidly changing situations.
- Competent using a laptop and Microsoft digital systems, with the ability to learn and use SystmOne and other role-specific software following training.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Professional and accountable.
- Committed to teamwork.
- Motivated to develop a new role within the organisation.
- Possession of a full UK driving licence and ability to drive Hospice vehicles in addition to own vehicle. Access to a car for work, including Business Use car insurance at your own expense.
- Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
- Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.
Desirable- Community experience would be an advantage.
- Use of SystmOne.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc (HONS) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
Essential Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
- BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
- Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
- Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
- Ability to autonomously assess patients and experience of developing and implementing care plans.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to line manage others.
- Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment and decision making.
- Understanding of safeguarding adults.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to remain calm in complex and rapidly changing situations.
- Competent using a laptop and Microsoft digital systems, with the ability to learn and use SystmOne and other role-specific software following training.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Professional and accountable.
- Committed to teamwork.
- Motivated to develop a new role within the organisation.
- Possession of a full UK driving licence and ability to drive Hospice vehicles in addition to own vehicle. Access to a car for work, including Business Use car insurance at your own expense.
- Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
- Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.
Desirable- Community experience would be an advantage.
- Use of SystmOne.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited
Address Nottinghamshire Hospice 384 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JF United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottshospice.org/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited
Address Nottinghamshire Hospice 384 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JF United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottshospice.org/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Human Resources Recruitment@nottshospice.org 01159101008
DetailsDate posted 03 September 2026
Pay scheme Other
Salary £32,666 a year
Basic annual salary based on 36 hours
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
Reference number B0576-26-0003
Job locations Nottinghamshire Hospice 384 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JF United Kingdom
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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. 
