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Why join St Peter & St James Hospice?

Every team member at St Peter & St James Hospice contributes towards providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time, to everyone who needs us. 

Find out more about our mission

Employee wellbeing

  • Flexible working – variety of hours, shift patterns and remote working
  • 35 days holiday (27 + 8 Bank Holidays – pro rata)
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Senior leaders Mental Health First Aid trained
  • Monthly Occupational Health clinic
  • Eye tests and special prescription allowance for screen users

Growth and recognition

  • Access to over 200 self-development courses on our Learner Management System 
  • Leadership development programme tailored to Sussex hospices 
  • Employee of the month award 
  • Long service awards 
  • Performance related pay with regular development reviews 

If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation.

Vrishali PawarPeople Services Assistant

Communication and engagement

We aim to give everyone here a sense of purpose and belonging

Debbie GastonSpiritual Wellbeing Lead
Debbie Gaston

Rewards and benefits

  • Enhanced maternity/adoption pay 
  • Generous Pension 5% employer, 3% employee contribution 
  • Option to transfer NHS Pension (subject to pension rules) 
  • 20% discount in our charity shops 
  • Blue Light Card and Charityworker Discounts – savings on retail, travel and leisure  
  • Social and team building events 
  • Free tea and coffee 

We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do.

Gavin Carby & James DickensProperties Manager & Maintenance Technician
Two SPSJ employees smiling

Current vacancies

Join a skilled workforce, committed to excellence, making a real difference in our local community. 

Vacancy
Posted 3 days ago
Do you have a genuine desire to develop members of the clinical team to promote continued high quality care for patients with life limiting illnesses?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 6 (£33,706-£40,588 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursPart or full time
Contract typePermanent
Closing date16/04/2023
Interview date24/04/2023

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 4 days ago
Are you an innovative allied health care professional, nurse or social worker with significant experience in a health and social care environment looking for an exciting new challenge?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentSupportive Care Services
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 8a (£50,000 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing date16/04/2023
Interviews28/04/2023

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 days ago
Are you an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse looking for some night shifts in a small local Hospice inpatient unit?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055-£32,934 FTE) plus enhanced pay for working unsocial hours
Working hoursup to 33 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 1 month ago
Are you an experienced Relationship Fundraiser looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Job Features

Job CategoryFundraising
DepartmentFundraising & Marketing
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£25,504 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateN/A

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 2 months ago
Are you compassionate and an excellent organiser, communicator, motivator and team player?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentSupportive Care Services
LocationNorth Chailey and local Community
SalaryBand 4 (£22,330 FTE)
Working hours30 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing date23/03/2023

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 2 months ago
Would you like to play an important part in the success of our Retails stores?

Job Features

Job CategoryRetail
DepartmentRetail - Distribution Centre
LocationHurstpierpoint
SalaryBand 2 (£19,365 FTE)
Working hours22.5 - 37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications.
Option to Job ShareYes

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 3 months ago
Are you an experienced doctor passionate about palliative care looking to work ad-hoc hours?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentDoctors
LocationNorth Chailey
SalarySalary equivalent to sessional rate based on NHS scale
Working hoursVariable with 1 in 4 on-call
Contract typeBank
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 3 months ago
Are you an experienced Relationship Fundraising Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Job Features

Job CategoryFundraising
DepartmentFundraising
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 6 (£31,992 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Are you friendly and organised with excellent customer service skills?

Job Features

Job CategoryRetail
DepartmentRetail
LocationBurgess Hill
SalaryBand 2 (£19,365 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday on a rota basis)
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Are you a caring, kind and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work ad hoc hours?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055 - 32,934 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursVariety of hours and shifts available, day and night
Contract typeBank
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Do you have experience of providing care in the Community?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentCommunity Team
LocationNorth Chailey and local community
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055-32,934 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursMonday to Friday (with weekend on rotation)
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications
Option to job shareYes

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Are you a caring, kind and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a difference to those most in need?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055-32,934 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursVariety of hours and shifts available, day and night
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Do you have an interest in developing your clinical knowledge and a genuine desire to promote continued high quality care for patients with life limiting illnesses?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 4 (£23,949 - £26,282 FTE)
Working hoursVariety of hours and shifts available, day and night
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 months ago
We are always on the lookout for new talent so if none of our current vacancies match your skills and interests, please apply here.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Clinical, Fundraising, Retail, Support Function

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 months ago
We are always on the lookout for new talent so if none of our current vacancies match your skills and interests, please apply here.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Clinical, Fundraising, Retail, Support Function

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 3 days ago
Do you have a genuine desire to develop members of the clinical team to promote continued high quality care for patients with life limiting illnesses?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 6 (£33,706-£40,588 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursPart or full time
Contract typePermanent
Closing date16/04/2023
Interview date24/04/2023

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 4 days ago
Are you an innovative allied health care professional, nurse or social worker with significant experience in a health and social care environment looking for an exciting new challenge?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentSupportive Care Services
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 8a (£50,000 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing date16/04/2023
Interviews28/04/2023

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 days ago
Are you an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse looking for some night shifts in a small local Hospice inpatient unit?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055-£32,934 FTE) plus enhanced pay for working unsocial hours
Working hoursup to 33 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 2 months ago
Are you compassionate and an excellent organiser, communicator, motivator and team player?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentSupportive Care Services
LocationNorth Chailey and local Community
SalaryBand 4 (£22,330 FTE)
Working hours30 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing date23/03/2023

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 3 months ago
Are you an experienced doctor passionate about palliative care looking to work ad-hoc hours?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentDoctors
LocationNorth Chailey
SalarySalary equivalent to sessional rate based on NHS scale
Working hoursVariable with 1 in 4 on-call
Contract typeBank
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Are you a caring, kind and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work ad hoc hours?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055 - 32,934 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursVariety of hours and shifts available, day and night
Contract typeBank
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Do you have experience of providing care in the Community?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentCommunity Team
LocationNorth Chailey and local community
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055-32,934 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursMonday to Friday (with weekend on rotation)
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications
Option to job shareYes

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Are you a caring, kind and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a difference to those most in need?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£27,055-32,934 FTE), plus enhanced pay for unsocial hours
Working hoursVariety of hours and shifts available, day and night
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 5 months ago
Do you have an interest in developing your clinical knowledge and a genuine desire to promote continued high quality care for patients with life limiting illnesses?

Job Features

Job CategoryClinical
DepartmentInpatient Unit
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 4 (£23,949 - £26,282 FTE)
Working hoursVariety of hours and shifts available, day and night
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 months ago
We are always on the lookout for new talent so if none of our current vacancies match your skills and interests, please apply here.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Clinical, Fundraising, Retail, Support Function

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 1 month ago
Are you an experienced Relationship Fundraiser looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Job Features

Job CategoryFundraising
DepartmentFundraising & Marketing
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 5 (£25,504 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateN/A

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 3 months ago
Are you an experienced Relationship Fundraising Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Job Features

Job CategoryFundraising
DepartmentFundraising
LocationNorth Chailey
SalaryBand 6 (£31,992 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 months ago
We are always on the lookout for new talent so if none of our current vacancies match your skills and interests, please apply here.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Clinical, Fundraising, Retail, Support Function

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 2 months ago
Would you like to play an important part in the success of our Retails stores?

Job Features

Job CategoryRetail
DepartmentRetail - Distribution Centre
LocationHurstpierpoint
SalaryBand 2 (£19,365 FTE)
Working hours22.5 - 37.5 hours per week
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications.
Option to Job ShareYes

Apply Online

Are you friendly and organised with excellent customer service skills?

Job Features

Job CategoryRetail
DepartmentRetail
LocationBurgess Hill
SalaryBand 2 (£19,365 FTE)
Working hours37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday on a rota basis)
Contract typePermanent
Closing dateAs soon as we have received the optimum number of applications

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 months ago
We are always on the lookout for new talent so if none of our current vacancies match your skills and interests, please apply here.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Clinical, Fundraising, Retail, Support Function

Apply Online

Vacancy
Posted 6 months ago
We are always on the lookout for new talent so if none of our current vacancies match your skills and interests, please apply here.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Clinical, Fundraising, Retail, Support Function

Apply Online

The journey from candidate to colleague

We will adapt depending on the vacancy and/or if candidates require any adjustments, but these are the steps you can expect from the recruitment process. 

  1. Application via our Working with us page 
  2. Notification when the shortlisting is taking place 
  3. Short telephone conversation with the recruiting manager 
  4. Competency-based in-person or online interview (include link to Visitor information) 
  5. In some cases, practical exercise 
  6. Job offer 
  7. Pre-employment checks (references, health questionnaire, right to work in the UK, DBS if applicable) 
  8. Join the team 

If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at hr@stpjhospice.org. 

Feedback on the recruitment process

If you would like to provide feedback on St Peter & St James Hospice’s recruitment process please use our complaints, compliments and feedback form 

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