About us
Working at St Leonard’s Hospice is more than a job. We are passionate about supporting people facing life-limiting illnesses and bereavement. We are committed to our communities and helping even more people access our unrivalled care.
Our diverse and friendly team work together as One Hospice, putting patients and families at the centre of everything we do – from our nursing team fulfilling one last dying wish, to our charity shops selling pre-loved goods to help raise vital funds. All the time supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who give their time to help a cause close to their hearts and to learn new skills.
To find out more about what it's like to work and volunteer at the Hospice, please click on the link below.
Our staff benefits
Competitive salary
our pay is above NHS rates
Attractive pension
including NHS pension subject to eligibility
Free parking
Up to 41 days annual leave per year
Professional membership fees paid
Life assurance
2.5x annual salary
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
in line with NHS scheme
Free drinks and subsistence meals
24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
For you and your family including legal and financial advice
Reward and Recognition Scheme
Including huge discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and health plans
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"I love that we are a small team committed to giving patients the best care. Everyone is really lovely and welcoming. I have many ideas and it is great to be given the autonomy to implement them. I have ambitions for the future and it's great to be an environment where you development is so well supported"
Nicola Fenton
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Learning and development
Learning and development is really important to ensure we have the right skills in place to provide the best care for our patients. We are dedicated to supporting our teams to reach their full potential.
From induction to formal training up to Master’s degree level, we give you the skills to be the best you can be. Here are just a few of the development opportunities we offer:
- Apprenticeships
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Regular supervision/ coaching
- E-learning
- CPD support
- Study days
- Formal training up to Master’s Degree level
- Peer, mentor, line manager support
Our values
St Leonard’s CARES. Our culture is rooted in our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Synergy, in terms of how we operate and interact with patients, families and each other.
To find out more about our vision, mission and values, please click on the link below.
Speculative CV
Can't find the role for you? Register your CV with us and a member of the HR team will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills an experience become available.
FAQs
Yes of course! We are always keen to hear from people with a wide range of skills. Whilst we may not have a live vacancy now, we have colleagues working in a wide range of roles from catering and communications, to clinical and care. Send us your CV and we will add you to our talent pool for 6 months – if during this time we have a vacancy we think might be of interest to you we will let you know!
Step 1 – Apply for your chosen role by completing our application form.
Step 2 – We will let you know once we have received this and let you know if you have been shortlisted.
Step 3 – If you are shortlisted you will be invited to an interview with us.
Step 4 – We’ll then complete all of the required pre-employment checks for successful candidates.
Step 5 – Congratulations! It’s time to start.
Our selection process is designed to help bring out the best in our candidates so we get to see the real you! The interview panel (normally two to three people) will ask you a number of questions to learn more about your skills and experience and how they match the needs of the role you have applied for.
In a nutshell - be yourself! Don’t put yourself under too much pressure, remember we’re just people too and we understand that interviews can be stressful. Don’t forget to prepare, and be on time.
Once we have made an offer, we are keen to get you started as part of the team as soon as possible. But we do need to make sure all checks are completed before we can finalise an offer. This includes references, DBS checks (where relevant), right to work in the UK and medical clearance from Occupational Health.
Our contact details
Telephone
HR team 01904 777763
Volunteer team 01904 777765
hr@stleonardshospice.org.uk
volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk