Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service

We have an opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team.

St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description for more information.

This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPLE PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide end of life care to patients either within the specialist unit or within the community to meet the patient preferred place of care /death.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide individualised care for patients and their families/carers.

To have the flexibility to work across all aspects of the service to meet the needs of the patients, including in the community service and supporting the inpatient unit when required.

About us

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is an independent charity providing specialist advice and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses in Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. We believe that everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter where.

We work with our community, in partnership with others, to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for people affected by life-limiting illnesses through delivering and influencing exceptional care.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,048 to £25,048 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPDFC4CA86

Job locations

Plymouth

PL9 9XA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Salary: Full-Time Equivalent £25,048

Hours: Various available

We have opportunities for motivated and caring individuals to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team.

St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking organisation. We value people who want to work in this specialist area and who bring a positive, practical approach

As a member of staff, you will receive:

• 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service (including bank holidays)
• Access to a cashback health plan

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Rebecca Wallis (Clinical Lead) / Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200

Equality and inclusion

Important information

We do not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered in exceptional circumstances where the role and business need justify obtaining sponsorship.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November (Midnight)1st Interview Date: Thursday 12 November2nd Interview Date: Monday 16 November

Job responsibilities

Salary: Full-Time Equivalent £25,048

Hours: Various available

We have opportunities for motivated and caring individuals to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team.

St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking organisation. We value people who want to work in this specialist area and who bring a positive, practical approach

As a member of staff, you will receive:

• 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service (including bank holidays)
• Access to a cashback health plan

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Rebecca Wallis (Clinical Lead) / Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200

Equality and inclusion

Important information

We do not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered in exceptional circumstances where the role and business need justify obtaining sponsorship.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November (Midnight)1st Interview Date: Thursday 12 November2nd Interview Date: Monday 16 November

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Plymouth

PL9 9XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

Address

Plymouth

PL9 9XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Salary: Full-Time Equivalent £25,048

Hours: Various available

We have opportunities for motivated and caring individuals to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team.

St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking organisation. We value people who want to work in this specialist area and who bring a positive, practical approach

As a member of staff, you will receive:

• 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service (including bank holidays)
• Access to a cashback health plan

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Rebecca Wallis (Clinical Lead) / Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200

Equality and inclusion

Important information

We do not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered in exceptional circumstances where the role and business need justify obtaining sponsorship.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November (Midnight)1st Interview Date: Thursday 12 November2nd Interview Date: Monday 16 November

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above