Deputy Inpatient Unit Manager

About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals’ physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.    
A Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) will be required.  

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new management team on the IPU supporting the delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate inpatient services by being responsible for the professional day to day clinical leadership and operational management of the In Patient Unit.

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:
•    A warm and welcoming working environment,
•    Westfield Health
•    Life Assurance (of 3 times annual salary),
•    Hybrid approach to working,
•    35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays,
•    Contributary pension scheme,
•    Free car parking,
•    Subsidised lunches,
•    Cycle to Work Scheme,
•    Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts
•    On demand GP,
•    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.    

About the role
As Deputy IPU Manager you will be a core member of the clinical nursing team, responsible for role modelling good care, leading on IPU related projects and ensuring staff are following hospice policy and procedures and are competent to practice on the IPU. You will adopt a flexible approach to a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities.

The successful candidate will hold a first Degree in Nursing (our evidence of working at level 6), recognised Post-registration Palliative Care Qualification (or equivalent) and an Enhanced Communication Skills training (or equivalent). You will be experienced in mentoring and developing people and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills whilst being a team player.

Ideally you will have experience of delivering formal education, carrying out audits and report writing and presentation.

Closing date: 17/03/2024

The available role
37 hours per week, worked on internal rotation 7 days a week, including 1 in 2 weekends and nights when required, £41,119 - £45,002 per annum. Please note the salary is paid equally over 12 months and does not attract additional enhancements.

How to apply
Applicants should submit up to date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to hr@wlh.org.uk     

If you don’t hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

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

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