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Healthcare Assistant - Marie Curie STARS (Supportive and End of Life
Role summary
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The Healthcare Assistant supports patients with serious or terminal illness through Marie Curie’s STARS (Supportive and End of Life) service. Duties typically include personal care, comfort measures, nutrition and hydration support, mobility assistance, emotional support, observation, record keeping and working closely with nurses, families and other professionals. Applicants should demonstrate compassion, dignity, reliability and a person-centred approach, with good communication and teamwork skills. Previous healthcare or care experience is desirable, although relevant transferable experience may be considered. Candidates must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays, and follow safeguarding, infection-control, confidentiality and health-and-safety requirements.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a major UK charity dedicated to providing expert care, support and advice to people living with any terminal illness, as well as their families and carers. Its services include hospice care, nursing care in people’s homes, outpatient support, bereavement assistance, information and professional education. Marie Curie works across the United Kingdom through hospices, community teams, research activity and partnerships with the NHS and local organisations. The charity’s care focuses on comfort, dignity, choice and quality of life, rather than solely on medical treatment. Staff are expected to provide compassionate, respectful and inclusive support while working collaboratively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams. Healthcare Assistants are an important part of this workforce, helping people remain comfortable and supported during advanced illness and end-of-life care.