St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Senior Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

34.5hrs per week

Salary: £22,368.88 - £23,858.36 Per Annum (£24,314 - £25,933 Full-Time Equivalent), Depending on Experience & Qualifications

St Lukes Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Service (EOLUCS). In this vital role, you will work alongside our Registered Nurses as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and their families during the most important moments of life.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting community-based end of life patients to remain in their preferred place of care, helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will contribute to holistic, individualised care and work closely with internal and external professionals to ensure seamless, joined up support for patients and carers.

Must hold a full driving license.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you have the passion, resilience, and commitment to support patients and their families at one of the most meaningful times of life, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care when it matters most.

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Nurse Consultant Jen Nicholls or Jo Davis on 01752 964 200

About us

Why Join St Lukes

At St Lukes, youll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate endoflife care. You will benefit from continuous learning, reflective practice, regular supervision, annual appraisal, and opportunities for professional development.

You will also contribute to a culture of openness, teamwork, and service improvement.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £22,368.88 - £23,858.36 Per Annum (£24,314-£25,933 FTE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-26-0001

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.

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 Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Services

hr@stlukes-hospice.org.uk

01752964355

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £22,368.88 - £23,858.36 Per Annum (£24,314-£25,933 FTE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-26-0001

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


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