Who you might meet on the ward

Who you might meet on the ward

“The care I have received is outstanding. All the staff are lovely happy people doing fantastic work and very professional!”

Staff on the ward

During your stay with us, you’ll meet lots of Hospiscare staff members and volunteers. Click on the photo to find out more about each role.

Specialist palliative care doctors

Specialist palliative care doctors

Our palliative care consultants provide specialist symptom control and medical care for patients.

Specialist palliative care nurses

Specialist palliative care nurses

Our nursing team is highly experienced and we have a higher staff to patient ratio than hospitals.

Healthcare assistants

Healthcare assistants

Our healthcare assistants are here to make sure you’re comfortable and your dignity is maintained.

Student nurses

Student nurses

Throughout the year, we often have student nurses working with us.

Trainee nurse associates

Trainee nurse associates

We support trainee nurse associates throughout the year.

Spiritual care team

Spiritual care team

The spiritual care team is here for people of all faiths and none.

Volunteers

Volunteers

Our volunteers help with things like serving tea and popping to the hospital shop for patients.

Complementary therapists

Complementary therapists

Our qualified complementary therapists can offer you a range of services.

Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist

Our OT and Physio team members provide a range of specialist services as part of our bespoke, holistic care.

Specialist palliative care doctors

Specialist palliative care doctors

We have medical consultants, specialist doctors and a registrar. They don’t wear a uniform but all wear a name badge and will introduce themselves.

Specialist palliative care nurses

Specialist palliative care nurses

Our nursing team is highly experienced and we have a higher staff to patient ratio than hospitals. That means nurses have more time to spend on individual patient care. Senior nurses wear a dark navy uniform.

Healthcare assistants

Healthcare assistants

Our healthcare assistants are here to make sure you’re comfortable and your dignity is maintained. They work closely with our nurses and will also offer support to your family.

Student nurses

Student nurses

Throughout the year, we often have student nurses working with us. They are very much part of our nursing team and are always mentored by a trained nurse.

Trainee nurse associates

Trainee nurse associates

We support trainee nurse associates throughout the year. They work as part of the team under supervision.

Spiritual care team

Spiritual care team

The spiritual care team can offer you spiritual, cultural and religious support. The team is here for people of all faiths and none.

Volunteers

Volunteers

We are very fortunate to have a large team of volunteers at Hospiscare. Our volunteers help with things like serving tea and popping to the hospital shop for patients.

Complementary therapists

Complementary therapists

Our qualified complementary therapists can offer you a range of services during your stay, including reiki, massage and relaxation therapy.

Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist

Our OT and Physio team members provide a range of specialist services as part of our bespoke, holistic care.

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