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Welcome to the Hospice Jobs Board Blog - a space dedicated to amplifying the voices, experiences and expertise of those working across the hospice and palliative care sector.
Here, we shine a light on the stories that matter: the journeys of hospice professionals, reflections from people shaping care in their communities, and the everyday moments of impact that define this work. You’ll also discover practical insights on everything from recruitment and job hunting to creating compelling job ads and navigating each stage of the hiring process.
Whether you're an employer looking to attract the right candidates, a jobseeker exploring your next role, or simply someone passionate about the hospice community, this blog aims to be a source of insight, wisdom and inspiration. We hope it becomes a place where knowledge is shared, stories are celebrated, and the sector’s collective experience can empower others.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by Lois Howell
I started my role as Chief Executive Officer at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Chichester on March 27th 2023. Prior to this, I worked as the Director of Governance and Risk at the NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight, which involved looking after the acute hospital, community, mental health and ambulance services on the island. I was searching for a new role in a non-profit making sector. I have never been ...
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Posted on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 by Graham Atkinson
Ask a room full of hospice leaders what they think about AI and you'll get a full spectrum of answers. Some will tell you it's the most exciting efficiency opportunity they've seen in years. Others will tell you it's a threat to the human, compassionate culture that hospices are built on. Most will probably tell you they haven't really thought about it in depth yet. There's a service to run and ...
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Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 by Ameenah Begum
Estimated read time: 5 minutes *INNOVATION* Cue the tech covered in stars and fancy words that no one understands! Hold on… Ideas turned to action Creative problem solving Supporting campaigns Leaders open to exploring Putting vision into practice Improving delivery of services Developed care plans Superstar care team! Just a few responses taken from a mini research project at Bluebell Wood ...
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Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 by Mirban Hussain
Early diagnosis, innovation, and national strategy are vital, but without equity at their core, cancer plans risk widening the very gaps they aim to close. Drawing on lived experience, hospice practice and community insight, this blog explores why trust, partnership and inclusion are essential to making the National Cancer Plan work for everyone. When we talk about cancer strategy, we often start ...
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Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 by Jack Lander and Alex Tyndall
Estimated time to read - 5 minutes. The hospice sector provides support for over 310,000 people across the UK – a figure that is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years. In order to support people at one of the most difficult times in their lives, hospice providers must ensure with absolute security that their employees are responsible, competent, and legally allowed to work around ...
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Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by Gareth Bowley
How candidates use your hiring process to assess your culture. Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth: Candidates are absolutely judging your hiring processes. Constantly. From the moment they land on your careers page to the moment you send that offer letter. In fact, an organisations hiring process in the UK has become one of the strongest signals of organisational culture – and job seekers ...
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Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2026 by Graham Atkinson
Writer: Graham Atkinson This article will take 4 minutes to read. “Young people are entitled. They're lazy. They don't live in the real world. They're not loyal.” You don't have to look far to find these headlines. The Standard, The Guardian, the New York Post. Take your pick. And if you’re being honest, you've possibly had versions of this conversation yourself. When I was asked by Hospice UK to ...
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Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by Lucy Carpenter
Managers today are being asked to support their teams through some of life’s most difficult moments. From grief and serious illness to financial pressures and burnout, the emotional load on employees is growing. Alongside this, more and more people are quietly taking on unpaid caring responsibilities. Supporting a parent, a partner, a child, or a friend, often without ever using the word “carer” ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by Priyanka Modi
Helen Teed is an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist at Strathcarron Hospice , Falkirk. With recent funding from a Wolfson Foundation Professional Development Grant , she was able to undertake an Advance Practice Master’s, ultimately enabling her to secure a more senior role at the hospice – and transforming her professional goals. Helen explains how the Wolfson funding has had a profound impact ...
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Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Mirban Hussein
Why Belonging Matters In Hospice Care: My Journey From Patient To Purpose I didn’t come to hospice work because of a job advert or a carefully mapped career plan. I came here because life intervened and then quietly pointed me in a new direction. I retired in 2020 after several decades working across mental health and EDI. My career had been centred on people particularly those who found systems ...