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.
If you share our values and want to make a meaningful difference every day, wed love to hear from you.
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.
Salary: £55,825 per annum, inclusive of on-call
Closing date: 20/11/2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We are committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- A warm and welcoming environment: You'll be part of a supportive team working in a calm, compassionate setting, with access to our beautiful hospice gardens.
- Comprehensive induction: We provide a thorough and supportive induction programme designed to welcome you, build your confidence, and equip you with everything you need to succeed in your new role.
- Wellbeing Initiatives.
- Generous annual leave: 35 days (inclusive of bank holidays).
- 3 additional days annual leave in respect of on-call requirement.
- Contributory Pension Scheme: We offer a contributory private pension scheme to support your future. If you have contributed to the NHS Pension Scheme within the last 12 months, you will be eligible to continue your NHS pension while working with us.
We also provide:
- Free on-site parking.
- Subsidised lunches freshly prepared.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Exclusive shopping, leisure, and holiday discounts.
- On-demand GP access.
- Westfield Health Cash Plan.
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.
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).
Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.
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.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,825 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0309-25-0026
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)
