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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 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 ...
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Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 by Claire Du Preez
June, 2007, ‘So what exactly do I do with this English Degree?’ After graduating, I struggled to find my footing and understand what I was trained to do in the ‘real world’. I had always chosen subjects with heart and gut instinct, trusting that curiosity and passion would lead me somewhere meaningful. Naturally, I assumed my career would magically unfold the same way! What followed was a period ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Looking back at Hospice Care Week: Claire and Linda’s story - Why hospice care is more than you think Claire is a healthcare assistant at Isabel Hospice in Hertfordshire. She’s part of a team that looks after Isabel’s community, delivering vital palliative and end of life care in people’s own homes. Every year in the UK, hospices make 1.4 million visits to people in the community. People just ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Caroline Taylor
Caroline Taylor, the recently appointed Deputy Chief Executive of Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley, always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up… a sweet shop owner. Here she tells us how the shy daughter of a coalman from North Wales ended up not measuring out quarters of cola cubes, but instead helping to lead Lancashire’s children’s hospice. UPDATING my email signature to my ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Finding the right people is critical in hospice care, your team members aren’t just filling roles, they’re supporting patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments. A well written job spec can make all the difference in attracting compassionate, skilled professionals who share your mission. Here are some practical tips for hospices posting on the Hospice Jobs Board: Lead with your ...