Job Description

Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Unit (Band 2)
Salary: 17,190 Per Annum (23,875 FTE)
Hours: 30 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.
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.
In return, you will benefit from excellent opportunities to develop your skills, as well as the chance to maintain your membership in the NHS Pension Scheme if you are an existing member.
We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Clinical Lead Tracey Thomas - 01752 401172.
We're 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 won't 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.
Closing Date: 5 October 2025
1st Interview Date: 13 October 2025
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why work for St Luke's?
Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.
It's worth setting up a or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!
We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.
As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.
While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.
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