Practice Development Assistant (Healthcare Assistant) in Wigan inWigan PUBLISHED TUE 11 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

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Wigan and Leigh Hospice rZP2PLOO

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant, who is keen to share their knowledge and skills with other care staff in the locality.

We are looking to appoint a health care assistant who has a passion for palliative and end of life care and education, and a commitment to developing others within the locality.

The role is mainly based at the hospice, however regular travel to support staff in the hospital, community settings, and care homes is required, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business use is essential.

Please take an inside look at Lesley's story here: https://jobsincare.com/job/jbnsnvwr 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 (pro rata for part time employees),
Contributary pension scheme,
Free car parking,
Subsidised lunches,
Cycle to Work Scheme,
Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,
On demand GP,
Westfield 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.

Role: Practice Development Assistant (HCA) Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Permanent (would consider other part time hours)

Salary: £14,130 per annum (pro rata of £24,897 per annum)

Closing date: 30/03/2025

Interview Date: TBC

In the role you will participate in, and where indicated, lead on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of palliative and end of life care education.

You will also participate in role modelling work with staff in their clinical settings, and the practice development of clinical services through audit, research, education, and management, and provide leadership to junior team members, providing opportunities for their professional development.

Role profile is attached however we welcome an informal discussion with you prior to application and invite you to make an appointment to view our building and facilities. Appointments can be made by contacting the HR team by email or telephone.

Our team typically work 9am-5pm Monday to Friday however flexibility is required to hold sessions/meetings outside these hours with prior agreement.

How to apply:

In the first instance please contact us to discuss the role further and to have a look around our facilities, then you will be asked to submit an application via NHS jobs or our application form. We can be contacted via or

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