Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service

Job summary

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

We are 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.

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

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.