Job summaryHours: 37 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: Wigan and Leigh Hospice and communities we serveSalary: 49,387 - 56,515 per annum (4-point scale)******Appointments are normally made at Point 1 of the salary scale, in line with the organisations pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates relevant experience, skills and competencies for the role.***Closing date: 08 November 2026Interview date: 19 November 2026What we are Looking For: Registered
health or social care professionalExperienced
educator with passion for improving palliative and end of life careExperienced
leader and manager who can support, supervise develop and inspire othersExcellent
communicator skilled at working in partnership with othersAbility
to work autonomously and deliver on objectives ensuring a high standard of work
by agreed deadlinesWhat you
will do: Lead motivate and inspire the Learning Hub
TeamProvide operational management of the Learning Hub Team and
serviceEstablish and maintain effective, respectful
and positive working relationships with key stakeholdersConduct comprehensive internal and external
learning needs analysisEnsure response effective administrative
systems are in placeLead
on the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality palliative and end
of life care educationWorking PatternThis is a 37-hour
per week role, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.Main duties of the jobWe are seeking a committed registered health or
social care professional to lead our Learning Hub Team.
This is a role where you can combine your clinical
expertise with a passion for educating others You will make a profound
difference to people receiving palliative and end of life care by leading on
the professional development of all who provide their care across
organisational and professional boundaries.
You will be provide a comprehensive programme of
high-quality palliative and end of life care education to hospice clinical
staff and to health and social care professionals across the Wigan Borough and
beyond. Demonstrating attainment of knowledge, skills and confidence that
contributes to continuous improvement in practice.
What We Offer:
A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of serviceContributory pension schemeFree on-site parkingSubsidised lunchesCycle to Work SchemeDiscounts on shopping, leisure and holidaysAccess to an on-demand GP serviceWestfield Health Cash PlanLife AssuranceA wide range of health and wellbeing initiativesComprehensive induction and mentorship and Opportunities for advanced training and professional developmentSupportive, values driven team cultureIf you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.
About usAt Wigan & Leigh Hospice, our people are at the heart of
everything we do. Together, we deliver outstanding specialist care and support
to people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship
under the Skilled Worker route of the UKs points-based immigration system.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required
to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.
Successful
appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
Check (DBS) checkas part of the pre-employment screening process. If
you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please
assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We
appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest
in joining our team.
As an independent charity, we
provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of
each individual.
Our services support people
physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the
best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain
at the centre of their care.
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).DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberB0309-26-0015Job locationsWigan & Leigh HospiceKildare StreetHindleyWiganGreater ManchesterWN2 3HZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description **
Job description
Job responsibilities** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description **Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered health or social care professionalPostgraduate teaching qualificationAdvanced communication skillsMentorship or coaching qualificationDesirablePost-graduate leadership/management qualification
Experience
EssentialSignificant post-registration experience in palliative and end-of-life careExperience of teaching health and/or social care professionals in both class-based and operational settingsExperience in conducting learning needs analysis and developing, delivering and evaluating education opportunities to meet these needsExperience of working effectively in a team with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the multi-disciplinary teamExperience of the provision of supervision, development and mentoring of othersExperience of leading service improvement, audit and quality initiatives that support service, pathway and policy developmentDesirableExperience of managing a team or service
Attributes
EssentialSelf motivated, enthusiastic and committedInnovative and forward thinkingFlexible and responsive to service needs and able to work unsocial hours
Skill / Ability
EssentialLeadership skillsEffective decision-making and critical thinkingExcellent organisation, time management and ability to work autonomouslyStrong IT, data and reporting skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered health or social care professionalPostgraduate teaching qualificationAdvanced communication skillsMentorship or coaching qualificationDesirablePost-graduate leadership/management qualification
Experience
EssentialSignificant post-registration experience in palliative and end-of-life careExperience of teaching health and/or social care professionals in both class-based and operational settingsExperience in conducting learning needs analysis and developing, delivering and evaluating education opportunities to meet these needsExperience of working effectively in a team with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the multi-disciplinary teamExperience of the provision of supervision, development and mentoring of othersExperience of leading service improvement, audit and quality initiatives that support service, pathway and policy developmentDesirableExperience of managing a team or service
Attributes
EssentialSelf motivated, enthusiastic and committedInnovative and forward thinkingFlexible and responsive to service needs and able to work unsocial hours
Skill / Ability
EssentialLeadership skillsEffective decision-making and critical thinkingExcellent organisation, time management and ability to work autonomouslyStrong IT, data and reporting skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameWigan and Leigh HospiceAddressWigan & Leigh HospiceKildare StreetHindleyWiganGreater ManchesterWN2 3HZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWigan and Leigh HospiceAddressWigan & Leigh HospiceKildare StreetHindleyWiganGreater ManchesterWN2 3HZUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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