Job Description

Hours: Various Available
Salary: 23,875 (FTE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, well-motivated individuals who are interested 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.
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.
We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Sarah Earl (Clinical Lead) or Alison Hannaford/Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Leads) on 01752 964 200.
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
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23,875 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0259-25-0019
Job locations
Stamford Lane
Turnchapel
Plymouth
PL9 9XA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Skills Required