Job summary

16 hours per week to be worked over 7 day rota

You will work 4 days per week and every other weekend

£25,853 per annum full time which is £11,030 per annum pro rata for 16 hours per week

Are you passionate about creating a warm and comforting environment? Do you have exceptional cleaning skills and an eye for detail? Join our team at St Oswalds Hospice as a Housekeeper and play a vital role in providing a clean and serene atmosphere for our patients and their families during their time of need. As a Housekeeper, your primary focus will be to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of our hospice. No experience is needed as full training will be given.

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Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed.

You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.

Interview date; Monday 12 October 2026

About us

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found

Registered Charity No. 503386

St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Disability Confident Leader

Job summary

Medical Secretary & Personal Assistant to the Senior Medical Team

30 hours per week

Applicants must be available to work Mondays and Fridays as part of their contracted hours

£27,113 - £29,155 per annum full time which is £21,690 - £23,324 per annum pro rata

At St Oswald's Hospice, we provide outstanding specialist palliative care and end of life care, supporting patients and families with compassion, dignity and respect. We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to join our Day Services team in a key support role.

This varied role combines traditional Personal Assistant responsibilities to the Senior Medical Team, including diary management, meeting coordination and minute taking, with a full range of medical secretarial duties including the management of clinical correspondence, referral administration, patient pathway coordination and the maintenance of accurate records. As a central point of contact for clinical and administrative matters, you will help ensure the smooth running of Adult Clinical Services, support effective service delivery and contribute to the provision of excellent patient care.

Interview date; Friday 23rd October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Have experience in a PA, senior administrator, secretarial or medical administration role.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident managing competing priorities and working independently.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and administration systems.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and a commitment to high-quality service.
• Previous healthcare, hospice or medical administration experience would be advantageous.

About us

We Can Offer You

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Support for personal and professional growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative hospice services.

Disability Confident Leader.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Registered Charity No. 503386

St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.

Job summary

Registered General Nurse - Focus on Living Centre

Part-Time 18 hours per week

£35,420 - £38,085 per annum full time which is £17,001 - £18,280 pro rata for 18 hours per week

To be worked over Tuesday-Thursday

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years

St Oswalds Hospice is a renowned hospice dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to individuals and their families. Our mission is to provide specialist palliative and end of life care to adults, children and young people in the north east of England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered General Nurse to work alongside and support the Sister of the Focus on Living Nursing Team in delivering high-quality care to people living with progressive, life-limiting illnesses.

The Focus on Living Centre is an evolving and innovative service providing holistic palliative care through a combination of a Virtual/Day Ward and therapeutic wellbeing programmes.

If after reading the job description you require further information please contact Kath Clark, Matron for Day Services 01912850063 ext 2075 , [email protected] or Jennifer Saunderson, Sister for Focus on Living 01912850063 ext 2115, [email protected]

Interview date; Tuesday 29th September 2026

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the service supports people with complex palliative and supportive care needs through clinical assessment, symptom management, care coordination, rehabilitation, and wellbeing interventions delivered both face-to-face and virtually.

Our services include the assessment, management and coordination of the Virtual/Day Ward, therapeutic and wellbeing activities, virtual groups, telephone support, and face-to-face consultations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery and ongoing development of the Virtual/Day Ward, supporting patients to remain safely at home while receiving high-quality specialist palliative care. The role includes monitoring patient needs, developing care plans, coordinating with community and acute services, and contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making.

About us

Registered Charity No. 503386

St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer

Disability Confident Leader.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

We do not offer sponsorships and you must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.

This role involves direct contact with vulnerable adults, children, or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child, young person and young adult, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures.

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.