Job summary
Marie Curie, in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, is delivering an innovative service to transform end-of-life care in Plymouth. With only a handful of positions remaining, this is your chance to be part of a truly impactful service that focuses on identifying and supporting patients as they approach the end of their lives.
This unique partnership is about more than just care, its about compassion, connection, and creating meaningful moments for patients and their loved ones.
Dont miss your chance to join a groundbreaking team that is shaping the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, apply today, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie at University Hospitals Plymouth, youll be an essential part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life. Your role will involve supporting patients with their personal care needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort, always maintaining dignity and respect. Youll assist with holistic assessments and care planning, monitor skin integrity, help with rest and sleep, and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.
Youll communicate sensitively with patients and their loved ones, reporting concerns promptly and supporting their choices and wishes. Working closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, youll help manage symptoms, observe and report changes in condition, and contribute to advance care planning. By providing high standards of care and emotional support during lifes most challenging moments, youll make a meaningful difference to patients and those important to them.
About us
Marie
Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS
provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations,
delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while
providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and
bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know
about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets
to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre
likely to die from.
The
care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and
their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying
people at the end of life.Right
now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care
or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society
than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close
the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the
end-of-life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:Band 3 Healthcare Assistants
Contract:Permanent Full-time & Part-time
Location:University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site)
Salary:£24,937 per annum (increasing to £25,760 from 1st April 2026) , plus enhancements and a whole range of employee benefits (more info below)
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
- Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
- Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
- A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner, confident in having difficult conversations
- A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
For more information please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk
Advert closes on 10th April 2026.
Interviews:TBC
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us atrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:Band 3 Healthcare Assistants
Contract:Permanent Full-time & Part-time
Location:University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site)
Salary:£24,937 per annum (increasing to £25,760 from 1st April 2026) , plus enhancements and a whole range of employee benefits (more info below)
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
- Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
- Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
- A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner, confident in having difficult conversations
- A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
For more information please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk
Advert closes on 10th April 2026.
Interviews:TBC
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us atrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
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.
