Holy Cross Hospital

12/02/2026

⭐RECRUITING NOW⭐
Head Chef | Full Time (37.5 hours)

Lead. Grow. Build Something Special.

At Holy Cross Hospital, we don’t just serve food — we support recovery. 🥦🍇

We have ambitious expansion plans ahead and are investing in the future of our services. We are now looking for a Head Chef who wants more than maintenance — someone who wants to shape, develop and drive the catering function forward as we grow.

The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this is a leadership position.
You will:
• Lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team
• Elevate food quality and presentation across the hospital
• Drive service innovation as we expand
• Ensure compliance, safety and excellence remain uncompromising
• Develop systems that support growth and consistency
• Put nutritious, beautifully presented food at the heart of patient recovery

About You
You’re ambitious. You like standards. You care about impact.
You will have:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
• Restaurant-standard culinary background
• NVQ Level 3 in Catering (or equivalent)
• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• Supervisory/leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety

Experience with IDDSI texture modification and allergen management would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can lead change positively — developing people, raising standards and building a kitchen culture that reflects our values.

The Difference?
✔ No split shifts
✔ No late-night finishes
✔ Alternate weekends only
✔ Structured working hours
✔ Genuine work–life balance

What We Offer
• Competitive salary up to £40,000 (DOE) + weekend enhancements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Blue Light discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
• On-site gym access
• Discounted musculoskeletal physiotherapy

If you’re ready to lead a kitchen with purpose — and play a key role in shaping our next chapter — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or find out more:
https://holycross.org.uk/about-us/

27/01/2026

✨ Rehab Success Story: SB’s Journey Back to Independence ✨

✨ Rehab Success Story: SB’s Journey Back to Independence ✨

SB started her rehab journey with us in June 2023. A nasty slip in the bathroom resulted in her rupturing her patella tendon (the tendon that connects the knee cap to the shin bone). SB underwent an operation to repair the tendon and then spent two months in a fixed knee brace which was gradually released to allow the knee to bend in stages. After the brace was removed the knee was extremely stiff and weak and we decided to start her rehab in the hydrotherapy pool.

Initially SB’s goals were to walk without crutches and to be able to bend the knee sufficiently to be able to stand up from a chair and get in and out of the car independently.

Hydrotherapy allowed her the freedom to learn to walk again without the fear of falling over. The buoyancy of the water was used to help bend and straighten the knee and as the knee became more comfortable, we were able to practise functional day-to-day activities such as stepping up and down and standing up from a seated position. 💧

As SB’s confidence improved, we progressed to the gym with a personalised rehab programme, and used a variety of equipment to help rebuild the strength in her legs. Walking improved with the parallel bars, and SB eventually progressed to obstacle courses with uneven surfaces and bollards to step over. We have focused on retraining the strength in SB’s legs by using the bike, ‘TheraBand’, weights and a variety of step work. Balance has improved using wobble boards and single leg balance games.

The new addition of our dynamometer has also been a great way to measure leg strength and has objectively shown SB her progression in strength over a period of time.

SB has come a long way since the start of her rehab journey. Over time, her goals have evolved, and she has recently achieved two major milestones: travelling away independently and joining her family on a trip where she enjoyed badminton, bowling, and even a visit to London to see The Lion King. ✨

📩 If you need a personalised plan to help you reach your rehab goals, contact us today to arrange your initial rehab assessment and discover how we can support you to reach your potential.

https://www.thephysiotherapycentre.org.uk/

07/01/2026

Congratulations to everybody who took part in the annual Boxing Day Run.

The run is organised every year by Matt Dellar and raises valuable funds for Holy Cross. 524 people completed the run with a new course record set by Christopher Phillips-Hart who stormed to victory in the men’s drinking race and claimed overall first place.

The generosity of everybody involved in the Boxing Day Run makes a real difference to the care we are able to provide our patients. Thank you for your support and find out more about the run at https://www.holycross.org.uk/news/2026/01/06/new-course-record-set-at-2025-boxing-day-run/

23/12/2025

❄️🎄Mayor brings festive cheer to Holy Cross during Christmas visit 🎄❄️

Holy Cross Hospital was filled with festive spirit this week as the Mayor of Haslemere, Councillor Jean Arrick visited the hospital to judge the annual Christmas decoration competition.

During her visit, the Mayor toured the wards and met patients and staff. Whilst on her walkabout, she also judged the highly creative decorations on display throughout the hospital and chose the winning entries for the Best Dressed Patient Door, Best Decorated Department and Best Eco Decoration.

Frances Campion-Smith, Chief Executive at Holy Cross accompanied the Mayor of Haslemere and said: “We were delighted to welcome the Mayor and to provide her with an insight into the work we do in neurorehabilitation and general rehabilitation.

“Activities play a significant role in a patient’s rehabilitation journey, so we were very proud to show her decorations made by patients working independently and together with their families. Christmas is a very inclusive time of year at Holy Cross and I think the festive displays reflect the warmth, care and community spirit that can be found here.”

After completing the judging, the Mayor joined patients and their families in the communal lounge for a cheerful rendition of Jingle Bells, followed by a cup of tea and the chance to meet more of Holy Cross’s 42 patients.

The winners of the Christmas decoration competition were announced at the hospital’s Christmas lunch, adding to the excitement and anticipation for staff and patients alike.

Speaking after the visit, the Mayor praised the creativity and commitment shown by everyone involved, and thanked staff for their dedication to creating a welcoming and uplifting environment for patients and their families during Christmas.

01/12/2025

Lace up your trainers for the 2025 Boxing Day Run at Hindhead! This festive 3.5-mile challenge takes in the beautiful Hindhead Commons and includes Gibbet Hill and the Devil’s Punchbowl. The run is open to people of all ages and running abilities - participants can run, jog, or walk at their own pace.

Thank you to Hindhead resident Matt Dellar who has been the organiser of the run since 1997 and has raised nearly £70,000 to support vital patient rehabilitation and care at Holy Cross. Tickets cost £15 and are available from www.boxingdayrun.org

17/11/2025

Our patients had a truly special outing with our wonderful Activities Team and Caregivers to the stunning RHS Wisley gardens. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a beautiful welcome sign that stayed up all day — thank you, RHS Garden Wisley!

The grounds were breathtaking, filled with vibrant autumnal displays that brought smiles and joy to everyone. It was a fantastic day of connection, nature, and laughter.

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22/10/2025

Join us for a FREE lecture this evening - to book your place use the link below!

I am delighted to be talking at on 22nd October at 6.45pm all about our amazing immune system and how to ensure it is ready to fight off invaders through autumn and into winter.

A FREE event, please book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-well-this-winter-free-lecture-tickets-1756842646649?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=0e0abf97f80a70fcc9826732417e59fd1ac75d20dbf28be1b8a6d2a5cb614ae9538967993e0c45052e902e622656eb35e4a266539c7a0e228a56ccc80e251ba939e7fc39b9546a36d89f9e5123b9

20/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating AHP Day at HCH! 🎉

Last week, our amazing Caregivers came together for a joyful afternoon filled with tea, cake, and inspiring on-screen learning to celebrate Allied Health Professionals Day. 💙

We took time to recognise the incredible work of our AHPs and their vital roles in patient care. From physiotherapists to dietitians and speech and language therapists — every AHP makes a difference.

Swipe through to see some lovely moments from the event and join us in thanking our wonderful team for all that they do for our patients at HCH! 🙌

14/10/2025

Happy National AHPs’ Day to our brilliant Allied Health Professionals here at Holy Cross Hospital. Thank you for all you do for our patients, their families, our multi-disciplinary team, and for one another.

Today we celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions of the Allied Health Professionals who make a difference in healthcare every single day. Celebrating the fantastic skills you have and services you provide to all our rehabilitation patients and local community.

Thank you for always being a key member of our rehabilitation service, for innovating, inspiring and always striving to improve lives.

06/10/2025

🛡️ Winter-Proof Your Immune System: Eat Well, Live Strong 🥦❄️

Join us for a free lecture hosted by the Physiotherapy team, featuring guest speaker Caroline from Integral Wellness.

Discover:
✨ How your immune system protects you
🥗 The role of nutrition in immune health
💪 Lifestyle habits to stay strong
🧣 Strategies for when coughs and colds strike
📅 Wednesday 22 October 2025
🕡 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Holy Cross Hospital, Haslemere, GU27 1NQ

🎟️ Reserve your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lecture-winter-proof-your-immune-system-eat-well-live-strong-tickets-1756842646649

Let’s stay well this winter together! 🌿

02/10/2025

🚶‍♀️🐾 Join the Friends of Holy Cross for a Sponsored Walk!
This Sunday, we’re walking from Godalming to Guildford to raise funds and enjoy some fresh air together.

📍 Meet at 10:15am in Crown Court Car Park, Godalming
🌿 Walk along the scenic towpath
🥪 Finish at the Weyside pub for a sandwich lunch
🐶 Dogs are welcome too!

Can’t join us but want to support the cause?
👉 Sponsor the walkers here: justgiving.com/page/susan-mitchell-2025

Let’s make it a great day for a great cause! 💚

16/09/2025

🌞 Creativity in the Sunshine! 🎨

Our Occupational Therapy team recently took therapy outdoors to the hospital terrace — and the results were truly inspiring! One of our talented patients created this beautiful piece of artwork during the session. 🖌️💛

We were so moved by their creativity and progress that we’ve framed the artwork and proudly displayed it in the hospital for everyone to enjoy. A wonderful reminder of the healing power of art and nature!

👏 Huge thanks to our OT team for their dedication and to our patients for sharing their journeys with us.