Hospice Nurse Specialist Manager

Job summary

Role: Hospice Nurse Specialist Manager

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £57,528 - £64,750per 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: 23/10/26

Interview date: 04/11/26

As a Hospice Nurse Specialist Manager, you will provide operational, professional and clinical leadership for the Hospice Nurse Specialist Service over 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of safe, responsive, compassionate and high-quality specialist palliative and end of life care across Wigan Borough. We welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills and experience required to lead this specialist service. While the role has traditionally been undertaken by experienced nurses, we are also keen to hear from applicants from other professional backgrounds who are practising at an advanced level and can demonstrate the capabilities and competencies required for the role.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is accountable for the day-to-day management, performance and development of the Hospice Nurse Specialist team, ensuring effective workforce planning, governance, quality assurance and service improvement. The role maintains an advanced level of clinical practice through the management of a complex patient caseload, providing specialist assessment, symptom management, prescribing and clinical decision-making whilst acting as an expert resource for colleagues and partner organisations.

Essential qualifications:

• Registered healthcare professional
• Independent prescribing qualification is essential for this role
• Advanced communication skills training
• Post registration palliative care qualification

Working Pattern

This is a 37-hour per week role, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. On rare occasions, weekend cover may be required, depending on staffing levels.

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.

About us

We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do.

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 as 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.

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Details

• Date posted: 09 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: B0309-26-0011
• 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).