Careers at St Barnabas

For over 40 years, St Barnabas has been at the heart of hospice care in Lincolnshire. As we continue to evolve, we are committed to supporting staff in every role.

By joining St Barnabas, you’ll become part of one of Lincolnshire’s most respected and loved charities. Whether you’re a nurse, fundraiser, retail assistant, or administrator, your contribution helps us provide free, high-quality hospice care to those who need it most.

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Why work at St Barnabas

We’re an award-winning organisation, with teams working across clinical care, retail, fundraising, administration, IT, finance, HR, and more. It is extremely important to us that staff have everything they need to fulfil their roles. We offer:

Flexible and hybrid working
Generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell extra days
Occupational sick pay and maternity, adoption, and compassionate leave
Training and development opportunities, including funding for courses and professional qualifications
Continuation of NHS pension options (for eligible roles)
Generous stakeholder pension
Free parking, free uniforms (for clinical staff), and mileage allowance
Access to wellbeing resources including counselling, occupational health, and Mental Health First Aiders
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, Menopause Café, and Neurodiversity Champions

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What to expect when you apply

Application

Complete your online form. Your application is assessed solely on the information you provide.

Shortlisting

Candidates are scored against the role criteria. Equality data is anonymised.

Interview

You’ll be contacted by phone or email. Some roles may include presentations or practical assessments. As part of our neurodiversity pledge, we’re happy to share interview questions in advance.

References & offer

We request two references, including your most recent employer. Successful candidates receive a conditional offer, followed by a confirmed start date once checks are complete.

Probation & support

All new starters complete a six-month probation with monthly check-ins and full access to training support.

Staff testimonials

Sarah, Head of Education

"St Barnabas feels like a family, and I work with amazing people on a daily basis. It’s a compassionate, kind organisation which puts people at the centre of everything and this includes staff."

IM&T Team

“St Barnabas is always a very welcoming and friendly environment to work in. Everyone here understands we are here to all deliver a goal together.”

Jodie, Systems Data Analyst

“St Barnabas allows me to be exclusively myself, and feel fully supported. I can be open, honest and ask for help – and I can’t imagine a better possibility when it comes to workplace. ”