St. Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Who we are

St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

Our culture and values

Our Vision. Our Values.

St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) will endeavour to influence and lead all aspects of palliative care provision in North Hampshire.

It will do this by working in partnership with all stakeholders, particularly service users, who will actively participate to develop and deliver services which, as far as possible, will be user led.

People

• At the heart of all we do
• All our actions put the patient at the centre
• Treating relatives, colleagues and supporters with the same compassion as our patients

Respect

• Value each other, caring for people as individuals and treating people with compassion
• Judging every issue by considering the outcome for people, promoting their wellbeing and safety
• Providing a supportive working environment aligned to best employment practice

Integrity

• Openness and honesty in communication in a non-threatening environment
• Making time to support one another in our roles and learning from others’ experience
• Respecting confidentiality and accepting personal responsibility
• Maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and accountability

Diversity

• Understanding that each individual is unique and can contribute to the success of our organisation
• Practising mutual respect for qualities that are different from our own
• Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of knowing
• Speaking well of each other and celebrating the diversity of our individual roles

Excellence

• Professional at all times, aspiring to be the best we can be in everything that we do
• Exceeding expectations and putting our community at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrating our successes and appreciating our staff, volunteers and patients
• Supporting and collaborating with colleagues, showing commitment to working together

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At St. Michael’s Hospice, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our workforce. We actively oppose any form of discrimination, ensuring that fairness and respect are fundamental principles that guide our policies and procedures. Every individual, regardless of their background, is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, recognising the unique contributions of each staff member, and cultivating a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and able to thrive.