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When most people hear the word ‘hospice’, they picture the doctors and nurses who look after people at end of life, and – while it’s right these experts are prized for all they do for those in their care – working behind the scenes is an army of other hardworking staff, plus dedicated volunteers and of course the generous supporters, equally essential to delivering such a vital service. Learn more in our latest blog.

Have you got what it takes to make a difference and join our award-winning team, today or in the future? Explore below why St Luke’s is an Employer of Choice and keep an eye out for future vacancies.

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Bank Catering Assistant

  • 8 Days Left
  • Updated: 19/04/2025
  • Ref: 1084901
  • Expiry Date: 30/04/2025
  • Location: Plymouth, Devon
  • Salary: £12.21 per hour, plus 12.07% uplift
  • Hours: 0
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Bank Catering Assistant

A friendly smile and a comforting cuppa can help lift local families going through the toughest of times.

Could you be the Bank/Casual Catering Assistant we need for our talented team at Turnchapel?



It’s not just the medical care we give our patients that helps them feel as at ease as possible. For those we look after at Turnchapel, it is about creating a welcoming haven, the ‘home from home’ they need so they can be themselves, get the most from every day and spend quality time with loved ones.

If you want to use your catering experience in a more meaningful way and be in control of when and how much you work, this could just be your perfect role.

We are proud to have gained the 5-star standard from Environmental Health for our busy kitchen and Driftwood Café for patients, visitors and staff.

This is a catering job like no other, where a smile and friendly chat with a patient on the ward or a welcome cup of tea for their visitors can make a vital difference to people going through the toughest of times. You could even be wheeling our famous drinks trolley, making sure our patients get to enjoy their favourite tipple each day!

Working at the heart of our hospice, you will be part of a supportive team in a positive, uplifting environment in stunning surroundings.

To deliver and maintain the high standards of St Luke’s, our kitchen is staffed between 9am and 6.30pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This is covered on a set rota, so a degree of flexibility is required from the successful candidate.



St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.

Please note St Luke's Hospice Plymouth does not possess a license to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.



Closing Date: 30 April 20251st Interview Date: TBA2nd Interview Date: TBA



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.

Integrated Care Facilitator (12 Month FTC)...

  • 10 Days Left
  • Updated: 19/04/2025
  • Ref: 1098373
  • Expiry Date: 02/05/2025
  • Location: Plymouth, Devon
  • Salary: £15,360.60-£16,857 Depending on Experience & Qualifications (£25,601-£28,095 FTE)
  • Hours: 22.5
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Integrated Care Facilitator (12 Month FTC)...

Integrated Care Facilitator (ICF) - Band 4

12 Month FTC for Maternity Leave Cover

22.5 Hours Per Week (Weekdays only)





St Lukes Hospice is looking for someone who has experience working within health and social care, who has a passion to use this knowledge to enhance the lives of our Palliative care patients and their significant others.



We recognise the critical impact and challenges current health and social care provision has on our patients and significant others.



As our Integrated Care Facilitator you will use your specialist knowledge of the health and social care system to support your clinical colleagues within the Hospice, primary care and wider healthcare providers. You will work directly with patients and their significant others in the communities where they live, helping develop a deep understanding of the many local initiatives which can support them in a more creative way.



You will be pivotal in helping us develop and evaluate this exciting role, and your views and experience will be critical in helping us be the very best at what we do.



It is your values that are most important to us. Experience of working within the clinical setting and/or specialist palliative care would be an advantage but not essential and training will be given to the right individuals. Knowledge of care provision across Plymouth and South Hams and West Devon would be a particular advantage.



St Luke’s is a friendly, dynamic, and progressive organisation, where innovation and a ‘can-do’ ethos are championed. We want our team to represent the diverse community we serve and have a strong track record in supporting flexible working and developing people. Our One Team approach values everyone’s contribution and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.



As a staff member of St Luke’s 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 our Clinical Lead or Deputy Clinical Leads for End of Life Urgent Care Service: Sarah Earl, Jo Davis or Ali Hannaford on 01752 964200.



St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.

Please note St Luke's Hospice Plymouth does not possess a license to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.



Closing Date: 2 May 20251st Interview Date: 14 May 20252nd Interview Date: TBA



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.

Maintenance Technician

  • 3 Days Left
  • Updated: 19/04/2025
  • Ref: 1094304
  • Expiry Date: 25/04/2025
  • Location: Plymouth, Devon
  • Salary: £25,881 FTE
  • Hours: Up to 37.5 Hours
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Maintenance Technician

Permanent Vacancy, Up To 37.5 Hours Per Week



We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician with general building, carpentry and plumbing experience to join our team, providing a pro-active, customer focused service across our organisation.



Role Overview:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in providing a comprehensive maintenance service to the main Hospice building and leased/owned buildings which form part of the estate. The Technician will work in partnership with the Facilities Team to ensure such buildings remains safe, functional, and welcoming for our patients, staff, and visitors. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, general maintenance tasks, and supporting the upkeep of our buildings and grounds.



Key Responsibilities:

Perform general maintenance and repair tasks across the hospice, including plumbing, electrical, and heating work.



Carry out regular inspections of the facilities (including fire alarms, lighting systems, portable appliances, and water services) to identify and address any issues promptly.



Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, keeping accurate records of maintenance activities.



Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.



Carry out safety and basic maintenance checks on St Luke's vehicles.







Key Skills and Experience:

Relevant recognised Level 3 Maintenance Training Scheme or appropriate City & Guilds Certificate/NVQ in Electrical Maintenance and Installations.



General building, Carpentry and Plumbing experience.



Basic IT skills.



Excellent communication skills with a friendly, approachable, professional manner.



A proactive attitude and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.







St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.

Please note St Luke's Hospice Plymouth does not possess a license to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.



Closing Date: 25 April 20251st Interview Date: 6 May 20252nd Interview Date: 8 May 2025



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.
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Benefits and rewards

As valued members of the St Luke’s team, our staff enjoy a wide range of benefits and rewards. As well as generous annual leave and pension schemes,  there’s a fantastic health scheme providing access to a GP, counselling and practical information helplines 24/7, plus a contribution to the costs of your everyday health, such as eye tests, dental work and physiotherapy (conditions apply – subject to eligibility). Find out more!

There’s lots more too, but don’t just take our word for it – listen to what our staff have to say…

Vision and values

Our vision is a community where no person has to die alone, in pain or in distress.

We work within our community in partnership with others to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for people affected by a life-limiting illness, by delivering and influencing exceptional care.

Our values of professionalism, respect, compassion and integrity underpin all that we do, ensuring we provide the best possible care to as many local people as we can reach, living and dying with a terminal illness.

Testimonials

I just really love it. I’ve never really not enjoyed my job. I think it’s everything, it’s the environment; the people; the patients; the visitors; the volunteers. There never goes a day that I don’t look forward to coming into work.

The environment here is a very positive proactive environment in which to work in. Everyone is listened to, everyone is valued. Everyone who works here strives to uphold our core values.

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Message from the CEO

At St Luke’s, it’s our people who make us the outstanding organisation we are.

We are an employer of distinction and choice that values our staff and the contribution they make, recognising they are more than job titles and role descriptions.

When you work for St Luke’s, you are an important part of our team and your health and wellbeing matter to us – as does your learning and development. We’re committed to providing a supportive environment where you can feel and do your best every day.

Interview lined up? You’ll be keen to shine and show off all you know about our organisation!  If there’s two documents that are a must read, please read our Strategy and Impact Report before your interview.

There are many facets to St Luke’s, the services we provide and the partners with whom we collaborate. For a deep dive into what we are aiming towards, take a look at our Strategy for the next three years ‘Every Death Matters’ . To see what we have achieved in the last year, read our Impact Report for 2023 – 2024, ‘Making a Difference’.

Alternatively, if you’d rather watch than read, simply check out the videos on our YouTube channel.

Read our 2024-2027 Strategy here
Read our 2023 - 2024 Impact Report here

Why not volunteer?

All our latest job vacancies are listed here but if you can’t find anything that suits you at the moment, why not volunteer with us?

Our wonderful volunteers make a huge contribution to St Luke’s and we simply couldn’t do what we do without them! They generously give their time to help at our reception, in our café and at our distribution centre as well as across our charity shops. In return they make new friends, learn extra skills and gain valuable experience that enhances their CVs.

Volunteer with St Luke’s today

We value and respect the diversity of our employees and welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender identity and gender expression (including women and trans people, including non-binary people), race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.

We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

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BLOG: Megan’s mighty challenge for Nanny Pearl

For many of us, holidays such as Easter and Christmas are when many of our memories with family are made, so they can be particularly poignant when you are missing a loved one. It will be family memories spurring on one supporter as she takes on the Swansea 70.3 Ironman this summer in memory of her grandmother. Megan Williams will be taking on the epic challenge in memory of her Nanny Pearl, who was cared for by St Luke’s before sadly, she died in December 2022.
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BLOG: Affordable, stylish and sustainable: our new Plympton charity shop has opened its doors!

With spring heralding new beginnings, what better time to open our newest charity shop? Featuring rails and shelves filled with carefully curated stock, our new Plympton shop welcomed its first customers this week, eager to see beyond the beautiful window display singing with the colours of the season. Located just a step away from Iceland on the Ridgeway, the new store is full of affordable, sustainable, pre-loved treasures to profit hospice care for the local community. In this case, good-quality second-hand clothes and accessories artfully arranged by colour, plus items of homeware and bric-a-brac.
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BLOG: Remember together at St Luke’s Midnight Walk 2025

Let’s remember together, as St Luke’s iconic Midnight Walk returns on Friday 11 July. Midnight Walk is our family-friendly event, with a heart full of hope, kindly sponsored once again by Michael Spiers. It’s a chance to shine a light on all those very special people who are no longer with us, while striding forward to secure the future of our hospice services at home and in our specialist unit. From young children to teenagers, and from strollers to seasoned, long-distance striders, everyone is welcome to be part of the action. And this year, for the first time, there’s a choice of four routes rather than the traditional three.
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BLOG: How Taimur aced his final Men’s Day Out in spirit

Taimur Huq was a man who lived life to the full and inspired countless people to do the same. Not even a terminal diagnosis and being reliant on an oxygen tank 24 hours a day stopped him setting and achieving new goals. An enthusiastic and loyal champion of St Luke’s Men’s Day Out for the past ten years, the former Maths teacher and outdoor education mentor was determined to take part in last weekend’s charity walk through the city, even though he would need to ride on his mobility scooter. Sadly, Tay died just six days before the flagship annual event, but the success of his mission to raise funds so that others can experience the compassionate care St Luke’s offered him and his family during the last months of his life has now gone way beyond his wildest dreams.

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