Hospice Doctor (maternity cover)

6 sessions (3 days a week) + 1:5 on call per week £41,960 per annum (pro rata of £63,573 per annum) 28/07/2026

In this role, you will provide high quality, evidence based specialist palliative care to patients and their families with care, compassion and dignity. You will support colleagues who are managing palliative care patients both within the hospice and across the borough through the provision of specialist medical advice when needed. You will participate in the on call rota providing 24 hour medical cover for the hospice, including the 24 hour specialist palliative care advice line.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice, have at least 2 years' post registration experience, and demonstrate a strong interest in palliative & end of life care.

The role is available on a fixed term basis, working 9am - 5pm 3 days a week (6 PAs) plus 1 in 5 on call.

You will be able to attend the hospice within minutes when on call (driving licence required).

Benefits

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,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Free car parking,
• Subsidised lunches,
• Cycle to Work Scheme,
• Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,
• Westfield Health - Health Cash Plan,
• Life Assurance,
• A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

Existing membership of the NHS pension scheme may be transferable to this post, if contributions have been made within the last 12 months.

Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

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.

Applicants should submit up to date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role.

We provide specialist care and support to people across the Wigan borough who are living with a life limiting illness.

Training and development

We recognise that training and development needs can arise at any time and aim to provide the most appropriate support - from self directed learning to formal education and training.

All hospice employees receive an annual appraisal - a chance for open, honest and supportive discussion with their manager about performance, goals, and development needs.

Employee assistance

We offer employee assistance programmes to support health and wellbeing. These include counselling, wellbeing resources, and access to expert advisors on a range of topics.

Our Wellbeing Champions are on hand to listen, offer resources, and signpost colleagues to the right support - all while promoting positive health and wellbeing.

We support our employees to balance work and home life by considering flexible working arrangements. All eligible staff have the right to request flexible working.

Employees receive an annual incremental rise within their pay scale, allowing progression in post up to the top of the band. This is in addition to any pay award that may be implemented.

Annual leave

Employees receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, including bank holidays. Part time staff receive leave pro rata to their hours.