Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service
The closing date is 10 April 2026
Job summary
Salary: £23,875 Per Annum, Full-Time Equivalent
Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time Hours Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individualwho isinterested in end-of-life care.
Main duties of the job
St Luke's is delivering on its vision of a Hospice without Walls with the support of its End-of-Life Urgent Care Team,as a Healthcare Assistant for the End-of-Life Urgent Care Service you will assist in supporting community-based end of life (EOL) patients in meeting their preferred place of care/death and prevent inappropriate admission to secondary care.
Whilst this role can be busy and challenging, there is great reward in helping make a real difference at the end of a persons life by caring for them in their own homes and preferred place of care/death.
We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with JoDavis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200.
About us
St Lukes is a friendly,dynamic,and progressive organisation, where innovation and a can-do ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to work in this specialist area.
As a staff member of StLukes,you will receive an attractive employment package, which includes 7 weeks annual leave rising with service (inc. bank hols) and membership to a cash back health plan.
Were an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.
Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.
Details
Date posted
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,875 a year Full-Time Equivalent
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0259-26-0007
Job locations
Stamford Lane
Turnchapel
Plymouth
PL9 9XA
Employer details
Employer name
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
Address
Stamford Lane
Turnchapel
Plymouth
PL9 9XA
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