Current vacancies

Cleaner - Clinical areas

25 hours per week including alternate weekends. £6.24 per hour plus weekend supplement.

We are looking for an experienced cleaner to join our Housekeeping Team, reporting to the Cleaning Team Leader and working afternoons from 2.00pm - 7.00pm.

The role involves carrying out cleaning duties in the In-Patient Unit and other clinical areas to ensure a high sandard of hygiene and a safe environment for our patients.

You will need to be reliable, flexible and have high standards of work. It would be ideal if your cleaning experience was in a healthcare environment, but it is not essential.

As well as being part of the Cleaning team, you will also need to be helpful to the wider hospice team and to communicate appropriately when you come into contact with patients and members of the public. This post requires an Enhanced CRB check.

More information

Please download a job description and application form

Completed applications can be emailed to anne.merlin-one@stpetershospice.org or sent to her at St Peter’s Hospice, Charlton Rd, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NL.

Closing date for applications is 9th September.

Community Nurse Specialists

Band 6 - Full Time

We are expanding our Community Team to meet the demands of the caseload and we also have an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will be responsible for a caseload of patients for nominated area and for assisting and supporting your colleagues as required. You will work in partnership with primary health care teams, acting as a resource to provide specialist clinical advice, support and education, ensuring that practice is evidence based.

You will need to have extensive post-registration experience, a proven track record at a minimum of Band 5 and knowledge of specialist palliative care. You also need to have, or be willing to work towards, a specialist community palliative care degree. A teaching certificate would also be useful.

On a personal basis, you need to have excellent communication skills and be competent in the use of IT applications. You also need a valid driving license and have use of a car in order to carry out the work in the community.

More information

For an informal conversation, you can contact Graham Stubbs, Community Services Manager, from Tuesday 31st August on 0117 9159420.

Please download a job description and application form

Completed applications can be sent to anne.merlin-cone@stpetershospice.org or sent to her at St Peter's Hospice, Charlton Rd, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NL.

Closing date for applications is 10th September. We plan to interview on 21st September.

Staff Nurses - Hospice at Home

Band 5. Part time up to 30 hours per week

The hospice seeks to enable real patient and family choice for end of life care and we are currently increasing the size of our team providing care in patients' homes.

The service allows patients with complex care needs to remain at home in the last few days of their life and is also used to provide urgent respite care in the patient's home. You will work closely with the Hospice Community Nurse Specialists and the District Nursing team to provide this 24 hour service.

You must have current or recent experience in a hospital or palliative care and be prepared to work flexibly and independently whilst also being part of a team and its rota. A valid driving licence and access to use of a car is essential. Experience of community working would be helpful.

A full orientation programme will be organised and on-going staff development and training opportunities encouraged.

More information

Please download a job description and application form

Completed applications can be sent to anne.merlin-cone@stpetershospice.org or sent to her at St Peter's Hospice, Charlton Rd, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NL.

We are happy to receive applications at any time.

The strength of the Hospice is its people, paid and unpaid