Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking Healthcare Assistants to deliver compassionate, person-centered care to patients nearing the end of life. The role involves supporting personal care needs, assisting with assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and possess a passion for providing quality support. Benefits include generous leave, competitive salary, and industry-leading training programs. Join a groundbreaking team shaping end-of-life care.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Industry leading training programs

Life assurance for all employees

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification.
• Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life.
• Assist with personal care needs including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Support holistic assessments and monitoring of patient wellbeing.

Skills

Patient care prioritization

Sensitive communication

Calm under stress

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Marie Curie, in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, are seeking a number of Healthcare Assistants to join our teams in Derriford Hospital and Mount Gould Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistants at UHP provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life, supporting their personal care needs, comfort, and dignity within the hospital setting. They work closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, assisting with holistic assessments, monitoring patient wellbeing, and ensuring effective communication and documentation throughout the care journey.

About us

Marie Curie, in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, is delivering an innovative service to transform end-of-life care in Plymouth. With only a handful of positions remaining, this is your chance to be part of a truly impactful service that focuses on identifying and supporting patients as they approach the end of their lives.

This unique partnership is about more than just care, it\'s about compassion, connection, and creating meaningful moments for patients and their loved ones.

Don\'t miss your chance to join a groundbreaking team that is shaping the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, apply today, we\'d love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Role: Band 2 Healthcare Assistant

Contract: Permanent Full-time & Part-time

Location: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site)

Hourly rate: £24,465 per annum, plus enhancements and a whole range of employee benefits (more info below)

As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie at University Hospitals Plymouth, you\'ll be an essential part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life. Your role will involve supporting patients with their personal care needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort, always maintaining dignity and respect. You\'ll assist with holistic assessments and care planning, monitor skin integrity, help with rest and sleep, and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.

You\'ll communicate sensitively with patients and their loved ones, reporting concerns promptly and supporting their choices and wishes. Working closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, you\'ll help manage symptoms, observe and report changes in condition, and contribute to advance care planning. By providing high standards of care and emotional support during life\'s most challenging moments, you\'ll make a meaningful difference to patients and those important to them.

What we\'re looking for:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification
• Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
• Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
• A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner, confident in having difficult conversations
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred care
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.

Additional information

What\'s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

For more information please contact [e-mail]

Advert closes on 6th February 2026.

Interviews: TBC

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We\'re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification

Experience

• Recent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.