Job Description

Location:

St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, CM17 9JX

Salary:

31,815 - 37,816 per annum (depending on experience) and inclusive of 5% High-Cost Area Allowance

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part time applications will be considered)

Shift

pattern

07:30 - 20:00 and 19:30 - 08:00

Please note St Clare Hospice do not hold a Certificate of Sponsorship, we are therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.

Overview of role

Are you passionate about delivering truly person-centred care in a hospice setting where time, compassion, and dignity are prioritised? At St Clare Hospice, we offer a rare opportunity to work in an environment where you can focus on what matters most - providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care with the time and space to do it properly.



We are currently recruiting to our 8-bedded Inpatient Unit, a calm and supportive space where patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do.



You do not need to be an expert in palliative care to join our team--what matters most is your compassion, commitment, and willingness to learn. We are looking for the right person, and we will support you with full training and development to help you thrive in your role.

Why join St Clare Hospice?

At St Clare Hospice, we believe that great care starts with a great team. We are proud to offer a supportive, values-driven working environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Your Benefits

NHS Pension and annual leave transfer: Bring your NHS pension and annual leave entitlement with you when you join us. Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of ample, free parking at our peaceful Hastingwood site. Freshly Prepared Meals: Access discounted meals cooked daily by our on-site chef.

Professional Development

Career Growth: We are committed to developing our workforce and offer a wide range of opportunities for learning, growth and progression. Supportive Environment: Benefit from regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development. Training Provided: You do not need to be an expert in palliative care--we will provide full training and support to help you succeed.

Staff Satisfaction

We are proud of the culture we have built at St Clare Hospice. In our 2024 staff survey, our colleagues told us:


100% would be happy for a friend or family member to receive care from us 96% enjoy their work 96% are proud to work at St Clare Hospice

These results reflect the supportive, compassionate and values-driven environment we strive to maintain every day.

For an informal discussion, please contact

Rosie Hewer (IPU Manager) on 01279 773713 or email: rosie.hewer@stclarehospice.org.uk

How to apply

Please complete a St Clare Hospice application form telling us why you feel you are suitable for this role (in particular, explaining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the Person Specification).



Please send your application documents to: hr@stclarehospice.org.uk





St Clare Employee Benefits

Key dates

Closing date:

Sunday 28th December 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01279 773744 or email hr@stclarehospice.org.uk



We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.



Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

A note to agencies

We understand that agencies do search for opportunities to work with organisations such as ourselves. However, we request that you do not contact us in relation to the vacancies advertised above. We respond to enquiries from individuals seeking employment directly.