About Treetops

Treetops is central and southern Derbyshire's modern hospice charity. We deliver expert clinical care throughout our community. Nationally, we're a centre of excellence for therapies addressing trauma related to death and bereavement. And we're strengthening our lead in palliative care education, with expertise in advanced communication skills.

Our mission

To make every day count through giving the highest quality support for patients and families living with life-limiting illness or affected by death and dying.

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Corporate and Community Relationship Officer

Are you a friendly and pragmatic person who lives and breathes sales and loves fundraising? Have you got a firm grip on all the disciplines, and do you understand the importance of building strong relationships? As part of our five year ‘Invest to Grow’ strategy, we have an opening to support and grow our Corporate and Community fundraising. We have strong community support and are looking for someone to build this vital income stream by creating strong relationships which in turn results in securing the delivery of compassionate hospice care. Your role will be varied by spending time in the community or in the office and occasional time working at home. We’re a friendly bunch of people to work with and, as your line manager, I’m the kind of person who’ll give you the freedom to do great things. We can’t afford huge salaries, but I’m open to talk. If you’d like to have a chat with me before applying, please get in touch at natalie@treetops.org.uk. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Job-Description-and-Person-Spec-Relationships-Officer-Corporate-Community-Engagement.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description and Person Spec[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button] Closing Date: Sunday 16 August Interview Date: w/c 24 August 2026 If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria, irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540.

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Registered Nurse – Treetops Hospice at Home / Roaming Service (Nights)

Are you… An experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care? Committed to supporting patients to die in the place of their choosing and helping families create meaningful, lasting memories? Confident working independently, while also valuing the support of a close, professional team? Looking for a flexible night role that fits around family life or other commitments? If so, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Hospice at Home team, providing specialist care to patients with terminal illnesses and invaluable emotional support to their families. This night role will include a combination of: 1:1 overnight care in patients’ homes, and Working on our Roaming Service, delivering flexible symptom control, assessment, and support across the Hospice at Home service. This varied role offers both autonomy and support, allowing you to use your clinical judgement to ensure the very best care for each patient. What We Offer In return for your skills and commitment, you will receive: Access to a wide portfolio of education and training, supporting continuous development and NMC revalidation Ongoing management support and clinical supervision An occupational pension scheme, with NHS Pension Scheme rights preserved NHS pension transferable Holiday entitlement in line with NHS terms How to Apply A job description and person specification can be downloaded from our website: www.treetopshospice.org.uk Please send your completed application form and covering letter to: 📧 Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk FAO: Danielle Hadley [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HCA-Job-description.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description and Person Spec[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button] Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September Interview Date: Thursday 10 September If you do not hear from us prior to the interview date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice. Treetops Hospice is an independent charitable organisation (Charity no. 519540)

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Palliative Care Nurse (days)

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse looking to make a real difference in end-of-life care? Treetops Hospice is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred palliative care to patients in their own homes. This is a rewarding community-based role where you will support individuals and their families at the most important time of their lives, helping them remain at home with dignity, comfort and choice. About the Role You will deliver skilled, holistic nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness, working autonomously and in partnership with GPs, District Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also support families, contribute to service coordination, and help ensure a responsive, compassionate service. Key Responsibilities Provide compassionate end-of-life nursing care in patients’ homes Assess, plan and deliver individualised care, including symptom management Administer medications and manage clinical interventions (e.g. syringe drivers, catheter care) Offer emotional support and guidance to patients and carers. Provide Cover and Support for Wellbeing Services. Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide seamless care Contribute to care coordination and service delivery within the Hospice at Home team Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional standards About You Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experienc Experience in palliative or end-of-life care Confident working independently in a community setting Excellent communication and compassionate care skills Flexible, resilient, and committed to high-quality care What We Offer A supportive, values-led organisation Opportunities for professional development and training Flexible working across a rota The chance to truly make every day count for patients and families NHS Pension Transferable Holiday Entitlement in line with NHS Terms Join us in making every day count. Apply now to be part of a team delivering exceptional end-of-life care in the community. How to Apply A job description and person specification can be downloaded from our website: www.treetopshospice.org.uk Please send your completed application form and covering letter to: 📧 Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk FAO: Danielle Hadley [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HCA-Job-description.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description and Person Spec[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button] Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September Interview Date: Thursday 10 September If you do not hear from us prior to the interview date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice. Treetops Hospice is an independent charitable organisation (Charity no. 519540)

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Senior Counsellor (Two Part-Time Roles)

Make every moment matter. Lead compassionate psychological care where it matters most. Two Part-Time Senior Counsellor Roles Available. At Treetops Hospice, we believe that everyone deserves access to outstanding end-of-life care that honours dignity, compassion and human connection. We are now seeking Two Senior Counsellors to play pivotal roles on the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, supporting adults with life‑limiting illness and the families and staff who walk alongside them. This is a rare opportunity to bring your advanced counselling skills, leadership capability and trauma‑informed approach into a dynamic inpatient palliative care setting, where relationships are deep, work is meaningful, and your impact is immediate. This senior clinical role provides advanced assessment and specialist trauma-informed therapeutic support to adults with life‑limiting illness, as well as to families experiencing anticipatory grief. You will work closely within the MDT, contributing to psychologically safe, trauma‑informed care in a fast‑paced inpatient hospice environment. You will also play a key leadership role, supporting counselling allocation and prioritisation, contributing to clinical governance, and leading reflective practice and staff debriefs following emotionally challenging events. Please send your completed application form with a covering letter to Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk FAO: Danielle Hadley For further information call: Jules Kirk – 0115 949 6944 Closing Date: Monday 3 August 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 20 August 2026 [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Counsellor-Job-Description.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button] If you do not hear from us prior to the interview date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice.

Lottery Fundraiser

The Treetops Lottery is a highly successful form of fundraising for us. Since 1996, the Treetops Lottery and the people that play, have helped to raise over £8million for hospice care. We are looking to expand the team. If you are looking for a role that is flexible, gives you the opportunity to get out and about in your local area and make a real difference to people living with a life-limiting illness in your local community, read on. Main Purpose: To promote Treetops lottery to the public through Door to Door promotions, at events, static venues and Treetops shops. To increase lottery memberships through these promotions. Key Responsibilities: Door to door promotions in the local area to raise awareness of the services that our charity provides Handing out leaflets & giving information about the lottery and the Hospice to the public at allocated venues & events Enlisting new members to the lottery by way of regular giving through monthly direct debits An induction and full training will be given for these activities. This list is not exhaustive. Person Specification: Engaging individual who is able to communicate well with a wide range of people Presentable with a positive, self motivated and friendly attitude Ideally experienced in sales, promotions or charity work but not this is not essential as training will be provided Own transport to travel to events and venues is essential This role is to attract new members by providing information and raising awareness of the hospice and is not a ‘hard sell’ Good numeracy and literacy skills Be willing to allow Treetops to complete a DBS check How to Apply: For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Robin Langrishe, Head of Community Relationships on 0115 949 1264. Please forward your CV with a covering letter to: robin@treetopshospice.org.uk. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice

Health Care Assistant: Hospice at Home/Roaming Service

We are looking for motivated and passionate persons with previous experience working as a healthcare assistant to join our expanding Hospice at Home Team. The ideal person would already have experience working in the community setting with patients at the end-of-life. The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families in the community. Our approach is predominantly one-to-one night shifts, so you will often be working independently using your own initiative in line with patient need and Registered Nurse support, and on occasions you may be required to work as part of a team on the Roaming Service. The applicants need to have NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care and must be enthusiastic, flexible, and have a passion for palliative and end-of-life care. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and who demonstrate a caring, empathetic and compassionate nature. We work predominantly across South Derbyshire, covering areas from Swadlincote and up towards Matlock. We particularly encourage applicants who live on the outskirts of South Derbyshire (Ashbourne and Swadlincote), although we welcome people within our catchment area. This role involves working night shifts (22:00-07.00), including weekends and bank holidays. Our night staff currently self-rosters to ensure a good work-life balance is maintained. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as you will be travelling across the community within the hospice’s catchment area. You will also be expected to drive the Roaming Service vehicle. Treetops 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 references before starting the role. You will be required to access the training/education programme and restorative supervision with regular peer support. For further information: Call Ali Jordan or Katy English Head and Deputy Head of Integrated Clinical Services on 0115 9496940 To apply: Please send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk Interview date Thursday 20 August 2026 Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Unfortunately, we would not be able to sponsor overseas candidates. An occupational pension scheme (NHS Pension Scheme rights are maintained). If you have not been contacted one week following the closing date, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice. Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HCA-Job-description.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HCA-Personal-Specification-for-Hospice-at-Home-and-Roaming-service-June-2023.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Personal Specification[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button]

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Assistant Shop Manager Littleover

Treetops Hospice is currently recruiting an Assistant Shop Manager for our Littleover Charity Shop. The main purpose of the role is to generate income for the hospice and lead a team, including volunteers. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, flexibility, and ability to lift, carry and sort donations within the shop. Retail experience to management level is essential and a full driving licence is desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking retail environment and contribute to Treetops Hospice. To apply: Please send your CV with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk Deadline to apply: Monday 10 August 2026 Interview Dates: Monday 17 August 2026 For further information call: 0115 949 7354 If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria, irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ASM-job-description-compliant-March-25.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]View the Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/cv-uploader/" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Upload your CV[/button]

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It costs over £5.7 million a year to keep our doors open, but we only get a little funding from government bodies, roughly 18%. The rest of our funding comes from supporters.

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Our Senior Leadership Team

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John Knight, Chief Executive

John brings a wealth of leadership experience from across the health and charity sectors, having served as Chief Executive Officer at Hospice Isle of Man. Prior to this, he was Chief Executive at LOROS Hospice, where he led major developments in the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care and support for terminally ill patients and their […]

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Philippa Shreeve, Director of Clinical Services

As Director of Clinical Services my role is to ensure that we always strive to deliver the highest standards of care possible for the population we serve here at Treetops Hospice.

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Wendy Hambleton, Director of People and Culture

“My role is to ensure we have the people, culture and leadership in place to deliver the ambition of Treetops Hospice, now and into the future.” As an experienced HR leader with over a decade of supporting organisations to build strong cultures, develop confident leaders and navigate change, Wendy Hambleton joins Treetops as the Director […]

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Scott Lea, Director of Income Generation and Marketing

I look after everything to do with making Treetops famous and ensuring we raise enough money to support our care services.

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Rebecca Bostock FCA, Director of Finance

As Director of Finance, I’m responsible for making sure that the hospice can monitor its financial position accurately, both looking at past performance but more importantly planning into the future.

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Cheryl Webster, Chair of Board

Cheryl worked for Treetops Hospice for 20 years, retiring in 2021. During her time at Treetops, she was a member of the Senior Leadership Team, initially managed the volunteer programme and latterly was Head of Facilities. After she retired, she was invited to be a Trustee both for her skills and for her ‘organisational memory.’ […]

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Dr Chris Potts

Chris Potts is a local GP who has worked in the Erewash area for over 10 years. Over this time he has been involved in several projects within the NHS supporting end of life care and education. Chris was invited to become a Trustee both for his medical knowledge and experience, and for my passion […]

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Steve Beeley

Steve is the owner of an insurance brokerage in Long Eaton, having worked in Insurance for over 45-years. He was very pleased to be invited to be a Trustee of Treetops , having had personal experience in care for elderly relatives, wanting to give something back to the local community and helping to ensure that […]

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Yvonne Hobday

Before Yvonne retired, she worked in social care for 40 years. A significant portion of that time was spent in the Erewash area. This gave her her first insight into the incredible services provided by Treetops. A few years ago, when a family member of Yvonne’s became terminally ill and chose to die at home, […]

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Suzanne Khalid

Suzanne joined Treetops as a Trustee in September 2023. She became the Vice Chair of the board in November 2024 and chairs the People and Workforce subcommittee of the board. She is a retired pharmacist with extensive clinical leadership experience at a senior level within a large multi-site NHS acute hospital. She is also an […]

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David Boutcher

David retired as a partner at the global law firm Reed Smith in December 2024, and is now a consultant to the firm where he was previously a senior Corporate Partner and Global Chair of Reed Smith’s Business and Finance Department. David now works on a pro bono basis for various organisations. He is a […]

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Colin Glynn

Colin is a qualified accountant by trade and worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years until he retired in 2017. Colin’s career at Rolls-Royce saw him start as an undergraduate, returning as a graduate, and becoming professionally qualified and enjoying many different roles during his time there. His final role was Global Head of Finance Shared […]

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Cham Kang

Cham is a business and marketing consultant/coach for the STEM sectors such as Chemicals, Healthcare, Biotech, Pharma and Cosmetics with global multinationals and SMEs. He started his career in R&D as a Research Chemist and then progressed into Sales and Marketing on a global level before setting up Qinesis, a Business Growth Company in 2004. […]

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Robert Jones

Born and brought up in Long Eaton Robert is proud to have been a Trustee of Treetops Hospice for nearly 15 years. Most of his professional career has been involved in various aspects of residential and commercial property in the local area, having started his own firm in the early 1990’s. Robert’s involvement as a […]

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Maelie Swanwick

Maelie Swanwick is a Palliative Medicine Consultant based at the Royal Derby Hospital and she’s been holding clinics at Treetops since 2001. She’s passionate about good end-of-life care, ensuring patients have the best quality of life possible and empowering them to make decisions about their own future.

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30 July 2026

Twin sisters to walk in memory of dad after hospice cared for him at home

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9 July 2026

Derbyshire County Cricket Club teams up with Treetops Hospice to boost community support for local families

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8 June 2026

Forget-Me-Not display set to create striking tribute at Treetops’ first Memory Meadow event

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2 June 2026

Race director honours close friend by choosing Treetops Hospice as official charity partner

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2 June 2026

Volunteering at a hospice: inside the role of a Bereavement Hub volunteer

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14 May 2026

Wedding dress donation helps fund vital hospice care

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7 May 2026

How Treetops is transforming support for local bereaved children

28 April 2026

Local NHS leader hails Treetops Hospice training “transformative”

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9 April 2026

Steve’s Challenge: The Great North Swim for Treetops

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12 March 2026

Treetops introduces new mascot and invites community to choose its name

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5 March 2026

Three women to leap 14,000ft in powerful tribute to loved ones

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4 March 2026

Treetops Hospice named finalist in prestigious Smiley Charity Film Awards

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