• Job Description

  Req#: B0286-25-0005?language=en&page=866&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  If you are looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment, then this is the role for you...

  This is a wonderful opportunity to create a stimulating environment to promote activities alongside education with health benefits.With a clear understanding of the benefits of therapeutic activities in a palliative care setting, you will possess the adaptability to liaise and coordinate across a variety of sessions meeting the needs of each individuals unique requirements.

  You will bring a passion for providing a high standard of service with a holistic approach to care, whilst co-ordinating the smooth and efficient management of the therapeutic play and activity service for all children, young people and adults who access our services, working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

  Here are St Andrews we strive to make every second count, and where every moment creates a memory for the family. We aim to bring joy, happiness and laughter to our Childrens Services, and support tears and sad times with the utmost care and compassion. Having a role whereby you play a key part in providing this, you and the team can give the best possible care to our patients and their families, really puts this role at the heart of the Hospice.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will provide a high standard of service with a holistic approach to care. They will co-ordinate the smooth and efficient management of the therapeutic play and activity service for all patients (adults & childrens) working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, using initiative but seeking guidance from the Therapeutic Activities Coordinator or the Head of Childrens & Head of Wellbeing Services as necessary.

  About us

  Contrary to the belief that Hospices are sad, depressing, and upsetting places to work, this is certainly not the case here at St Andrews Hospice. We offer a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where our patients, families and staff are at the heart of everything we do, in striving to make each day enjoyable for everyone.

  As the Wellbeing Senior Palliative Care nurse, I feel that providing outstanding care and support is something I am passionate about. I, along with the team get to make a real difference to patients and familys journeys. I am proud to provide fun, rewarding, creative and engaging opportunities for patients that help give enjoyment every day. Our Childrens and Wellbeing Support Services helps patients to live well by being as in control of their condition as possible and, achieve the things that are important to them.

  If you want to be part of this, then we would love to hear from you.

  If you want to be part of this, then I would love to hear from you.

  In return we offer you:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Paid Professional Registrations.
  • Bridge Tolls paid.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Access to excellent staff benefits.
  • Long Service Reward Scheme.
  • Excellent annual leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Life Insurance x 3 salary.
  • Occupational Schemes.
  • Excellent CPD.

  We would very much welcome applicants to look around our amazing facilities.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £24,885 to £26,097 a year Salary based on 37.5 hours

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  B0286-25-0005

  Job locations

  St. Andrews Hospice

  Peaks Lane

  Grimsby

  DN32 9RP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Deliver, alongside the childrens & adults / wellbeing service team members, day-to-day activities in a motivating and inspiring environment that will stimulate patients learning, development and understanding. This will occasionally include sourcing materials from external providers.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Deliver, alongside the childrens & adults / wellbeing service team members, day-to-day activities in a motivating and inspiring environment that will stimulate patients learning, development and understanding. This will occasionally include sourcing materials from external providers.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience and knowledge of working with patients within a health care setting.
  • Previous experience with delivering educational and play activities.
  • Proven ability to provide play activates within a palliative/health care setting for patients with complex care needs.

  Desirable

  • Bereavement, loss and grief support work.
  • Multidisciplinary team working.
  • Previous hospice work.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 and relevant qualification to the post.
  • Good standard of general education.

  Desirable

  • Childhood bereavement support/counselling.
  • Willingness to commit to further relevant study.

  Knowledge, Skills & Qualities

  Essential

  • The confidence to manage and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
  • Knowledge around developmental milestones and childcare issues.
  • Risk management skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working skills.
  • To have effective planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to organise own workload.
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
  • To be confident in using information technology.
  • Cultural awareness.
  • Qualities:
  • Enthusiasm with creative energy as well as being able to show compassion.
  • Able to communicate with wide range of people and with sensitivity.
  • To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
  • Ability to maintain excellent rapport with patients, colleagues and visitors to the Hospice.
  • To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
  • To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of patient services in a constructive and efficient way.
  • Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has potential exposure to bereavement concerns.
  • To have the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the Hospice Service.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience and knowledge of working with patients within a health care setting.
  • Previous experience with delivering educational and play activities.
  • Proven ability to provide play activates within a palliative/health care setting for patients with complex care needs.

  Desirable

  • Bereavement, loss and grief support work.
  • Multidisciplinary team working.
  • Previous hospice work.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 and relevant qualification to the post.
  • Good standard of general education.

  Desirable

  • Childhood bereavement support/counselling.
  • Willingness to commit to further relevant study.

  Knowledge, Skills & Qualities

  Essential

  • The confidence to manage and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
  • Knowledge around developmental milestones and childcare issues.
  • Risk management skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working skills.
  • To have effective planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to organise own workload.
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
  • To be confident in using information technology.
  • Cultural awareness.
  • Qualities:
  • Enthusiasm with creative energy as well as being able to show compassion.
  • Able to communicate with wide range of people and with sensitivity.
  • To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
  • Ability to maintain excellent rapport with patients, colleagues and visitors to the Hospice.
  • To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
  • To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of patient services in a constructive and efficient way.
  • Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has potential exposure to bereavement concerns.
  • To have the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the Hospice Service.

  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

  St Andrews Hospice

  Address

  St. Andrews Hospice

  Peaks Lane

  Grimsby

  DN32 9RP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.standrewshospice.com (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Andrews Hospice

  Address

  St. Andrews Hospice

  Peaks Lane

  Grimsby

  DN32 9RP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.standrewshospice.com (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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