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
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)
