End-of-Life Care Senior Healthcare Assistant - UHP

Job summary

Through our strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, Marie Curie delivers compassionate end-of-life care at Derriford and Mount Gould hospitals - bringing comfort, dignity and person-centred support to patients and families when it matters most.

Main duties of the job

Wed love to welcome experienced Healthcare Assistants with a background in palliative or end-of-life care to our friendly, supportive hospital-based team in Plymouth, where you can make a meaningful difference when it matters most.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity, providing nursing, hospice, information and bereavement support across all four nations. Yet one in four people with a terminal illness still miss out on the care they deserve. Over the next five years, we aim to close this gap by growing and transforming our care, providing more practical support and information, and shaping a better end-of-life experience for everyone.

Details

• Date posted: 21 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year + enhancements
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: MC03253
• Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth, Plymouth, England, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Role: Senior Healthcare Assistant (Band 3)

Location: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site)

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale - Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £25,760 - £27,476 per annum + enhancements, and a whole list of Marie Curie employee benefits

Contract: Part-Time available

This role will require you to be kind, caring and empathetic as you will work with the person and those closest to them to ensure the voice, needs and views of the person being cared for are heard in a meaningful way, recognising and protecting vulnerable adults and children.

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, your duties will include monitoring and assisting in maintain patients skin integrity and personal hygiene, conducting nutrition assessments, attending to comfort needs to assist with rest/sleep, provide support with mobility, monitor vitals and overall promote and maintain a clean and tidy care environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 3 Qualification
• Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care
• A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner
• Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
• Knowledge of IT in particular Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates.
• 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- NHS pensions can be carried over!
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Advert closes on 30th October 2026

For more information please contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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 at recruitment@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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).