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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.

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.

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Bank Domestic Assistant

  • 11 Days Left
  • Updated: 22/04/2026
  • Ref: 1193860
  • Expiry Date: 04/05/2026
  • Location: Turnchapel, Plymouth
  • Salary: £12.81 Per Hour with 12.07% Hourly Enhancement
  • Hours: Zero Hours/Bank
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Bank Domestic Assistant

Hours: Zero/Bank

Salary: £12.81 Per Hour with 12.07% Hourly Enhancement



Are you caring, positive and enthusiastic with great attention to detail? Are you looking for a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference? If yes, we are looking for a Bank/Casual Domestic Assistant to join our friendly Domestic team and would love to hear from you!

As a member of our Domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring that a clean and safe environment is provided for our patients, visitors and staff at all times. You will be an important part of the team that ensures that patients in our care feel valued as individuals.

Little or no experience will be considered for the right candidate – you will have all the training and support you need if you haven’t done this kind of work before.

There’s a lot to do but if you think you have the skills and positive attitude to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of quality care, this could be the role for you.



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.



Closing Date: Monday 4 May 20261st Interview Date: Monday 11 May 20262nd Interview Date: Thursday 14 May 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.

Business Support & Digital Productivity Specialist...

  • 7 Days Left
  • Updated: 22/04/2026
  • Ref: 1191859
  • Expiry Date: 30/04/2026
  • Location: Plymouth, Devon
  • Salary: £25,875.60 Per Annum (£43,126 FTE)
  • Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week
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Business Support & Digital Productivity Specialist...

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £25,875.60 Per Annum (£43,126 Full-Time Equivalent)

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week





About St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth provides specialist end‑of‑life care, supporting patients and families with compassion, dignity and respect. We are committed to continually improving how we work so that our people can focus on what matters most — delivering outstanding care and support to our community.

As part of this commitment, we are investing in modern ways of working, strong governance and effective digital systems that support our senior leaders and Trustees to operate at their best.



The Role

We are seeking a Business and Digital Productivity Specialist to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time basis (22.5 hours per week) to lead a focused programme of improvement across digital productivity and governance systems.

This is a senior, specialist role with organisational impact rather than task‑based delivery. You will lead the design, implementation and embedding of Microsoft 365, Teams and Copilot‑enabled ways of working, strengthening governance assurance, decision‑making, information quality and follow‑through across our Executive Team, Board of Trustees and senior leadership forums.

Working with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement, you will provide expert advice, practical solutions and change leadership, ensuring improvements are sustainable, compliant and aligned to St Luke’s strategic priorities.



Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and optimisation of digital productivity systems using Microsoft 365 as an integrated ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Planner, Copilot and related tools).

Own and continuously improve governance operating models for Board, SMT and trustee sub‑committees, including agendas, papers, action tracking, decision logs and document repositories.

Design and embed systems that support assurance, transparency, audit readiness and statutory responsibilities.

Lead and support change at pace, moving senior leaders from manual or inconsistent practices to clear, standardised and sustainable ways of working.

Design and deliver targeted training, coaching, templates and digital guidance to build capability and confidence.

Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements.



About You

You will bring significant experience of leading digital productivity, governance or operational improvements at senior or executive level, with the credibility to influence Trustees and Executive Directors.



Essential requirements include:

Proven experience designing and embedding Microsoft 365‑enabled ways of working in senior or regulated environments.

Experience supporting Boards, Trustees or senior leadership teams.

Strong understanding of governance, confidentiality, information governance and risk management.

Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to explain complex digital concepts clearly and practically.

Confidence, professionalism and sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.

You will be proactive, solutions‑focused and motivated by making a meaningful organisational impact, with a commitment to continuous improvement and modern ways of working.



Why Join St Luke’s?

Opportunity to shape how our most senior leaders and Trustees work, collaborate and make decisions.

A role with real organisational influence and visibility.

Supportive, values‑driven environment focused on care, compassion and excellence.

Commitment to learning, development and innovation.



How to Apply

Please submit your application in line with the instructions provided. For an informal discussion about the role, we welcome enquiries.

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.



Closing Date: 23:59 Thursday 30 April 20261st Interview Date: Tuesday 12 May 20262nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged



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.

Catering Assistant

  • 13 Days Left
  • Updated: 22/04/2026
  • Ref: 1195344
  • Expiry Date: 06/05/2026
  • Location: Turnchapel, Plymouth
  • Salary: £9,351.25 Per Annum (£25,048 FTE)
  • Hours: 14 Hours Per Week
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Catering Assistant

Salary: £9,351.25 Per Annum (£25,048 Full-Time Equivalent)

Hours: 14 Hours Per Week (4 Days-On, 4 Days-Off Rota)



St Luke’s Hospice at Turnchapel, Plymouth requires a Catering Assistant to work in their busy kitchen and Driftwood Café, providing nutritional meals to the patients in our Specialist Unit as well as snacks and meals in the Driftwood café, that serves visitors, families and staff.



We are proud to have gained 5 star standard from the environmental health for their kitchen and café, demonstrating the high standards they have for food hygiene, safety procedures, structural compliance, management of procedures and training records of the staff.



As the successful candidate you will work as part of the team to meet deadlines and ensure the high standard of food is maintained. You will be expected to go on to the wards, talk to the patients and find out what they would like to eat, taking into account any special dietary requirements.



To deliver and maintain the high standards at St Luke’s, the successful candidate will work a 4-day on, 4-day off rota, including weekends. A degree of flexibility is required to cover holidays, etc.



Cook experience is desirable as there may occasionally be the opportunity to act up.



St Luke’s is committed to the development of its staff and the successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills and undertake appropriate training as required.



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.



Closing Date: 23:59 Wednesday 6 May 20261st Interview Date: Friday 15 May 20262nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged



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 2024 – 2025 – Compassionate care in action.

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 2024 - 2025 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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