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At St Margaret’s Hospice Care, over 350 staff and over 900 volunteers provide care and support to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness across Somerset.

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We recognise that every person is an individual with different needs, preferences and abilities. We aim to reflect this diversity in everything we do, particularly when attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We are committed to implementing policies designed to promote equality of opportunity in our employment practice.

We have a range of hospice jobs at St Margaret’s, both paid, bank and volunteering roles, in our community team, shops, In-Patient Unit, therapy teams, and fundraising department, to name just a few. Our staff tell us there are so many benefits of working for St Margaret’s, especially the reward of making each day count for patients and their families. We also offer a range of staff benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and free parking.

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We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We always treat people fairly, with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate discrimination, victimisation or harassment. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, aptitude, qualifications and experience.

We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. We have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all applicants at the outset of the recruitment process.

Assessment will be based on the suitability of a person with the objective that no one is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We will ensure that the special needs of job applicants and employees are considered constructively, creatively, and in line with the spirit of disability legislation.

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What we offer at St Margaret’s Hospice

St Margaret’s Hospice jobs promote a stimulating and positive working environment, the opportunity to develop new skills, and the satisfaction of supporting the St Margaret’s team while contributing to the care and support of over 5,000 people each year.

In return for your expertise, we provide

  • The opportunity to remain in the NHS pension scheme if already contributing (or have been within last 12 months)
  • Auto enrolment for eligible staff into the workplace pension scheme with matched employer contributions
  • Recognise continuous service date for holiday entitlement for clinical staff paid at band 5 and above who join us direct from the NHS or another hospice
  • Life assurance cover
  • Buying and selling annual leave scheme
  • Health Cash Plans
  • Enhanced maternity pay, where eligible
  • Access to learning and support opportunities
  • Free car parking
  • Eligibility for NHS discounts – Blue Light Card, etc.
  • Virtual medical care: non-emergency medical care offering unlimited access to 24/7 GP consultations for employees, their partners, and dependent children* as well as expert case management
  • Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering: counselling; support; legal, financial and medical information and advice, a vitality and wellbeing health portal.

*Eligibility criteria applies. 

Everyone has been so welcoming, making it so easy to fit into my new job role. The training is really good and has just made me feel like that I do can make a difference in what I do."
Anon – Staff Survey
I have never felt so well supported and welcomed into a new role. The support systems in place are robust and consistent."
Anon – Staff Survey
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Current Vacancies

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Volunteering Opportunities

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