Careers
Hospice care offers a wide range of careers that combine clinical expertise with holistic support for patients and families. Clinical roles include specialist nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors in palliative medicine, and allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists who help maintain comfort and independence. Beyond direct care, hospices employ social workers, counsellors, and chaplains to address emotional and spiritual needs. There are also vital non-clinical roles in fundraising, finance, human resources, and administration, ensuring the sustainability and smooth running of services. Marketing and communications professionals help raise awareness, while volunteer coordinators and education teams support community engagement and training. Together, these roles reflect the collaborative approach of hospice care to improve quality of life at the end of life
There is a wide range of career opportunities available within the hospice sector.
Detailed below are a number of undergraduate course links:
For further details, please see the University of Lancashire’s website:




