End of Life Urgent Care Service Nurse
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Job Summary
1-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 34.5 Per Week
Salary: 27851.16 - 33902.92 ( FTE) Depending on Experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic well-motivated professionalto specialise in end-of-life care.
St Lukes is delivering on its vision of a Hospice without Walls with the support of its End-of-Life Urgent Care Team as a Registered Nurse for the End-of-Life Urgent Care Service you will assist in supporting community-based end of life (EOL) patients in meeting their preferred place of care/death and prevent inappropriate admission to secondary care.
To be a part of this caring and compassionate team as a Band 5 Nurse you will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for ongoing holistic assessments and planning of care to meet the patients practical psychological spiritual and social needs.
You will work closely with both primary and secondary care health professionals and other Hospice colleagues; therefore good communication skills are essential.
St Lukes is a friendlydynamicand progressive organisation where innovation and a can-do ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to work in this specialist area.
As a staff member of StLukesyou will receive an attractive employment package which includes 7 weeks annual leave rising with service (inc. bank hols) and membership to a cash back health plan.
We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Clinical Lead Sarah Earl on.
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 Lukes Hospice Plymouth arent able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
1st Interview Date: 8 December 2025
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged
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.
Why work for St Lukes
Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.
We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors nurses and social workers but also our colleagues more behind the scenes from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers administrators educators and IT team. And thats just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.
As an Employer of Choice we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests dental care and addition this gives you access a GP and counselling and practical information helplines 24/7.
While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding knowing youre helping us make such an important difference we recognise its work that can be challenging emotionally. Thats why when you join us well be here to support you all the way.
Dont miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly award-winning team learn more about working life at St Lukes on our dedicated jobs page.
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About Company
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is an independent charity providing specialist advice and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses in Plymouth.
