Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 23 June 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding and forward-thinking service. The Hospice provides Specialist Palliative Care through its 14 bed Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Clinics, and extensive Community services. The main responsibilities of the post are to provide outstanding care to Hospice inpatients. The post is fully supported by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have successfully completed their foundation training and have an interest in palliative medicine. Relevant training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit one doctor on a permanent basis, working 8 PAs (4 days a week) plus maximum of 1 in 5 on-call.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the Hospice values; Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence. If you feel you could add value to our team, we would like to hear from you. If appointed, you will be joining a Hospice which achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection.

  • Hours: 8 PAs plus maximum of 1 in 5 on-call
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary: £55,825 per annum, inclusive of on-call (this covers 8 sessions, 32 hours per week, plus 1 in 5 on-call)
  • Closing date: 23 June 2025
  • Interview date: 08 July 2025

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,
  • 3 additional days annual leave in respect of on-call requirement, Contributary pension scheme,
  • Free car parking,
  • Subsidised lunches,
  • Cycle to Work Scheme,
  • Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,
  • On demand GP,
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan,
  • A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 08 July 2025.

Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

About us

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

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.

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Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,825 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0309-25-0008

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

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Proficient written and verbal skills in English language
  • Strong interest in palliative medicine and a commitment to the vision and values of Wigan and Leigh Hospice
  • Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
  • Problem solving skills and good clinical judgment
  • Awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Strong IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Other

Essential

  • Able to attend the hospice within 30-40 minutes when on-call
  • Driver with a valid licence or ability to travel effectively to undertake required duties
  • Member of a Medical Defence Organisation

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognized medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
  • Full registration with the GMC and holding a licence to practise
  • Completion of Foundation Training Programme (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary team working in specialities relevant to Palliative Care
  • Experience of audit work

Desirable

  • Experience in Palliative Care
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Experience of teaching
Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Proficient written and verbal skills in English language
  • Strong interest in palliative medicine and a commitment to the vision and values of Wigan and Leigh Hospice
  • Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
  • Problem solving skills and good clinical judgment
  • Awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Strong IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Other

Essential

  • Able to attend the hospice within 30-40 minutes when on-call
  • Driver with a valid licence or ability to travel effectively to undertake required duties
  • Member of a Medical Defence Organisation

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognized medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
  • Full registration with the GMC and holding a licence to practise
  • Completion of Foundation Training Programme (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary team working in specialities relevant to Palliative Care
  • Experience of audit work

Desirable

  • Experience in Palliative Care
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Experience of teaching

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Team

hr@wlh.org.uk

01942525566

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,825 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0309-25-0008

Job locations

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Wigan and Leigh Hospice's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)