Job summary
St Lukes are recruiting a band 5 Staff Nurse / Paramedic to join the nursing team on the Inpatient Unit. The unit delivers palliative and end of life care for patients with complex palliative care needs.

We are proud to deliver a high standard of care and maintain a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio to achieve this.

We welcome applications from registered nurses/ paramedics who are committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, with an interest in palliative or end of life care. Post-registration experience across a range of settings and a palliative care qualification would be helpful but are not essential.

This role includes internal rotation to nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job
PRINCIPLE PURPOSE OF JOB To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide individualised care for patients and their families/carers. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for patients and their families. Responsible for contributing to demonstrating the quality standards applied and participating in improvement of services. Work with the IPU nursing team ensuring high quality care is delivered within the Inpatient unit.

About us
St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is an independent charity providing specialist advice and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses in Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. We believe that everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter where. We work with our community, in partnership with others, to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for people affected by life-limiting illnesses through delivering and influencing exceptional care.

Details
Salary: £31,351 to £38,165 a year
Contract: Fixed term, 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing Date: 26 November 2026

Job responsibilities
Salary: £31,351 to £38,165 Per Annum (pro rata - 9 month fixed term contract - maternity cover), Depending on Experience and Qualifications. Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

In return, St Lukes offers opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive team environment. Existing members can continue in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Our employment package includes:

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

St Lukes is committed to the development of its staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced clearance will be required for this post.

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.

Interview dates: 1st Interview 4 December 2026; 2nd Interview To Be Arranged (w/c 7 December 2026)

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.

Why work for St Lukes?
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.

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.

Apply through our website.

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.

Person Specification
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact: Caroline Loney, 01752401172