This Healthcare Assistant post sits in the End-of-Life Urgent Care Team at St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, an independent charity serving people with progressive life-limiting illnesses. The work centres on end-of-life care in patients' homes or chosen place of care, alongside the multidisciplinary team, families and carers, and sometimes the inpatient unit. It is a busy, flexible role across the whole service, with various hours on offer. Visa sponsorship is not currently available except in exceptional circumstances.
What the job involves
- Provide end-of-life care in patients' homes or preferred place of care, or in the specialist unit
- Deliver individualised care as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Support patients and their families and carers at an important time
- Work across all aspects of the service, including the community service
- Support the inpatient unit when required
- Help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
What’s offered
- 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service, including bank holidays
- Access to a cashback health plan
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Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service employer: St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work culture where staff nurses can make a meaningful impact on patients with complex palliative needs. With competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including NHS Pension, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while being part of a dedicated team that values high-quality care and collaboration.
Contact Details:
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth Recruitment Team
