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Springhill Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers undertake many duties throughout Springhill Hospice. Cover is provided from 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. seven days a week, 365 days per year. There are around 300 volunteers who are easily recognisable wearing their red tabards.

As well as carrying out duties in the kitchen and ward area, they are also involved in flower arranging, reception duties, Day Hospice and driving.

After the initial enquiry, all volunteers are asked to complete an induction programme within six months. This is to make them more aware of Hospice philosophy and introduces them to policies and procedures. Also covered on the induction day is:-

Moving and handling
Basic food hygiene
Customer care
Communication and Confidentiality

Volunteers are also asked to attend Mandatory Training sessions and volunteer support meetings which are held quarterly.

Volunteers are always welcomed into Springhill. If you feel you have any free time, and would like give support to our patients and families, please contact the volunteer co-ordinator, Sarah Ford on 01706 649920, or download, complete and return each of the application forms below:

WE URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR NEW SHOP IN MIDDLETON

Opening January 2012 - please contact Suzanne Daggart for details on 01706 638231 or Sarah Ford on 01706 649920

	Download the Volunteers application form here
	Equal opportunites form (required with all applications)
	Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy (required with all applications)

Springhill Hospice Shop Volunteers

If you could spare 3-4 hours per week to work in any of our shops, AM or PM sessions are available. Tasks include sorting stock, pressing, ironing, pricing and till procedure. Volunteers should be able to give a good standard of customer care, adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain display standards.

Volunteers are always welcomed into Springhill. If you feel you have any free time, and would like to help out in one of our many shops around the area, please contact the volunteer co-ordinator on 01706 649920, or download, complete and return each of the application forms below:

	Download the Hospice Shop volunteers application form here
	Equal opportunites form (required with all applications)
	Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy (required with all applications)

To View our Volunteer movie, click here hospiceVolunteersJune09

Current Paid Employment Vacancies

Springhill Hospice employs around 90 staff in a variety of roles – qualified nurses, nursing assistants, support services, admin/clerical, fundraising, lottery, retail – at the Hospice itself, in its Fundraising and Lottery departments or in one of its several retail units. We also operate a Nursing Bank for both qualified and unqualified staff.

We currently have the following vacancies in our multi-discipinary team:

RGN ‘E’ GRADE STAFF NURSE – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK (2 posts)

Salary: Band 5 - £22,903 - £27,901 (pts 18-23)

NURSING ASSISTANT ‘A’ GRADE – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Salary: Band 2 - £13,790 - £15,766 (pts 1-6)

We are looking for RGNs with a minimum 3 years post registration experience and preferably with experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs. Evidence of professional development is required. ENB 931 would be desirable or a willingness to undertake relevant courses.

We are also looking to recruit a Nursing Assistant, preferably with experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs. NVQ 2/3 in Health & Social Care would be an advantage.

Successful applicants will be part of a committed multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients and families, both on the Hospice inpatient unit, and also as part of the forthcoming Hospice at Home service.

Posts are subject to flexible rostering (annualised hours) and internal rotation to meet the needs of the service.

For an informal discussion, please speak to Sheila Johnson. For an application pack speak to Julie Perry/Lorraine Aitken on 01706 649920.

Closing date: Friday 10 February 2012

Springhill Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy.All posts are subject to a Criminal Records Bureau /POVa check.

Registered charity no. 701798

For further information or an informal discussion please contact our Administration Manager, Julie Perry on 01706 649920, or alternatively, download and complete each of the application forms below and return to Julie Perry along with a passport sized photograph.

	Download the application form here
	Equal opportunites form (required with all applications)
	Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy (required with all applications)

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