# Associate Hospice Nurse Specialist (AHNS) or HNS > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wigan and Leigh Hospice. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-hospice-nurse-specialist-ahns-or-hns/34943346-17d9-4f96-8ecd-04a5b7431923 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-hospice-nurse-specialist-ahns-or-hns/34943346-17d9-4f96-8ecd-04a5b7431923.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wigan and Leigh Hospice - **Location:** Wigan & Leigh Hospice - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Registered nurse, Clinical nurse specialist - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-23T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T11:32:22.569Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0309-26-0013 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/B0309-26-0013/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=B0309-26-0013 - **Employer website:** https://www.wlh.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Role: Hospice Nurse Specialist (HNS) or Associate Hospice Nurse Specialist (AHNS) Hours: 37 hours Contract: Permanent Salary: HNS £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (4-point scale), plus an unsocial hours enhancement of £1,925 based on Point 1.Total annual package: £51,312 per annum AHNS: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (4-point scale), plus an unsocial hours enhancement of £1,558 based on Point 1.Total annual package: £41,517 per annum We have one full-time (1.0 FTE) vacancy, which may be appointed at either HNS or AHNS level. The AHNS role provides a supported development pathway, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to progress into an HNS position. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the role for which they are being considered. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (Adult) - to join our Hospice Nurse Specialist team, providing safe, responsive and high-quality specialist palliative care to patients and their families. This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise, judgement and communication skills to make a meaningful difference at one of the most important times in peoples lives. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, emotional resilience and the ability to manage complex and sensitive conversations. Closing date: 23 October 2026 Interview date: 10 November 2026 ### Main duties of the job Experience in palliative care, oncology or managing complex long-term conditions is desirable, although we welcome nurses from all clinical backgrounds who are keen to develop specialist skills. You will need to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to person-centred specialist palliative care. Hospice Nurse Specialistworks as an autonomous practitioner, managing a specialist caseload and providing advanced holistic assessment, symptom management (physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual), prescribing and care planning. The role acts as a key resource for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, supporting coordinated care, preventing avoidable hospital admissions and promoting patient choice, dignity and quality of life. The Associate Hospice Nurse Specialist provides high-quality specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and those important to them across Wigan Borough. Working under the guidance and support of a Hospice Nurse Specialist, the post holder undertakes holistic assessment, care planning and ongoing review for a delegated caseload of patients with palliative and end of life care needs. Working Pattern - This is a 37-hour-per-week role, worked Monday to Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The successful candidate will therefore need to be flexible and available to work 10 weekends per year (Saturday and Sunday), including bank holidays where required, in line with an agreed rota. ### About us At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us. As part of our team, you'll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including: - A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace. - 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service. - Contributory pension scheme. - Free on-site parking. - Subsidised lunches. - Cycle to Work Scheme. - Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays. - Access to an on-demand GP service. - Westfield Health Cash Plan. - Life Assurance. - A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives. If 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. 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) check. ### Details - Date posted: 09 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: B0309-26-0013 - Job locations: Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3HZ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description ** ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Attributes **Essential** - Self motivated, enthusiastic and committed - Innovative and forward thinking - Flexible and responsive to service needs and able to work unsocial hours - Full UK driving licence - Access to a vehicle insured for business use during shifts ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post registration experience in palliative and end of life careX - Experience of caseload management including review of referrals, triage and case reviews - Experience of using electronic clinical record systems and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation - Experience of working effectively in a team with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the multi-disciplinary team - Experience of the provision of supervision, development and mentoring of others **Desirable** - Experience working in a community setting - Experience of delivering formal education sessions ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered General Nurse (RGN) - Independent prescribing qualification - Advanced communication skills training - Post-registration qualification in palliative care or equivalent specialist experience **Desirable** - Mentorship or coaching qualification ### Skill / Ability **Essential** - Effective decision making and critical thinking - Excellent organisation, time management and ability to work autonomously - Strong IT, data and reporting skills ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.