St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
Nursing Associate - Inpatient Unit (Fixed-Term)

Job summary
FTC for 18 Months
Salary: £27,753 - £30,456 Per Annum - Depending on Experience
Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week (Day and Night Shifts)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated professional to specialise in palliative and end-of-life care within our specialised unit.

Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate role involves collaborating with our Registered Nurses to provide holistic care to our patients. This is achieved through personalized care plans and focusing on what matters to the person at the centre of their care.

Our In-Patient Unit team takes great pride in delivering palliative and end-of-life care of the highest standard for patients with complex care needs, alleviating symptoms and preserving their dignity. As a result, the IPU maintains an excellent nurse-to-patient ratio, typically 1:4 to uphold this standard of care.

You will receive a structured orientation program from our dedicated team, supported by the leadership team and practice educators, to further enhance your skills, confidence, and competencies in patient care.

While the position we are recruiting for is challenging, it is also highly rewarding. You will be part of a supportive team working in a positive environment where all our staff and volunteers are valued. Internal rotation to night and weekends will be a requirement of the post.

We encourage informal discussions about this post with Clinical Lead Tracey Thomas on 01752 401172.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
£27,753 - £30,456 Per Annum, Depending on Experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0259-26-0021
Job locations: Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please see the job description and person specification attached.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
Address: Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
People Services
hr@stlukes-hospice.org.uk
01752964355