Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

St Michaels Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual.

We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community.We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Medical Director across St Michaels Hospice, Hastings and Rother and St Wilfrids Hospice, Eastbourne. This is a key role that provides high-level administrative support to coordinate the Medical Directors priorities, stakeholder relationships and day-to-day activities across both organisations and with key external partners.

Working across two hospices, you will play a pivotal role in helping the Medical Director navigate differing organisational structures, governance processes, systems and ways of working. You will build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners, coordinate activity across a complex network of stakeholders and ensure information, actions and priorities are managed effectively.

Youll bring significant experience in a PA or senior administrative support role, with excellent Microsoft 365 skills, strong written communication and the ability to manage complex diaries, inboxes and meeting arrangements. You will be confident handling sensitive information, working across organisational boundaries and supporting the delivery of high-quality documentation and meeting processes. If youre a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure and coordination to complex environments, wed love to hear from you.

The role offers flexibility in working patterns and therefore requires a high level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026.

Employee Benefit's

At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Jude Cornelius-Scott (Business Support & Change Manager), on 01424 445177 ext 170

If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on01424 457970or [email protected]

Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact theHR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St Leonards on Sea

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care within the In-Patient Unit (IPU). Under the indirect supervision of the IPU Team Leader, to be able to organise own workload with regards to assessing patient needs, and in planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care. To practice evidence-based care that utilizes all available resources, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background of the patient and ensures involvement with their family, carers and significant others as per the patients wishes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St. Michaels Hospice

25 Upper Maze Hill

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

St Michaels Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual.

We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community.We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community.

The role:

At St Michaels Hospice, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families. As a member of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Health Care Assistantto join our In Patient Unit.

As a key member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support the holistic needs of patients, their families and carers. Working alongside our Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver the highest standards of service, including compassionate and dignified care for patients at the end of life and those closest to them, ensuring that personal goals and priorities are fulfilled.

Employee Benefit's

At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Jo Pinder (Nurse Manager) on 01424 445177 ext 145.

If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on01424 457970or [email protected]

Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact theHR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St Leonards on Sea

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)