Senior Healthcare Assistant End of Life Urgent Care Service
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Job Summary
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
34.5hrs per week
Salary: 22368.88 - 23858.36 Per Annum (24314 - 25933 Full-Time Equivalent) Depending on Experience & Qualifications
St Lukes Hospice is seeking a compassionate experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Service (EOLUCS). In this vital role you will work alongside our Registered Nurses as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting patients and their families during the most important moments of life.
About the Role
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant you will play a key part in supporting community-based endoflife patients to remain in their preferred place of care helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will contribute to holistic individualised care and work closely with internal and external professionals to ensure seamless joinedup support for patients and carers.
Must hold a full drivinglicense.
Why Join St Lukes
At St Lukes youll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding compassionate endoflife care. You will benefit from continuous learning reflective practice regular supervision annual appraisal and opportunities for professional development.
You will also contribute to a culture of openness teamwork and service improvement.
Ready to Make a Real Difference
If you have the passion resilience and commitment to support patients and their families at one of the most meaningful times of life we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care when it matters most.
We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Nurse Consultant Jen Nicholls or Jo Davis 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: Sunday 8 February 2026
1st Interview Date: Monday 16 February 2026
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
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.
