Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in England is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their End of Life Urgent Care Service. The role involves supporting community-based end-of-life patients, ensuring they can meet their preferred place of care and providing compassionate care in their homes. Candidates should have a strong interest in end-of-life care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. An attractive employment package includes generous leave and a health plan.

Benefits

7 weeks annual leave

Membership to a cashback health plan

Qualifications

• Interest in end-of-life care and assisting patients during their final days.
• Ability to handle a busy environment with professionalism.
• Openness to training and development in end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Support EOL patients to meet their preferred place of care or death.
• Provide compassionate care in homes and care settings.
• Work with the End-of-Life Urgent Care Team for timely support.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Compassionate caregiving

Ability to work in community settings

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service (EOLUCS)

Salary: £21,965 Per Annum (£23,875 Full-Time Equivalent)

Hours: 34.5 Hours Per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual who is interested in end-of-life care.

St Luke's is delivering on its vision of a ‘Hospice without Walls’ with the support of its End-of-Life Urgent Care Team. As a Healthcare Assistant 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.

Whilst this role can be busy and challenging, there is great reward in helping make a real difference at the end of a person’s life by caring for them in their own homes and preferred place of care/death.

St Luke’s is a friendly, dynamic, and 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 St Luke’s, you 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.

Contact: We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200.

Equal opportunities: We’re 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 won’t 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026

1st Interview Date: Wednesday 4 March 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.

Responsibilities

• Support community-based end-of-life (EOL) patients in meeting their preferred place of care/death and help prevent unnecessary admission to secondary care.
• Care for patients in their own homes and care settings in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Coordinate with the End-of-Life Urgent Care Team to ensure timely support and appropriate escalation when needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with an interest in end-of-life care.
• Ability to work in a busy community setting and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to participate in training and development related to end-of-life care.

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.