We are an inclusive organisation, that promotes equality and embraces the diversity of our community. We are open and transparent with our staff, and invest in your training and development.
Job opportunities at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Be a part of something special
We treat all our staff, patients, and volunteers with the utmost respect and dignity, and are compassionate to their needs in this ever changing world. If you align with our values, then Dr Kershaw’s is the place for you; start a new career today and join our growing team that puts our local community and our patients at the heart of all we do!
Dr Kershaw’s is an independent hospice and registered charity serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with a life-limiting illness.
Our Values
Our Core Value: You are at the heart of everything we do!
Inclusiveness
Openness & Transparency
Dignity & Respect
Responsiveness
Compassion
High Quality Care
Available roles
We currently don’t have any job opportunities, please check back at a later date.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do!
Supporting your health and wellbeing
Mental Health First Aiders
The Hospice takes a proactive role in supporting mental health at work, raising awareness and reducing the stigma. Trained mental health first aiders can offer guidance and support.
Occupational Health
Our Occupational Health Service can provide support where needed.
Employee Wellbeing
We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees with regular Wellbeing Weeks and a wide ranging toolkit to promote work life balance and a happy workforce. Staff also can be referred for counselling / CBT as well as being able to access Complementary Therapies at the Hospice.
Menopause Friendly Workplace
We provide advice to enable any employee managing menopause to be supported at work.
Flexible / hybrid working
Where the needs of our services can be met, we offer flexible/hybrid working to employees.
Flexible working arrangements offer our employees numerous benefits, including improved work-life balance, increased job satisfaction, reduced stress, and greater autonomy, ultimately boosting productivity and wellbeing.
Employment benefits
There are a number of additional benefits to working at the Hospice:
- A minimum of 27 Annual leave days (plus Bank Holidays) – given in hours to help taking them be as flexible as possible
- An Employer contributory Standard Life Pension
- Staff development – clinical and non-clinical training delivered, alongside a full induction process
- Annual Appraisal discussions and regular, supportive one-to-one meetings throughout the year
- Access to Employee discounts such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Blue Light Card and Company Shop
- Access to our Staff Pantry
- Free Parking on site
- Subsidised hot and cold meals and snacks at our fabulous on-site Café
- A lovely, light, friendly and clean, modern environment to work in
Diversity & Equality Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, Dr Kershaw’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice aims to create an environment that encourages and values diversity within its workforce and builds on the differences individuals bring, enabling the Hospice’s continued success. You are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences in order to meet the changing needs of our patients, staff and volunteers.
We seek to promote diversity and to respond to the needs of all individuals in a fair and equitable manner, whilst observing our commitment and responsibility to comply with the Equality Act.
I love working at the Hospice, the people are so warm and lovely, and every day is different.
SARAH LONGMORE
Hospice End-of-Life Nurse Educator
