Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Bank Catering Assistant to join our catering team at Ashgate Hospice.

You will support the preparation and service of nutritious, appetising meals and refreshments for patients, visitors and staff, helping to ensure that patients dietary needs, preferences and comfort are met with care and dignity.

You will work as part of a friendly team, maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety while supporting the wider catering service as required.

This is an adhoc and casual bank opportunity, offering flexibility to work shifts when required. Previous catering experience is helpful, but we are looking for people who are reliable, adaptable, work well as part of a team and share our commitment to compassionate, respectful and inclusive care.

Ashgate Hospice has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and our catering team plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for those we care for.

Main duties of the job

You will assist with the preparation, presentation and service of meals and beverages for patients, visitors and staff, taking account of individual dietary requirements and preferences.

You will support patients during mealtimes, responding courteously to their needs and helping to maintain their comfort and dignity. You will maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and infection prevention, including cleaning kitchen and dining areas and following relevant procedures.

You will also assist with deliveries, stock rotation and appropriate food storage, and work flexibly with catering colleagues and volunteers to support the smooth running of the service.

About us

Ashgate Hospice provides free, specialist and compassionate care for adults living with life-limiting or incurable illnesses across North Derbyshire. We support people and those important to them through a range of services, helping people manage symptoms, understand their care and maintain the best possible quality of life.

Each year, we support more than 2,640 people and also provide practical, emotional and bereavement support to those important to them. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and encouraged to be themselves.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting our staff through training, development and wellbeing initiatives.

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, approachable and customer-focused Dining Room Assistant to join our catering team at Ashgate Hospice.

Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Based primarily in our cafe and dining room, you will provide a warm and welcoming service to patients, visitors and staff. You will serve food and beverages, operate the cafe till and help maintain a clean, safe and inviting dining environment.

You will work closely with our chefs, Catering Assistants and volunteers, supporting the wider catering service with basic food preparation, stock rotation, cleaning and other duties as required.

Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail or another customer-facing environment would be helpful, but we are more interested in your approach to customer service, reliability and willingness to learn. If you enjoy working with people and want to make a positive difference within an Outstanding hospice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a friendly, welcoming and efficient service to patients, visitors and staff using the hospice cafe and dining room. Duties will include serving food, snacks and beverages, operating the electronic till and handling payments, setting up and maintaining the dining area, and responding courteously to customer enquiries and requests.

The post holder will also support the catering team with basic food preparation, stock rotation, food storage and cleaning as required, while following food hygiene, allergen, infection prevention and health and safety procedures. The role involves working closely with chefs, Catering Assistants and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the service and maintaining high standards of customer service, cleanliness and presentation at all times.

About us

Ashgate Hospice provides free, specialist and compassionate care for adults living with life-limiting or incurable illnesses across North Derbyshire. We support people and those important to them through a range of services, helping people manage symptoms, understand their care and maintain the best possible quality of life.

Each year, we support more than 2,640 people and also provide practical, emotional and bereavement support to those important to them.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting our staff through training, development and wellbeing initiatives.

Job summary

• We are looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Co-ordinator to support the EDI Lead in embedding inclusive behaviours and a culture of belonging across Ashgate Hospice. Working within the People and Culture team, and alongside Learning and Organisational Development colleagues, you will coordinate agreed EDI learning, engagement, compliance and reporting activity so that staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, resources and confidence to work inclusively. Youll also help us keep in touch with partner organisations who are working towards the same inclusivity goals. This role will suit someone who is highly organised, confident communicating with a range of people, able to maintain accurate records and action logs, and interested in supporting practical EDI activity that makes a meaningful difference.
• Hours: 15 hours per week, 0.4 FTE. We are open to flexible working, and the role may suit short working days.
• Contract length: 18 months fixed-term contract

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will coordinate agreed EDI learning and engagement activities, including planning, administration, promotion, evaluation, action tracking and record keeping. You will help maintain accessible learning materials, SharePoint, Roadmap and learning management system pages so that resources, guidance and training records are accurate and easy to access. You will also support colleagues and volunteers to access EDI learning, identify practical barriers to participation and escalate themes or risks to the EDI Lead. You will support EDI events, awareness days, staff network activity and inclusion campaigns, coordinating logistics, communications, accessibility needs and agreed follow-up actions. You will also support accreditation, audit and compliance activity by maintaining evidence logs, action trackers, submission deadlines and accurate records to inform reporting and continuous improvement.

About us

Ashgate Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for adults living with life-limiting and incurable illnesses across North Derbyshire. Our care helps people manage symptoms, maintain independence and achieve the best possible quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide practical, emotional and bereavement support to families and those important to our patients. Every year we support more than 2,600 people through our In-Patient Unit, community services, Day Services, outpatient support and bereavement services. At Ashgate Hospice, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care and creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful difference every day.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,368 to £30,594 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

ASH1237200

Job locations

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Old Brampton

Chesterfield

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role. If youd like to learn more, feel free to contact Liz Allam at 01246 568 801 or email [email protected]. Youre also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what its like to work with us. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. We cannot accept applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager. If you're successful, a DBS check will be part of the pre-employment process, with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider, we prioritise safety, so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have the flu jab, unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, our People Services team is available at [email protected] or 01246 568 801. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance. Additional resources, like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme, are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance, you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office. Our People Services team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role. If youd like to learn more, feel free to contact Liz Allam at 01246 568 801 or email [email protected]. Youre also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what its like to work with us. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. We cannot accept applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager. If you're successful, a DBS check will be part of the pre-employment process, with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider, we prioritise safety, so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have the flu jab, unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, our People Services team is available at [email protected] or 01246 568 801. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance. Additional resources, like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme, are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance, you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office. Our People Services team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (A level or equivalent) or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the role.

Desirable

• Previous experience in coordination, learning administration, engagement or event planning, preferably within the charity, health, care or voluntary sector.
• Familiarity with hospice care and an understanding of the unique challenges and sensitivities associated with end-of life care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (A level or equivalent) or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the role. Desirable Previous experience in coordination, learning administration, engagement or event planning, preferably within the charity, health, care or voluntary sector. Familiarity with hospice care and an understanding of the unique challenges and sensitivities associated with end-of life care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Ashgate Hospicecare

Address

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Old Brampton

Chesterfield

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashgate Hospicecare

Address

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Old Brampton

Chesterfield

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join our growing SinglePoint of Access team. You will assess and prioritise external referrals into Ashgate Hospice, using your clinical knowledge and professional judgement to identify urgency, need and the most appropriate service response. You will provide advice and guidance to patients, families and healthcare professionals, work closely with our clinical teams and contribute to the ongoing development and quality improvement of the SinglePoint service.

Main duties of the job

You will assess, prioritise and process referrals, using your clinical knowledge and professional judgement to identify urgency, need and the most appropriate service or pathway. You will provide advice, guidance and signposting to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals, ensuring referral outcomes are communicated and accurately recorded.

You will work closely with Care Coordinators, clinical teams and external professionals across primary care, community and hospital settings to support effective referral pathways and coordinated care.

You will contribute to the ongoing development and quality improvement of the SinglePoint service, including clinical audit, service evaluation and patient feedback, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice, documentation and professional communication.

About us

Ashgate Hospice offers free, specialist, compassionate care for adults living with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney and lung conditions. Based in North Derbyshire, we support people and those important to them through a range of free and fee-paying services.

Each year, we support over 2,640 people, helping them to manage symptoms, stay informed about their care, and maintain the best possible quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to those important to them, including practical and emotional support, as well as bereavement care when someone has died.

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and compassionate Bank Housekeeper to join our Estates team at Ashgate Hospice.

You will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff, working across both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospice. You will carry out a range of cleaning and housekeeping duties using appropriate equipment and techniques, while following infection prevention, health and safety and cleaning procedures.

This is an active role requiring good attention to detail, the ability to organise your own workload and a flexible approach to changing priorities. You will work alongside the Housekeeper Team Leader and wider Estates team and may come into contact with patients and families, so a calm, respectful and compassionate approach is essential.

Previous housekeeping or healthcare experience would be helpful but is not essential, as full training will be provided. If you take pride in your work and want to make a difference in an Outstanding hospice, we would love to hear from you.

Ad hoc and casual hours as required. Shifts hours are Monday - Friday between 7:30 and 18:00, and Saturday - Sunday between 7:30 and 16:30.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will maintain high standards of cleanliness across the hospice, including patient rooms and bays, clinical and non-clinical areas, offices, corridors and toilets.

Duties will include routine and deep cleaning, floor care, waste disposal, replenishing essential supplies and supporting laundry and bedding requirements. The post holder will use cleaning equipment and products safely and appropriately, maintaining equipment in a clean and serviceable condition. They will follow infection prevention and control, COSHH, health and safety and hospice procedures at all times. The role also involves working sensitively around patients, relatives and visitors, reporting faults or concerns to the appropriate colleague and working collaboratively with the Housekeeper Team Leader and wider Estates team to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

About us

Ashgate Hospice provides free, specialist and compassionate care for adults living with life-limiting or incurable illnesses across North Derbyshire. We support people and those important to them through a range of services, helping people manage symptoms, understand their care and maintain the best possible quality of life.

Each year, we support more than 2,640 people and also provide practical, emotional and bereavement support to those important to them.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting our staff through training, development and wellbeing initiatives.

Job summary

The Clinical Services Administrator provides high-quality administrative and reception support across Community Services, the Inpatient Unit (IPU) and Main Reception. Working as part of the wider Clinical Administration Team, the postholder will rotate across service areas through a planned rota, supporting patient pathways, maintaining accurate records and coordinating communication with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external providers. The role requires an organised, adaptable and professional approach, with the confidence to move between teams, adjust quickly to different working environments and respond positively to changing service priorities while managing competing demands. The postholder must also work sensitively with patients and families. A structured induction and training programme will support the development of competence across all three service areas.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide administrative support across Community Services, the IPU and Main Reception, working to a planned rotational rota. Duties include processing and coordinating referrals, maintaining accurate electronic patient records, supporting patient admissions, discharges and transfers, managing telephone enquiries, arranging transport and coordinating communications with healthcare professionals and external providers. The role will also provide professional and sensitive support to patients, families, visitors and healthcare professionals, including reception and front-of-house duties. The postholder will maintain confidentiality, follow organisational procedures and contribute to effective and consistent administrative support across clinical services. Full training and competency support will be provided across all areas.

About us

Ashgate Hospice offers free, specialist, compassionate care for adults living with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney and lung conditions. Based in North Derbyshire, we support people and those important to them through a range of free and fee-paying services. Each year, we support over 2,640 people, helping them to manage symptoms, stay informed about their care, and maintain the best possible quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to those important to them, including practical and emotional support, as well as bereavement care when someone has died.

Job summary

We are looking for a Governance & Executive Support Assistant to join our hospice team and play an important role in supporting strong leadership, effective governance and high-quality care for the people and families we serve. Our Governance Team is a small but a passionate group that helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure we deliver our strategy and in turn delivering the best possible care.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Board, Chief Executive and Chairs of sub-groups/meetings to prepare meeting agendas, produce high quality meeting minutes and ensure all meetings run smooth and efficient in line with their Terms of Reference. You will provide high quality executive support to the Board, Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team as required.

About us

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services. Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.