Hospice Nurse Specialist; HNS) or Associate Hospice Nurse Specialist; AHNS

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 hour’s 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 hour’s enhancement of £1,558 based on Point 1.
Total annual package: £41,517 per annum

*** Appointments are normally made at Point 1 of the salary scale, in line with the organisation’s 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 October 2026
Interview date: 10 November 2026

Do you have a passion for palliative care? Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those important to them?

At 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. Every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver the highest standards of care across our community.

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.

Why join 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.

About the Role
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 people’s lives. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, emotional resilience and the ability to manage complex and sensitive conversations.

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.

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…