Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Full-Time Equivalent £25,048

Hours: Various available

We have opportunities for motivated and caring individuals to join our End-of-Life Urgent Care Team.

St Lukes is working towards its vision of a Hospice without Walls. In this role, you will support patients at the end of life in their own homes or preferred place of care. Your work will help people remain where they feel most comfortable and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

This is a busy and sometimes challenging role. But it is also very rewarding. You will make a real difference by supporting people and their families at an important time in their lives.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking organisation. We value people who want to work in this specialist area and who bring a positive, practical approach

As a member of staff, you will receive:

• 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service (including bank holidays)
• Access to a cashback health plan

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Rebecca Wallis (Clinical Lead) / Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200

Equality and inclusion

We are 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.

Important information

We do not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered in exceptional circumstances where the role and business need justify obtaining sponsorship.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November (Midnight)1st Interview Date: Thursday 12 November2nd Interview Date: Monday 16 November

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Plymouth

PL9 9XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)