• Job Description

  Req#: B0309-25-0015?language=en&page=643&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to appoint individuals from the following backgrounds: qualified nurses, health care assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, paramedics, and other registered allied health professionals. Successful candidates will have a passion for palliative and end of life care and education, and a commitment to developing others within the locality.

  In the role you will participate in, and where indicated, lead on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of palliative and end of life care education. You will partake in role modelling work with staff in their clinical settings, triage patient referrals and provide holistic assessments of individuals referred to the service from diverse care settings. You will also participate in the development of clinical services through audit, research, education, and management.

  We welcome an informal discussion with you prior to application and invite you to make an appointment to view our building and facilities. Appointments can be made by contacting the HR team by email or telephone.

  Roles are mainly based at the Hospice, however, regular travel to support staff in the hospital, community settings, and care homes is required, therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business use is essential.

  Please take an inside look at staff's stories here:

  https://www.wlh.org.uk/case-studies/lesley-story

  https://www.wlh.org.uk/case-studies/maries-story

  Main duties of the job

  We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

  • A warm and welcoming working environment,
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,
  • Contributary pension scheme,
  • Free car parking,
  • Subsidised lunches,
  • Cycle to Work Scheme,
  • Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,
  • On demand GP,
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan,
  • Life Assurance,
  • A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

  Existing membership of the NHS pension scheme may be transferable to this post, if contributions have been made within the last 12 months.

  The available roles:

  Our team typically work 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, however, flexibility is required to hold sessions/meetings outside these hours with prior agreement. The available roles are:

  Associate Practice Development Facilitator, salary £32,131-£34,680 per annum

  Practice Development Assistant, salary £23,582-£26,158 per annum

  We welcome both full, part time and job share applications for these positions.

  How to apply

  In the first instance please contact us to discuss the role further and to have a look around our facilities, then you will be asked to submit an application via NHS jobs. We can be contacted via 01942 525566 or hr@wlh.org.uk.

  Closing date: 04 July 2025

  Interview date: 16 July 2025

  About us

  A Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) will be required.

  Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

  We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice).

  About us

  Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual, and emotional needs.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £23,582 to £26,158 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  B0309-25-0015

  Job locations

  Wigan & Leigh Hospice

  Kildare Street

  Hindley

  Wigan

  Greater Manchester

  WN2 3HZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  ** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack **

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  ** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack **

  Person Specification

  Personal Qualities & Attributes

  Essential

  • High professional standards
  • Smart appearance
  • Awareness of the Hospices charitable status and its reliance upon charitable donations which are influenced by clinical care delivery and the professionalism of hospice personnel

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for development and innovative practice
  • Flexible approach to working patterns
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use or ability to travel effectively to undertake required duties
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in palliative and end of life care or can demonstrate relevant experience
  • Evidence of 'on the job' sharing of knowledge within the workplace
  • NVQ/QCF/CACHE level 2 as a minimum
  • IT literate - able to use Microsoft Office programs and email proficiently

  Desirable

  • Care Certificate (dedication to complete this upon commencement of the role)
  • Experience of working across primary and secondary care

  Person Specification

  Personal Qualities & Attributes

  Essential

  • High professional standards
  • Smart appearance
  • Awareness of the Hospices charitable status and its reliance upon charitable donations which are influenced by clinical care delivery and the professionalism of hospice personnel

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for development and innovative practice
  • Flexible approach to working patterns
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use or ability to travel effectively to undertake required duties
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in palliative and end of life care or can demonstrate relevant experience
  • Evidence of 'on the job' sharing of knowledge within the workplace
  • NVQ/QCF/CACHE level 2 as a minimum
  • IT literate - able to use Microsoft Office programs and email proficiently

  Desirable

  • Care Certificate (dedication to complete this upon commencement of the role)
  • Experience of working across primary and secondary care

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wigan and Leigh Hospice

  Address

  Wigan & Leigh Hospice

  Kildare Street

  Hindley

  Wigan

  Greater Manchester

  WN2 3HZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wlh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wigan and Leigh Hospice

  Address

  Wigan & Leigh Hospice

  Kildare Street

  Hindley

  Wigan

  Greater Manchester

  WN2 3HZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wlh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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