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Healthcare Assistant - End of Life Urgent Care Service (EOLUCS)
Salary: £23,044.16 Per Annum (£25,048 Full-Time Equivalent)
Hours: Part-Time 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 persons life by caring for them in their own homes and preferred place of care/death. St Lukes 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 StLukes,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.
We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with Jo Davis (Deputy Clinical Lead) on 01752 964 200.
Were an equal opportunities employer
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Why work for St Lukes?
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Its worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!
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 that's 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 physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.
While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.
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Employer details Employer name St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
Address Stamford Lane
Turnchapel
Plymouth
PL9 9XA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)