Prospect Hospice

Psychotherapist / Counsellor At Prospect Hospice, we know that facing a life-limiting illness can bring profound emotional and psychological challenges for patients, families and those who care for them. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Psychotherapist or Counsellor to provide specialist psychological support to people navigating the complex emotional realities of serious illness, loss and end of life. This is a meaningful opportunity to help people explore fear, grief, identity and resilience, while supporting clinical teams to deliver truly holistic hospice care. Hours: 8 hours per week (with flexibility to meet service needs) The role Working as part of our Family Support Team and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention for patients and families experiencing complex emotional and psychological distress. Your work will help ensure that psychological and spiritual care remains fully integrated within our hospice services. In this role you will: Provide specialist 1:1 psychotherapy and counselling for patients and families with complex psychological needs Support people experiencing distress related to diagnosis, illness progression, trauma, grief and loss Contribute psychological expertise within multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff and volunteers Lead reflective practice and staff support where appropriate Contribute to the development and evaluation of psycho-spiritual services across the hospice Through your expertise and compassion, you will help patients and families find ways to cope, adapt and maintain dignity during some of life s most difficult moments. About you You will be an experienced psychotherapist or counsellor who brings both professional expertise and emotional insight to your work. You will have: A recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification and registration or accreditation with a recognised UK professional body Experience delivering 1:1 psychotherapy in complex or emotionally demanding settings Strong skills in assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention Experience supporting people facing serious illness, trauma, grief or bereavement The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Experience in palliative care or healthcare settings would be an advantage. Informal visits or calls are very welcome, please contact Jaqui Gullis, Clinical Lead or Simon Brooks - Consultant. The Family Support team say "We re a small, supportive team where everyone s voice matters. We work with autonomy and are dedicated to creative, person centred care. The work is challenging and it can be emotive, but it is deeply rewarding and the team work is strong . "The leadership is strong and leaders are accessible, engaging and empowering. Clinical supervision and reflective practice is actively enabled . "We have a strong learning culture and work closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team. Together, we create meaningful and positive change for the people we support. Interviews will commence Monday 20th April. We offer a great range of benefits, including: 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team Supportive induction, training and development A values led, inclusive working environment How to Apply Please apply through our jobs page 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. Equality & Diversity Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please note, should we receive an overwhelming response for the job advertised, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Marketing Officer (Individual Giving and Legacy) Make a real impact in a marketing role with purpose. At Prospect Hospice, we are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families across Swindon, Marlborough, and northeast Wiltshire. We are now recruiting a Marketing Officer Individual Giving and Legacy, an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate marketing professional to help drive supporter engagement and secure essential fundraising income. Hours 37.5 hours per week Hybrid working minimum 2 days in the office (Wroughton, Swindon) Flexible working options adaptable hours to suit your lifestyle What is the role? As our Marketing Officer for Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising, you will play a key role in developing and delivering integrated fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, including direct mail, digital marketing, social media, and email marketing. You'll manage campaigns to promote regular giving, legacy donations, raffles, lottery entries, and in-memory giving. Working alongside a supportive and collaborative team, you'll ensure every supporter receives a thoughtful and personalised experience. By using data insights to shape strategy and reporting on campaign performance, you ll help us grow sustainable income streams that fund vital hospice services. Key Responsibilities: Deliver effective individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns Develop segmented supporter journeys to boost donor retention and engagement Manage in-memory giving platforms, raffle and lottery programmes Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to maximise impact Use donor data to inform and optimise fundraising performance Ensure all activities meet compliance and regulatory standards About you: We re looking for someone who is: Experienced in individual giving, direct marketing or legacy fundraising A strong communicator with campaign/project management skills Skilled in using fundraising databases and digital marketing tools Passionate about charity marketing and supporter experience Able to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail Aligned with our hospice values and mission to support people at end-of-life Inclusive and collaborative, working with internal teams and external partners alike. Committed to excellence, ensuring our fundraising communications are impactful, relevant, and strategically aligned. Please see the job description for full details and person specification. For more information or to have a chat about the role, please contact Nick Pride, Head of Individual Giving, Legacy & Supporter Experience We offer a great range of benefits, including: 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays) Flexible working Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card Employee Assistance Programme Family-friendly policies and practice Supportive induction, and training and development A values led, inclusive working environment Free parking on-site To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you d like to work with us.

Spiritual Care Lead At Prospect Hospice, we believe that caring for someone at the end of life means caring for the whole person, their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. We are looking for a compassionate and thoughtful Spiritual Care Lead to help ensure that spiritual care remains a central part of the support we offer to patients, families, carers, staff and volunteers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to deeply meaningful work, supporting people as they reflect on life, relationships, belief, meaning and identity during some of life s most profound moments. Hours: 12 hours per week (with flexibility to meet service needs). The role Working as part of our Family Support Team and wider multidisciplinary team, you will lead the development of spiritual care across the hospice and provide specialist support to those experiencing spiritual or existential distress. You will help ensure that spiritual care is inclusive and accessible to people of all faiths, beliefs and life stances, recognising that spirituality is about far more than religion. The role provides the chance to support peoples needs at a crucial time of their life, offering a place to explore their illness and emotional wellbeing, any anxieties and fear, concerns about their family and what the future looks like, focusing on coping strategies which they can use to empower them or bring peace and clarity. Through your work you will: Offer compassionate spiritual and pastoral support to patients, families and carers Support colleagues in recognising and responding to spiritual needs Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and care planning Provide opportunities for reflection and support for staff and volunteers Build relationships with local faith leaders and community networks Help shape and develop spiritual care services across the hospice Your presence and leadership will help create space for reflection, connection, dignity and meaning at the end of life. About you You will bring both professional expertise and deep compassion. You will have: A recognised pastoral care, counselling or spiritual care qualification Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. hospice or healthcare chaplaincy association) Experience supporting people through complex emotional or spiritual distress Strong understanding of diverse faith traditions, beliefs and cultural perspectives Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Excellent listening, communication and reflective practice skills Experience within palliative care or healthcare would be beneficial, but most important is your commitment to compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care. Informal visits or calls are very welcome, please contact Jaqui Gullis, Clinical Lead. The Family Support team say "We re a small, supportive team where everyone s voice matters. We work with autonomy and are dedicated to creative, person centred care. The work is challenging and it can be emotive, but it is deeply rewarding and the team work is strong . "The leadership is strong and leaders are accessible, engaging and empowering. Clinical supervision and reflective practice is actively enabled . "We have a strong learning culture and work closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team. Together, we create meaningful and positive change for the people we support. Interviews will commence from Friday 17th April. We offer a great range of benefits, including: 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team Supportive induction, training and development A values led, inclusive working environment Free on-site parking