# Nursing Associate - Inpatient Unit (Permanent)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
- **Location:** Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Nursing associate
- **Salary:** Negotiable
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20T10:59:27.122Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0259-26-0025
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/B0259-26-0025/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=B0259-26-0025
- **Employer website:** https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Permanent Contract

Salary: £27,753 - £30,456 Per Annum - Depending on Experience

Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week (Day and Night Shifts)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated professional to specialise in palliative and end-of-life care within our specialised unit.

### Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate role involves collaborating with our Registered Nurses to provide holistic care to our patients. This is achieved through personalized care plans and focusing on what matters to the person at the centre of their care.

Our In-Patient Unit team takes great pride in delivering palliative and end-of-life care of the highest standard for patients with complex care needs, alleviating symptoms and preserving their dignity. As a result, the IPU maintains an excellent nurse-to-patient ratio, typically 1:4 to uphold this standard of care.

You will receive a structured orientation program from our dedicated team, supported by the leadership team and practice educators, to further enhance your skills, confidence, and competencies in patient 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.

We encourage informal discussions about this post with Clinical Lead Tracey Thomas on 01752 401172.

### 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: 20 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience £27,753 - £30,456 Per Annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B0259-26-0025
- Job locations: Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

### UK Registration

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

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