Current Vacancies

As an applicant you can download an application form for vacancies that match your preferences.

We are currently looking to recruit to the following posts to meet the needs of our catchment of 300,000 local people:

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

 Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants - Inpatient Unit

The application pack includes:

Job description and person specification

The job description describes the duties of the job and sets out the range of responsibilities and tasks. The person specification describes the person we are looking for by describing knowledge, skills, education and experience required for the job. We will look at your application form to assess how you and your relevant transferable skills fit the person specification.

Application form

When completing your application form please ensure that all the information requested is completed. Your application form will be used to consider whether you have the right skills and experience for the post and whether you will be shortlisted for interview. This ensures that your application is treated fairly and without discrimination.

We require that all applications be made via a standard application form.

Please note the closing date for applications as late applications will not be accepted.

Please be aware that if you apply by email, and are shortlisted for an interview you will be required to sign the application form at the interview to verify all details are accurate and truthful.

If applying by post please return your completed forms, in a sealed envelope, marked Private & Confidential to;

Ms Tracey Dovell

The Hospice of St Francis
Spring Garden Lane
off Shootersway
Berkhamsted
Herts
HP4 3GW

email: recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk

Please ensure that you put the correct postage when sending your application form as we are unable to accept applications that are held by Royal Mail with outstanding postage to be paid.

Personal details

Please complete in full:

Education / Professional Qualifications / Professional Memberships

Please ensure you give a full list of all education and training which you have received including your school GCSE/A level results if applicable. The person specification will say whether the post requires any specific qualifications. If you are appointed we may need to see evidence of your qualifications.

Current or most recent employment/previous employment

Please complete all the questions in these sections. Describe your main duties and responsibilities, giving details of your achievements.

Supporting statement

This is your opportunity to tell us why you are suitable for the job, your personal profile and attributes. It is also your chance to tell us of any experiences, including voluntary work, that are not covered in any of the sections and any transferable skills that would be of benefit to the role.

References

All jobs are offered subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, one of which should include your current or most recent employer. Please ensure that the people you choose are willing to act as referees before you give their details to us. References will not be sought without obtaining your permission.

Declaration

Please read this section, sign and date it. Please check your form carefully for any errors or omissions. Providing false information on your form may result in disqualifying you from the post or lead to the termination of your employment in the future.

Successful applicants are subject to satisfactory references. Also subject to an occupational health check and Criminal Records Disclosure, if applicable.

Equal opportunities monitoring form

The Hospice of St Francis is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in both our employment practices and selection procedures. To help us monitor this we would ask you to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form and return it to us with your application form.  Please return to us in a sealed envelope marked 'Equal opportunities form'.

The interview

All shortlisted candidates will be invited by letter and occasionally by telephone, to attend an interview. The letter will inform you of the date, time and location of the interview and will include the names of the interviewers. You will be asked to bring proof of identification with you.

Applicants will be asked questions relating to the application form, job description and person specification during the interview. Notes will be taken during the interview, to ensure that all applicants are treated equally and fairly.

All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.