End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Contract: Permanent Full-time & Part-timeLocation: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site)Salary: £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.QualificationsNVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 QualificationRecent experience in caring for and supporting patients at the end of life.Someone who understands the importance of prioritising a patients care, comfort and privacyA clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator who can make informed decisions in a timely manner, confident in having difficult conversationsA passion, knowledge and understanding of how to deliver person centred careThe ability to remain calm in stressful situationsExperience working within a Multidisciplinary team, assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.Additional informationWhat's in it for you:Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidaysCompetitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveIndustry leading training programmesSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for PensionLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend schemeHelp with childcare cost (T & C's apply)Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit-Hub Discount SchemeLife assurance – for all employeesTo read our job description, please click here.For more information please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.ukAdvert closes on 6th February 2026.Interviews: TBCMarie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure 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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English