St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Unit

The closing date is 24 April 2026

Job summary

Salary: £14,325 Per Annum (£23,875 Full-Time Equivalent)

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (day and night shifts)

St Luke's Hospice are looking for a positive and enthusiastic person, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care, to join the team as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant.

Main duties of the job

The role would be working within our specialist Inpatient Unit delivering high-quality end-of-life care and palliative care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Our Inpatient Unit team takes great pride in delivering palliative and end-of-life care of the highest standard for patients with complex care needs, alleviating their pain and preserving their dignity. As a result, the IPU maintains an excellent nurse-to-patient ratio, typically 1:3, to uphold this standard of care.

While the position we are recruiting for is challenging, it is also highly rewarding. You will be part of a supportive team working in a positive environment where all our staff and volunteers are valued. Internal rotation to night and weekends will be a requirement of the post.

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Clinical Lead, Tracey Thomas - 01752 401172.

About us

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

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,325 a year £23,875 Full-Time Equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-26-0008

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.

Experience

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

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,325 a year £23,875 Full-Time Equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-26-0008

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


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