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Management Accountant/Payroll

Job Title

Management Accountant/Payroll

Location

Heald Green, on occasion Little Hulton (with some remote working)

Salary

£39,388-£46,311, Hospice Band 6 Competency Based Framework

Hours

37.5 hours over 5 days of the week

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The Management Accountant/Payroll will:

  • Be responsible for the production of St Ann’s Hospice and St Ann’s Hospice Trading Company Limited monthly management accounts to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Including,
  1. Bank reconciliations
  2. Prepayments / Accruals
  3. Deferred / accrued income
  • Investigate budget variances and provide robust analysis to Finance Manager.
  • Respond to queries from Department Managers.
  • Maintain records and reconciliation to produce the Trading Company VAT Return on a quarterly basis and assist with the Hospice annual reclaim.
  • Be responsible for processing starters/leavers and other contractual changes to employee payroll on advised by People and Culture.
  • Be responsible for adjustment to employee salaries, benefits and deductions.
  • Be responsible for the collation and import of department timesheets to pay enhancement and overtime.
  • Knowledge of pension schemes and HMRC guidelines and deadlines.
  • Utilize system reports to review payroll and discuss anomalies with the Finance manager.
  • Provide support to ensure purchase ledger invoices are processed in accordance to policy, completing monthly reconciliation’s and producing a suggested payments report.
  • Assist with the production of year end Statutory Accounts for both Hospice and Trading Company.
  • Check gift aid claims ready for submission.
  • Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the submitting of information to auditors and tax advisors and responding to their queries.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the monitoring of working capital for both the Hospice and Trading company on a monthly basis.

Requirements

The Management Accountant/Payroll will have:

  • Be a qualified member of an accountancy body, a holder of an equivalent qualification or have extensive experience which supports this level of knowledge.
  • Has extensive experience in the production of both management accounts and statutory accounts.
  • Have experience in the preparation of VAT Returns and payroll
  • Strong IT skills, be proficient in Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Attend appropriate courses to ensure continue professional development.

The Management Accountant/Payroll will be able to:

  • Work independently to achieve deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and be self motivating.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience in the production of management accounts and statutory accounts.
  • Analyse and evaluate management information.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Travel independently to other hospice sites.
  • Demonstrate the hospice values.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Sue Boyes on 01614983641 or email sboyes@sah.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 22nd July 2025

Interview date: 28th July 2025

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Healthcare Assistant

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£24,793- £26,444 per annum (pro rata) Hospice Band 3, Competency Based Framework

Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours

Hours

34.5 hours per week, 11.5 hr shifts – including night shifts and weekend working on a rota basis.

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The Healthcare Assistant will:

  • Provide holistic palliative care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients and those closest to them
  • Ensure accurate record keeping on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Effectively communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the planning of care
  • Work in accordance with hospice policies to ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • To assist in providing bereavement support to carers and relative, participating in relevant remembrance events.
  • Actively participate in the hospice Performance Development review process to identify own learning needs and take necessary steps to reach objectives and develop own competence to practice.
  • Use support systems appropriately to support wellbeing and personal development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
  • Act as an ambassador for St Ann’s hospice by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • Provide support to new members of the team, students and volunteers.
  • Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team initiatives.
  • Take an active part in ward meetings.
  • Support with relevant link groups.

Requirements

The Healthcare Assistant will:

  • Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
  • Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills.
  • Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
  • Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Healthcare Assistant will be able to:

  • Demonstrate previous experience of working as a HCA in hospital or other similar care setting.
  • Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills
  • Use their own initiative and help prioritise day-to-day work.
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
  • Work as a team player
  • Maintain strict confidentiality
  • Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the welfare of adults and children.
  • Display a positive, kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
  • Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Helen Newberry on 0161 702 5417 or email hnewberry@sah.org.uk. for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 22nd June 2025

Interview date: 27th June 2025

 

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Registered Nurse

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£30,869 to 38,018 (pro rata) Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework

Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours

Hours

23-34.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, including nights)

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The Registered Nurse will:

  • Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
  • Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
  • Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
  • Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
  • Organise own time and that of junior learners.
  • Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
  • Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
  • Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
  • Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.
  • Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.
  • Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
  • Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.
  • Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
  • Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
  • In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.
  • Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
  • Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

Requirements

The Registered Nurse will have:

  • Current 1st level Registration.
  • Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant post registration palliative care experience.

Desirable:

  • Teaching and Assessing Certificate

The Registered Nurse will be able to:

  • Work as part of a team.
  • Problem solve.
  • Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
  • Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
  • Effectively organise.
  • Have a positive approach to work.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
  • Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
  • Compassionate and caring.
  • Inspire others and be a positive role model.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Helen Newberry on 0161 702 5417 or email Hnewberry@sah.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 20th June 2025

Interview date: 25th June 2025

 

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Hospice @ Home Staff Nurse

Job Title

Hospice @ Home Staff Nurse

Location

Based at Little Hulton predominantly working in Trafford

Salary

Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework, £30,869 to 37,577 (pro rata)

Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours

Hours

22.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) 7.5hr shifts between 09.00hrs and 20.00hrs

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The H@H Staff Nurse will:

  • Conduct initial assessments to patients and carers in their own living environments to plan, deliver and evaluate specialist palliative care.
  • Contribute to the holistic assessment and support of the specialist needs of patients, families and carers accessing the specialist palliative care service.
  • Provide specialist palliative care and support to patients and carers in their own living environment, identifying their specific goals, promoting and maintaining independence.
  • Effectively manage your caseload, prioritising work appropriately in order to support the safe and effective delivery of care.
  • Work collaboratively and liaise with healthcare professionals internally and externally. Attend relevant MDT meetings, huddles and GSF’s.
  • Support the team leader to ensure an effectively managed service.
  • Refer to other internal or external services where appropriate.
  • Provide bereavement support, signposting to other services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to service development and improvements in line with the clinical strategy
  • Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with organisational policy and professional requirements.
  • Work in accordance with own professional conduct (NMC).
  • Work independently and oversee members of the team.
  • Actively participate in the hospice performance development review process to identify own learning needs taking necessary steps to reach personal/professional objectives.

Requirements

The H@H Staff Nurse will have:

  • 1st level Registration or Diploma level nursing qualification and current registration with NMC.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle with car insured for business use.

Desirable

  • Completion of communication skills training
  • Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
  • Experience working in the community as a registered nurse.

The H@H Staff Nurse will be able to:

  • Use their initiative and effectively manage their time and workload.
  • Demonstrate competence with basic IT skills and Microsoft packages.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic medical records (e.g. EMIS) and be able to update records in line with organisational policy.
  • Awareness of the organisational strategic direction of the hospice in regard to the provision of specialist palliative care services.
  • Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of frequently used medications and apply knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of palliative care emergencies.
  • Demonstrate involvement in service development.
  • Foster good working relationships, communicating effectively with the MDT and service users internally and externally.
  • Work with patients and those close to them with a kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and their families about a range of complex issues including Advanced care planning.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with patients to establish patient centred goals and develop a plan to achieve them.
  • Support the delivery of hands on nursing care in conjunction with community colleagues.
  • Deliver emotional and psychological support equivalent to level.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply. 

Please contact Joanne Laidlaw, H@H Team Leader on 0161 702 5405 or email jlaidlaw@sah.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interview date: 24th June 2025

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Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Job Title

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£59,175 – £75,998 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on-call payment per annum

Hours

7 Sessions per week in total (including 1 session for on-call per week)

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

We have an established medical team with links to Salford Royal, Manchester, and Stockport Foundation Trusts.  We provide medical care to the 18 beds at Heald Green and 18 beds at Little Hulton but also support Being You Centre, Outpatient Services and a 24-hour advice line.

This post will play an integral role in delivering holistic care to our patients on the inpatient unit and supporting audit and quality improvement activities.  Our Specialty Doctors also help us support the training of medical students and postgraduate doctors.

We are developing our medical workforce to meet the demands of a modern specialist palliative care unit and have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a Specialty Doctor post across the organisation.

This post is primarily based at the Little Hulton site.  There may be occasions where you are required to work cross-site.

The Role

The Specialty Doctor will:

  • Be responsible for maintenance of the highest possible standard of medical care for patients
  • Assist in the daily management of patients on the inpatient unit including practical procedures such as venepuncture and intravenous infusions
  • Undertake initial and ongoing assessments on the inpatient unit, using the electronic patient record.
  • Support may also be provided to the Being You Centre, where medical assessments are required
  • Be involved in the provision of 1 in 5 first on call at Little Hulton with Consultant  2nd on-call.
  • First on-call will involve non-resident on-call in evenings and overnight, with ward round on the weekend
  • Working closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team enabling a holistic approach to patient care
  • Participate and lead education, training, quality improvement and research activities.
  • Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development, appraisal and revalidation activities.
  • Liaise with, and provide advice to members of the Primary Healthcare Team concerning admissions and the 24-hour advice line.
  • Adopt appropriate management responsibilities when required.

Requirements

The Specialty Doctor will:

  • Be fully registered with the GMC
  • Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
  • Have at least two years of experience in a relevant specialty or possess equivalent experience or competencies
  • Have a minimum of four years’ experience since qualifying
  • Ideally hold MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent
  • Ideally hold a Degree or Diploma in Palliative Care
  • Have multidisciplinary team working skills have a specific interest in palliative medicine and a desire to develop skills further
  • Demonstrate a breadth of experience in clinical practice
  • Be able to demonstrate personal involvement in audit and quality improvement, as well as ideally research

The Specialty Doctor will be able to:

  • Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues and ideally have undertaken advanced communication skills training
  • Be sensitive to patients’ spiritual and psychological needs
  • Understand the importance of audit, research and quality improvement in the continuing development of clinical practice
  • Show awareness of their own limitations
  • Teach undergraduates, postgraduates and other health professionals and formal training in teaching would be desirable
  • Demonstrate organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the importance of clinical governance
  • Show an understanding of voluntary sector funding and organization
  • Attend the hospice within 45-60 minutes when on call.
  • Use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
  • Show IT skills to manage the electronic patient record, clinical skills and Microsoft Office
  • Meet professional health requirements

 

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please contact Dr David Waterman, Medical Director on 0161 437 8136 for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 14th May 2025

Interview date:  2nd June 2025

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Community Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Job Title

Community Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Location

Little Hulton, Salford

Salary

Band 8a, £55,368 – £62, 319 pro rata (dependent on skills/experience), Competency Based Framework

Hours

30 hours per week, worked over any 4 of 7 days a week

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re looking for a senior clinical decision maker who can provide advice, clinical, operational and strategic leadership to the community specialist palliative care team.

The Role

  • Act as a senior clinical decision maker providing advice to the Clinical Nurse Specialists and other Healthcare professionals in relation to complex situations.
  • Provide clinical, operational and strategic leadership to the community specialist palliative care team.
  • Work across Organisational boundaries, providing advice and face to face clinical assessment over 7 days. This will include patients in Salford Royal at weekends and on Bank Holidays
  • Demonstrate and develop the skills required to practice at an advanced level including prescribing and clinical examination skills.
  • Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
  • Demonstrate the core competencies of ACNS in supportive and palliative care:
  1. Clinical
  2. Education
  3. Strategic
  4. Audit and Research

Requirements

The Community Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care will have evidence of/ be able to demonstrate:

Essential education/ experience:        

  • 1st Level Registration
  • Evidence of personal and professional development
  • Experience of working at senior Band 7 or equivalent
  • Significant experience of working and studying in specialist palliative care.
  • Significant experience of leadership and change management
  • Experienced Non-medical prescriber.
  • Clinical skills qualification or expectation to achieve this
  • Advanced Communication skills course
  • Mentorship and teaching experience
  • Experience of working in the community

Essential skills:                                      

  • Analyse interpret collate and utilise a wide range of information to enhance service development
  • Demonstrate ability to set and establish priorities
  • Be able to manage time and meet deadlines.
  • Have excellent communication skills with the ability to work across a range of services.
  • Have the ability to take on board new concepts
  • Have the ability to problem solve
  • Strategic competence
  • Audit experience

Essential specialist skills and aptitudes:       

  • Ability to play an active role in education
  • To work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Ability to evaluate research and ensure evidence based practice
  • Have a good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
  • Establish good working relationships to promote best practice
  • Take a lead in change management
  • Demonstrate experience and understanding of current issues in specialist palliative care community nursing
  • Have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in the community

Personal Attributes:      

  • Be able to manage the emotional impact of working in a specialist palliative care team
  • The ability to promote cohesive and effective team working
  • Self-aware
  • Be responsible for own CPD and personal development

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please contact Emma Barclay on 0161 702 8181 or Jennifer Forsyth on 0161 702 5406 for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 5th May 2025

Interview date:  13th May 2025

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Housekeeping Assistant

Job Title

Housekeeping Assistant

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

Band 2 – £24,323 to £24,529, Competency Based Framework.

Hours

22.5 hours per week, worked over 5/7 days

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We are looking to recruit a sensitive and empathetic individual who will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness around the hospice. You will need to be willing to support the needs of our residents and have a good understanding of the importance of ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors:

The Role

  • Help in the provision of the Housekeeping function for patients, staff and visitors.
  • Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness for all patients, staff and visitors.
  • Be responsible for the correct use of equipment.
  • Support the housekeeper with implementation of the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
  • Comply with the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
  • Adhere to infection control and COVID-19 standards.
  • Ensure high use areas are kept clean.
  • Follow the national standards of colour coding and COSHH regulations.
  • Deputise for the housekeeping supervisor when required.
  • Be responsible for accurately completing room completion check sheets.

Requirements

The Housekeeping Assistant will have:

  • Have previous experience in a similar role.
  • Will possess or be willing to develop knowledge to ensure the hospice environment is clean and safe and facilitates the need for patients.
  • Have experience in cleaning methodologies and techniques (Full training will be given).
  • Hold an NVQ in Housekeeping, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
  • Have basic level of IT skills, with willingness to develop.
  • To cover other duties when required.
  • Be prepared to undertake further training courses as required.
  • Be able to organise their time and prioritise activities.

The Housekeeping Assistant will be able to:

  • Show enthusiasm for the role and will take pride in delivery of a first class support service.
  • Communicate well with others.
  • Show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families.
  • Aspire to or have an area of specialism, to take a lead on and be proactive in developing others.
  • Demonstrate honesty and reliability.
  • Work well as part of a team and independently using own initiative.
  • Offer flexibility when required.
  • Adhere to agreed systems of work to ensure consistent level of quality.
  • Display the vision and values of the organisation at all times.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please email Mark Fletcher mfletcher@sah.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 1st May 2025

Interview date:  TBC when interview selection process has been completed

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Personal Assistant to Clinical Leaders

Personal Assistant to Clinical Leaders

  • Are you self-motivated, experienced, passionate and innovative in providing PA support?
  • Are you able to provide an effective administrative and secretarial demonstrating effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently?
  • Are you passionate about the hospice sector and motivated to support clinical leaders to lead and deliver outstanding specialist palliative care?
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

Location 

Heald Green with some cross site working at Little Hulton required.

Salary

Band 4 Competency Based Framework, £26,541 – £29,114 per annum (pro rata).

Hours

37.5 hours per week.

Contract

This is a fixed-term position due to increased demands on clinical leaders, driven in part by the transition to the new build.

Timescales

Closing date: 8th April 2025

Interview date: 16th April 2025

(We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined)

Introduction

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses,we are looking forward to continue that care and sustaining St Ann’s for future generations.

Our patients lie at the heart of everything we do and we need talented and committed people to provide their care and to ensure St Ann’s is fit for the future.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

The personal assistant (PA) will be a key member of the clinical leadership team supporting Clinical Leaders in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

The PA will need to be able to manage multiple competing demands, prioritise effectively, maintain strict confidentiality and be proactive within their role.

Requirements

The Personal Assistant will have:

  •  Extensive PA/Administrative experience with a high level of competence acquired through both training and experience.
  • Appropriate Secretarial qualifications e.g. RSA Stage 3 or equivalent
  • Ideally have RSA shorthand 80/100 WPM or equivalent
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please contact Emma Barclay, Head of Clinical Services on 0161 498 3617 for an informal chat.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

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