Thanks so much for visiting.

We're delighted that you are thinking about becoming a part of the Pilgrims Hospices team and knowing every day that you have made a difference.


Our team comprises a huge range of specialisms, from nursing to admin, catering to counselling, fundraising to facilities and many more.

You can read more about working here, and why our staff love their jobs, further down this page.

Why join our team?

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families?

If so, here’s your opportunity to step into a role where your compassion, expertise, and dedication truly matter.

  • Make a real impact: Experience the profound sense of accomplishment that comes from being part of an organisation that provides exceptional care to patients and offers unwavering support to their loved ones.
  • Grow with us: Advance your expertise as you collaborate with proactive, multi-disciplinary teams committed to excellence.
  • Work where wellbeing matters: Join an organisation that genuinely values and prioritises the health and wellbeing of its employees.
  • Be respected and rewarded: Align yourself with a highly regarded organisation known for its commitment to making a tangible difference in your community.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference every day, we want to hear from you.

Our vacancies page is updated frequently, so check back regularly or bookmark this page if you don’t see anything you like today.

If you’re not looking for work right now, there are other ways you can be part of Pilgrims and make a positive difference with our range of volunteer opportunities available for anyone who would like to donate their time.

At Pilgrims, we are proud to offer a stable, supportive environment where every team member contributes to making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients, their families and their local community. Whether you’re on the front line of care delivery or supporting our hospice heroes behind the scenes, every role plays an essential part in our mission to deliver exceptional palliative and end of life care.

Despite the financial challenges faced by many healthcare providers, we are on firm financial ground, enabling us to focus on investing in our people, our infrastructure and the services our community relies on.

All vacancies must be applied for online, either via the Pilgrims website or NHS Jobs.

If you have an enquiry please call 01227 812 612 or email [email protected].

If you experience difficulties applying, please email [email protected] for an application pack.

In April 2017, new UK legislation came into force for all organisations that employ more than 250 employees, requiring them to report annually on their Gender Pay Gap.

The Gender Pay Gap is different to the Equal Pay Gap, and is defined as the difference in the average hourly rates of male and female employees, regardless of their role or seniority in an organisation. The results from our reports are expressed as a percentage, which is representative of the Gender Pay Gap between our male and female employee’s average hourly rates.

In line with the legislation, our results will be available on the gov.uk website, as well as the Pilgrims Hospices public website and internal staff intranet.

Here's what some of our current staff think.

Working for Pilgrims is an immensely fulfilling job. Although it can be emotional at times, it is a wonderful feeling to know that you have made a difference to peoples' lives.

George Braithwaite, Head Chef

I like working at Pilgrims Hospices because we are able to deliver a high standard of patient-centred care that enables them to live well. There is great job satisfaction in knowing that you have had the time and resources to give your best to the patients and their families at such a difficult time of their lives. It is a happy place to work with peer support, team work and opportunities.

Kate White, Head of Nursing


For more information about working life at Pilgrims, contact the Human Resources team on 01227 812 612 or email us at [email protected].

We also have a range of volunteer opportunities available for anyone who would like to donate their time to support Pilgrims.