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Bank Maintenance/Driver

Job Title

Bank Maintenance/Driver

Location

Cross Site – Heald Green and Little Hulton

Salary

£12.47 per hour

Hours

Bank

Contract

Bank

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We are looking to recruit a sensitive and empathetic individual who will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness around the hospice. You will need to be willing to support the needs of our residents and have a good understanding of the importance of ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors:

The Role

The Banks Maintenance/Driver will:

  • Carry out general maintenance requests from all departments as and when required.
  • be able to  service and repair the hospice buildings equipment and its grounds to a high standard.
  • Collect and deliver hospice supplies as and when necessary.
  • Transport patients to and from the hospice.
  • Set up rooms for meetings.
  • Be responsible for the upkeep and reporting of vehicle maintenance.
  • Convey patients as and when required for hospital appointments and home visits.
  • Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly check lists.
  • Perform PAT testing and manage the equipment register
  • Work to statuary health and safety standards in line within our hospice policies

Requirements

The Bank Maintenance/Driver will;

  • Have a full clean driving license.
  • Have some experience of completing basic maintenance tasks
  • Be over the age of 25 for insurance purposes.
  • Have a flexible approach to work and be reliable and a team player.
  • Be able to communicate effectively

The Bank Maintenance/Driver will be able to;

  • Carry out general maintenance requests from all departments as required.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe environment within the hospice departments and other areas as required.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Liaise with external suppliers.
  • Ensure all works carried out by external contracts are of the required standard.
  • Record safety procedures and fire alarm testing records accurately.

Key Benefits

  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please email Mark Fletcher mfletcher@sah.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 12th May 2025

Interview date:  TBC when interview selection process has been completed

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Outpatient Assistant Practitioner

Outpatient Assistant Practitioner

Are you an Assistant Practitioner who can demonstrate an interest or has previous experience in palliative care?
Do you have an interest or previous experience in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients accessing outpatient services?
Do you have the skills required to facilitate support to patients in a group setting and the confidence to promote services externally?
You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague. Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

Cross site

The Outpatient Assistant Practitioner will work as part of a Cross site Team- working at Heald Green, Little Hulton, and other outreach settings.

Salary

Hospice Band 4, £26,541 – £29,114 pro rata.

Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Hours

We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a part-time position with a working pattern of 30 hours per week.

Introduction

At St Ann’s we are proud of our heritage of providing excellent care to those living with or affected by life limiting illnesses, we are looking forward to continue that care and sustaining St Ann’s for future generations.

Our patients lie at the heart of everything we do and we need talented and committed people to provide their care and to ensure St Ann’s is fit for the future.

The Role

As the Outpatient Assistant Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality palliative care to our patients. This non-occupational specific role has been developed to support our outpatient and outreach services. You will work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries, without the need for daily supervision, taking responsibility for your tasks and supporting others within the care pathways.

The Outpatient Assistant Practitioner will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external referrers/stakeholders to support timely and efficient access to outpatient service provision and discharge from outpatient services.

The Person

We are looking for someone holds an Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in delivering health or social care in a similar role. If you have completed communication skills training, that would be an advantage.

In this role, you’ll need to be proactive, using your initiative to manage your time and workload effectively, especially when faced with competing tasks. Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Teams, are important. Additionally, we value someone who can identify their own development needs and demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

You should have a solid understanding of specialist palliative care and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems, such as EMIS Web, and the ability to update care records accurately is essential. Maintaining strict confidentiality is a must, as is working with patients in a kind, empathetic, and person-centred way, aligning with our clinical strategy.

Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals, so if you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Free parking
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
  • Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much-loved charity, please click here to apply via NHS Jobs.

Please contact Amanda Connors on 0161 498 3612 for an informal chat.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

 

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Community Fundraiser

Job Title

Community Fundraiser

Location

Cross-site (Heald Green and Little Hulton) with some home working

Salary

Band 4 – £26,541, Competency based framework.

Hours

37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We are looking to recruit a sensitive and empathetic individual who will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness around the hospice. You will need to be willing to support the needs of our residents and have a good understanding of the importance of ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors:

The Role

  • Can you provide excellent stewardship to our fundraising supporters?
  • Can you effectively manage, empower and support our volunteers?
  • Can you identify new opportunities to help raise income and awareness for our hospice?
  • Are you willing to work collaboratively in a high performing team?
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

Requirements

  • Wide range of fundraising of experience, either in employment or volunteering
  • Working experience or education that demonstrates excellent communication and administration skills, abilities to meet deadlines, problem solving, managing a multiple stream of workloads and delivering successful results.
  • An understanding of various fundraising regulations including Data Protection, gambling and license laws and the Fundraising Regulator.
  • Experience of building strong, effective relationships.
  • Excellent IT skills, including the use of an organisational database.
  • Confident communication techniques including public speaking, delivering presentations, letter-writing and telephone skills.
  • Excellent team working skills.
  • Organisation skills with a track record of delivering projects on time.
  • A full driving license, with car insured for business use
  • A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
  • A flexible approach to work and be able to work out of hours as required (Time in Lieu policy in place).
  • Commitment and motivation to the values and purpose of the hospice.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please call Lucy Green, Fundraising Manager, for an informal chat on 0161 498 3631.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 9th March 2025

Interview date: 20th March 2025

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Counsellor

The Role

  • Assessment, planning and delivery of counselling and theraputic interventions to a consistently high standard in the context of specialist palliative and supportive care.
  • Foster good working relationships and communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professional and users of the service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist palliative and supportive care.
  • Act in accordance with The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Requirements

  • Be qualified with, at a minimum, a Diploma or equivalent (Level 4) in Counselling.
  • Have post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the importance of self-care.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Capacity and Safeguarding).
  • Have a good standard of computer literacy.
  • Have access to a vehicle to enable independent travel between hospice sites
  • Have a commitment to continuous professional development in accordance with the organisation’s Competency Framework.
  • In-depth knowledge of bereavement care.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP Platinum accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please contact Patrick Clark on 0161 498 3668 for an informal chat if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 27th January 2025

Interview date: 4th February 2025

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Outpatient Assistant Practitioner

Outpatient Assistant Practitioner

Are you an Assistant Practitioner who can demonstrate an interest or has previous experience in palliative care?
Do you have an interest or previous experience in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients accessing outpatient services?
Do you have the skills required to facilitate support to patients in a group setting and the confidence to promote services externally?
You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague. Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

Cross site

The Outpatient Assistant Practitioner will work as part of a Cross site Team- working at Heald Green, Little Hulton, and other outreach settings.

Salary

Hospice Band 4, £26,541 – £29,114 pro rata.

Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Hours

We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a part-time position with a working pattern of 30 hours per week.

Introduction

At St Ann’s we are proud of our heritage of providing excellent care to those living with or affected by life limiting illnesses, we are looking forward to continue that care and sustaining St Ann’s for future generations.

Our patients lie at the heart of everything we do and we need talented and committed people to provide their care and to ensure St Ann’s is fit for the future.

The Role

As the Outpatient Assistant Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality palliative care to our patients. This non-occupational specific role has been developed to support our outpatient and outreach services. You will work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries, without the need for daily supervision, taking responsibility for your tasks and supporting others within the care pathways.

The Outpatient Assistant Practitioner will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external referrers/stakeholders to support timely and efficient access to outpatient service provision and discharge from outpatient services.

The Person

We are looking for someone holds an Assistant Practitioner Qualification or Registered Nursing Associate Qualification. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in delivering health or social care in a similar role. If you have completed communication skills training, that would be an advantage.

In this role, you’ll need to be proactive, using your initiative to manage your time and workload effectively, especially when faced with competing tasks. Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Teams, are important. Additionally, we value someone who can identify their own development needs and demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

You should have a solid understanding of specialist palliative care and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems, such as EMIS Web, and the ability to update care records accurately is essential. Maintaining strict confidentiality is a must, as is working with patients in a kind, empathetic, and person-centered way, aligning with our clinical strategy.

Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals, so if you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Free parking
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
  • Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much-loved charity, please click hereto apply via NHS Jobs.

Please contact Amanda Connors on 0161 498 3638 for an informal chat.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Closing Date: 26th January 2025

Interview Date: 5th February 2025

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People and Education Admin Team Leader

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

St Ann’s Hospice is seeking an expert administrator in the field of HR with experience of leading teams to lead, manage and support our HR administration team of two and support our mission of providing exceptional, end-of-life care to our patients and their families. 

It’s an exciting time to be part of the team as we begin a digital transformation journey incorporating the implementation of a new HR system. There’ll be significant opportunity to be involved and develop or build on existing skills and experience in this area. 

The role is for a 12month fixed term to cover maternity leave and you can expect a rough split of 30% leading and managing the team and 70% ‘hands-on’ supporting the with the work itself. 

Job Overview
As the HR Administration Team Leader, you will oversee our HR administration team, ensuring smooth and effective HR operations.  

This role combines leadership, and a keen eye for detail as you collaborate with hospice managers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of key HR processes across the full employee lifecycle : 

  • Recruitment 
  • Onboarding 
  • Training 
  • Contract changes 
  • Leavers 

Responsibilities 

  • Leading and managing the HR administration team; 121 meetings, performance management and development, absence management and all employee relations matters 
  • HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, training processes  
  • Preparing and issuing offer letters and contracts 
  • Carrying out pre-employment background checks – DBS, Right to work, reference checks 
  • Collating payroll information 
  • Administrating of MAT, PAT, Adoption and Shared Parental leave processes 
  • Coordinating the leavers process 
  • Reporting on status of training and learning activities 
  • Maintaining confidential employee records  
  • Overseeing the administration of hospice wide training activities 
  • Coordinating the administration of student placements 

Experience and skills 

  • A good standard of general education to a minimum of GCSE grade C / 4 – A* / 9 (or equivalent ) 
  • NVQ 3 in Business administration (or equivalent experience) 
  • Experience of HR, including recruitment & onboarding, training administration processes in any industry 
  • Leading and managing a small team of direct reports 
  • Handling data, producing reports 
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information 
  • Computer skills – Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint), HR systems (Ciphr would be an advantage) 
  • The ability to travel independently to both St Ann’s Hospice sites (Heald Green 4 days and Little Hulton 1 day per week) 

Contract: This position will be a 12-month fixed term position, starting January 2025

Salary: Band 4 £26,541per annum, Competency Based Framework

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)

Based at: Heald Green, with one day a week at Little Hulton

Free Car Parking at both St Ann’s Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please call Michelle Bradbury, Head of People & Culture for an informal discussion on 0161 498 3632.

How to apply: To apply please click here.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 31st January 2025

Interview date: TBC

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Registered Nurse

Job Title

Staff Nurse

Job Details

  • Location: Heald Green or Little Hulton
  • Department: IPU
  • Closing date: 12th December 2024
  • Interview date: 23rd December 2024

Location

This role is located at our Heald Green or Little Hulton site.

Salary

Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework, £29,970-36,911 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience. Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours.

Hours

23 – 37.5 hours per week.

Contract

Permanent.

Contact

Louise Pinney

Email: lpinney@sah.org.uk

Tel: 0161 437 8136

Job summary

The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of specialist palliative and supportive patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

The Staff Nurse plays an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and has strong working relationships with other healthcare providers.

The Staff Nurse assists in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

The Staff Nurse plays a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named mentor.

As a Staff Nurse, we can offer career opportunities through our unique competency based framework.

St Ann’s delivers a service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover.

The Role

  • Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
  • Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
  • Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
  • Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
  • Organise own time and that of junior learners.
  • Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
  • Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
  • Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
  • Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.
  • Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.
  • Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
  • Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.
  • Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
  • Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
  • In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.
  • Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
  • Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

The Person

The Staff Nurse will have:

  • Current 1st level Registration.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant post registration palliative care experience.

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Certificate.

The Staff Nurse will be able to:

  • Work as part of a team.
  • Problem solve.
  • Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
  • Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
  • Effectively organise.
  • Have a positive approach to work.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
  • Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
  • Compassionate and caring.
  • Inspire others and be a positive role model.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site

Application

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much loved charity, please click here.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 12th December 2024

Interview date: 23rd December 2024

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People and Education Admin Team Leader

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

St Ann’s Hospice is seeking an expert administrator in the field of HR with experience of leading teams to lead, manage and support our HR administration team of two and support our mission of providing exceptional, end-of-life care to our patients and their families. 

It’s an exciting time to be part of the team as we begin a digital transformation journey incorporating the implementation of a new HR system. There’ll be significant opportunity to be involved and develop or build on existing skills and experience in this area. 

The role is for a 12month fixed term to cover maternity leave and you can expect a rough split of 30% leading and managing the team and 70% ‘hands-on’ supporting the with the work itself. 

Job Overview
As the HR Administration Team Leader, you will oversee our HR administration team, ensuring smooth and effective HR operations.  

This role combines leadership, and a keen eye for detail as you collaborate with hospice managers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of key HR processes across the full employee lifecycle : 

  • Recruitment 
  • Onboarding 
  • Training 
  • Contract changes 
  • Leavers 

Responsibilities 

  • Leading and managing the HR administration team; 121 meetings, performance management and development, absence management and all employee relations matters 
  • HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, training processes  
  • Preparing and issuing offer letters and contracts 
  • Carrying out pre-employment background checks – DBS, Right to work, reference checks 
  • Collating payroll information 
  • Administrating of MAT, PAT, Adoption and Shared Parental leave processes 
  • Coordinating the leavers process 
  • Reporting on status of training and learning activities 
  • Maintaining confidential employee records  
  • Overseeing the administration of hospice wide training activities 
  • Coordinating the administration of student placements 

Experience and skills 

  • A good standard of general education to a minimum of GCSE grade C / 4 – A* / 9 (or equivalent ) 
  • NVQ 3 in Business administration (or equivalent experience) 
  • Experience of HR, including recruitment & onboarding, training administration processes in any industry 
  • Leading and managing a small team of direct reports 
  • Handling data, producing reports 
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information 
  • Computer skills – Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint), HR systems (Ciphr would be an advantage) 
  • The ability to travel independently to both St Ann’s Hospice sites (Heald Green 4 days and Little Hulton 1 day per week) 

Contract: This position will be a 12-month fixed term position, starting January 2025

Salary: Band 4 £26,541per annum, Competency Based Framework

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)

Based at: Heald Green, with one day a week at Little Hulton

Free Car Parking at both St Ann’s Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please call Michelle Bradbury, Head of People & Culture for an informal discussion on 0161 498 3632.

How to apply: To apply please click here.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 6th December 2024 

Interview date: 9 – 13th December 2024 

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