Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including acute and elective care, to the communities in Wigan and surrounding areas. Their mission focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring patient safety, with an emphasis on teaching and research to advance medical practice. The Trust aims to improve health outcomes, enhance patient experience, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the healthcare system.

Science & Healthcare

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Providing high quality NHS healthcare for our patients across the Wigan Borough.

You should be a compassionate leader with media management experience, skilled in creating engagement plans, creative, strategic, and committed to serving and engaging the Wigan Borough community.

You will lead a communications team, develop engagement strategies, explore innovative approaches like AI, and ensure all messaging aligns with our values of care, inclusion, and excellence.

Government & Politics

Marketing

An exciting opportunity to lead our talented communications team and Trust on our journey to Outstanding. WWL is proud to serve the Wigan Borough community and we are seeking an innovative thinker and compassionate leader to join us as Interim Head of Communications and Engagement for a one-year period. This Is a Pivotal Role Where You Will * Lead and inspire a skilled communications and engagement team. * Develop and deliver strategies that strengthen staff, patient, and community engagement. * Shape the future of communications at WWL, exploring new approaches and technologies – including how AI can enhance our work. * Champion our values, ensuring every message reflects our commitment to care, inclusion, and excellence Interested? Apply now and help us tell the story of WWL as we strive for Outstanding and making a difference. Please note that this vacancy is subject to Agenda for Change banding and the official banding has not yet been confirmed. NHS Employees should secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is offered on a fixed term basis to provide temporary cover and maintain service continuity during staff absences. The contract is for 12 months. Whilst the temporary post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future. The Interim Head of Communications and Engagement will play an important role in helping to develop and improve the development and delivery of proactive, innovative and professionally led internal and external communications. The Head of Communications and Engagement will compassionately lead a small team of specialists who will deliver a measurable programme of activity to all audiences across a range of communications channels in line with the departmental and Trust objectives. What We’re Looking For * A proven compassionate leader with experience in communications, strong media management, someone who loves a developing and implementing a great comms and engagement plan. * Someone who is creative, strategic, and passionate about making a difference. * A collaborative professional who takes pride in serving the Wigan Borough community and focussed on effectively engaging with stakeholder.s Why join us? * Be part of a Trust that values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. * Help shape our communications approach during a transformative period. * Work with a talented, supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Tither Job title: Executive Assistant to Director of C & SE Email address: elizabeth.tither@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 822174

An exciting opportunity to lead our talented communications team and Trust on our journey to Outstanding. WWL is proud to serve the Wigan Borough community and we are seeking an innovative thinker and compassionate leader to join us as Interim Head of Communications and Engagement for a one-year period.This Is a Pivotal Role Where You Will * Lead and inspire a skilled communications and engagement team. * Develop and deliver strategies that strengthen staff, patient, and community engagement. * Shape the future of communications at WWL, exploring new approaches and technologies – including how AI can enhance our work. * Champion our values, ensuring every message reflects our commitment to care, inclusion, and excellence      Interested?Apply now and help us tell the story of WWL as we strive for Outstanding and making a difference.Please note that this vacancy is subject to Agenda for Change banding and the official banding has not yet been confirmed.NHS Employees should secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is offered on a fixed term basis to provide temporary cover and maintain service continuity during staff absences. The contract is for 12 months. Whilst the temporary post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.The Interim Head of Communications and Engagement will play an important role in helping to develop and improve the development and delivery of proactive, innovative and professionally led internal and external communications.The Head of Communications and Engagement will compassionately lead a small team of specialists who will deliver a measurable programme of activity to all audiences across a range of communications channels in line with the departmental and Trust objectives.What We’re Looking For * A proven compassionate leader with experience in communications, strong media management, someone who loves a developing and implementing a great comms and engagement plan. * Someone who is creative, strategic, and passionate about making a difference. * A collaborative professional who takes pride in serving the Wigan Borough community and focussed on effectively engaging with stakeholder.s      Why join us? * Be part of a Trust that values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. * Help shape our communications approach during a transformative period. * Work with a talented, supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care.      Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values’.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Tither Job title: Executive Assistant to Director of C & SE Email address: elizabeth.tither@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 822174

Head of Communications and Engagement (Interim) - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

&lt;strong&gt;An exciting opportunity to lead our talented communications team and Trust on our journey to Outstanding. &lt;/strong&gt;WWL is proud to serve the Wigan Borough community and we are seeking an &lt;strong&gt;innovative thinker and compassionate leader&lt;/strong&gt; to join us as &lt;strong&gt;Interim Head of Communications and Engagement&lt;/strong&gt; for a one-year period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This Is a Pivotal Role Where You Will&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead and inspire a skilled communications and engagement team. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop and deliver strategies that strengthen staff, patient, and community engagement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shape the future of communications at WWL, exploring new approaches and technologies – including how AI can enhance our work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Champion our values, ensuring every message reflects our commitment to care, inclusion, and excellence&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interested?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Apply now and help us tell the story of WWL as we strive for Outstanding and making a difference.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that this vacancy is subject to Agenda for Change banding and the official banding has not yet been confirmed. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;NHS Employees should secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is offered on a fixed term basis to provide temporary cover and maintain service continuity during staff absences. The contract is for 12 months. Whilst the temporary post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Interim Head of Communications and Engagement will play an important role in helping to develop and improve the development and delivery of proactive, innovative and professionally led internal and external communications.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Head of Communications and Engagement will compassionately lead a small team of specialists who will deliver a measurable programme of activity to all audiences across a range of communications channels in line with the departmental and Trust objectives.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What We’re Looking For&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A proven compassionate leader with experience in communications, strong media management, someone who loves a developing and implementing a great comms and engagement plan.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Someone who is creative, strategic, and passionate about making a difference.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A collaborative professional who takes pride in serving the Wigan Borough community and focussed on effectively engaging with stakeholder.s&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why join us?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be part of a Trust that values innovation, compassion, and teamwork.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Help shape our communications approach during a transformative period.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work with a talented, supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values’.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Tither Job title: Executive Assistant to Director of C &amp;amp; SE Email address: elizabeth.tither@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 822174

Head of Communications and Engagement (Interim)

You must provide evidence of your qualifications.

You will perform diagnostic imaging across various specialities, including trauma and paediatrics, while ensuring patient care and support in a dynamic, flexible environment.

Healthcare

This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer. We would like to invite you to join our friendly, dynamic team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We host diagnostic services in four sites offering clinical services across a diverse range of specialities. The role is 37.5 hours per week and involves working across 7 days including nights and on call at Wrightington. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer. New team members will be supported with a structured induction, and support from all members of the Radiology team. New team members are supported and encouraged to develop their radiography and patient care skills. Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience. This will include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialised areas and are introducing rotation into both DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. We have a fantastic reporting radiographer team, as well as advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures. This position carries a commitment to flexible working hours and will include on-call at Wrightington across a 7-day working week. Evidence Of Qualifications Will Be Requested * Previous applicants need not apply****** Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK’s leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence. At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics. Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre. The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics. The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work. The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms. The team undertake a range of procedures. The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms. It is a busy department offering a range of experience. The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics. The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network. The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward. Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging. Choose Well – Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Whittle Job title: Clinical Imaging Manager Email address: kathryn.whittle@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 778714 Danica Thorpe Danica.l.thorpe@wwl.nhs.uk

This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.We would like to invite you to join our friendly, dynamic team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We host diagnostic services in four sites offering clinical services across a diverse range of specialities. The role is 37.5 hours per week and involves working across 7 days including nights and on call at Wrightington.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer. New team members will be supported with a structured induction, and support from all members of the Radiology team. New team members are supported and encouraged to develop their radiography and patient care skills.Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience. This will include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialised areas and are introducing rotation into both DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. We have a fantastic reporting radiographer team, as well as advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures.This position carries a commitment to flexible working hours and will include on-call at Wrightington across a 7-day working week.Evidence Of Qualifications Will Be Requested * Previous applicants need not apply******      Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK’s leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence.At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics.Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre. The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics.The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work. The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms. The team undertake a range of procedures. The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms. It is a busy department offering a range of experience. The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics. The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network. The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward. Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging.Choose Well – Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.On-CallPlease note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Whittle Job title: Clinical Imaging Manager Email address: kathryn.whittle@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 778714Danica ThorpeDanica.l.thorpe@wwl.nhs.uk

Radiographer - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We would like to invite you to join our friendly, dynamic team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We host diagnostic services in four sites offering clinical services across a diverse range of specialities. The role is 37.5 hours per week and involves working across 7 days including nights and on call at Wrightington.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer. New team members will be supported with a structured induction, and support from all members of the Radiology team. New team members are supported and encouraged to develop their radiography and patient care skills.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience. This will include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialised areas and are introducing rotation into both DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. We have a fantastic reporting radiographer team, as well as advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This position carries a commitment to flexible working hours and will include on-call at Wrightington across a 7-day working week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evidence Of Qualifications Will Be Requested&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Previous applicants need not apply******&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK’s leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre. The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work. The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms. The team undertake a range of procedures. The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms. It is a busy department offering a range of experience. The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics. The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network. The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward. Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Choose Well – Choose WWL&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On-Call&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Whittle Job title: Clinical Imaging Manager Email address: kathryn.whittle@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 778714&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Danica Thorpe&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Danica.l.thorpe@wwl.nhs.uk

Radiographer

You must have extensive experience in People Services, complex employee relations, NHS workforce challenges, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aligned with our values.

You’ll support leaders with Business Partnering and Medical Workforce functions, collaborate on workforce strategies, and foster partnerships with Joint Trade Unions.

People, HR & Administration

As a strategic and compassionate leader, joining WWL as our new Associate Director of HR will be a rewarding opportunity to influence and shape the delivery of our People Services function, as we strive to deliver efficient, customer focused and value adding services, that enhance staff experience and support outstanding patient care. Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment. About The Role As a key member of the People Services Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure that our operational and clinical leaders are supported by highly capable, professional and future focussed Business Partnering and Medical Workforce functions. You'll work closely with the Associate Director of OD and Inclusion, and Associate Director of Workforce Transformation and Planning to develop, implement and measure the impact of plans and strategies which address our key workforce challenges, now and for our future. You'll also nurture our open and effective relationship with our Joint Trade Unions, ensuring partnership working is embedded in everything we do. About You With substantial experience of leading People Services, you'll also have significant experience of advising on complex employee relations and organisational change matters. You'll have an in-depth knowledge of NHS workforce challenges and be steadfast in your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our values will strike a chord with you, and you'll share our ambition to be an outstanding organisation. If you're up for the challenge, please get in touch for an informal chat. Choose Well – Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. * People at the Heart * Listen and Involve * Kind and Respectful * ONE Team WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Wright Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: charlotte.wright@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07795021694

As a strategic and compassionate leader, joining WWL as our new Associate Director of HR will be a rewarding opportunity to influence and shape the delivery of our People Services function, as we strive to deliver efficient, customer focused and value adding services, that enhance staff experience and support outstanding patient care.Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.About The RoleAs a key member of the People Services Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure that our operational and clinical leaders are supported by highly capable, professional and future focussed Business Partnering and Medical Workforce functions.You'll work closely with the Associate Director of OD and Inclusion, and Associate Director of Workforce Transformation and Planning to develop, implement and measure the impact of plans and strategies which address our key workforce challenges, now and for our future.You'll also nurture our open and effective relationship with our Joint Trade Unions, ensuring partnership working is embedded in everything we do.About YouWith substantial experience of leading People Services, you'll also have significant experience of advising on complex employee relations and organisational change matters.You'll have an in-depth knowledge of NHS workforce challenges and be steadfast in your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.Our values will strike a chord with you, and you'll share our ambition to be an outstanding organisation.If you're up for the challenge, please get in touch for an informal chat.Choose Well – Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. * People at the Heart * Listen and Involve * Kind and Respectful * ONE Team      WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Wright Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: charlotte.wright@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07795021694

Associate Director of People Services - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

As a strategic and compassionate leader, joining WWL as our new Associate Director of HR will be a rewarding opportunity to influence and shape the delivery of our People Services function, as we strive to deliver efficient, customer focused and value adding services, that enhance staff experience and support outstanding patient care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As a key member of the People Services Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure that our operational and clinical leaders are supported by highly capable, professional and future focussed Business Partnering and Medical Workforce functions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You'll work closely with the Associate Director of OD and Inclusion, and Associate Director of Workforce Transformation and Planning to develop, implement and measure the impact of plans and strategies which address our key workforce challenges, now and for our future.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You'll also nurture our open and effective relationship with our Joint Trade Unions, ensuring partnership working is embedded in everything we do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About You&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;With substantial experience of leading People Services, you'll also have significant experience of advising on complex employee relations and organisational change matters.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You'll have an in-depth knowledge of NHS workforce challenges and be steadfast in your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our values will strike a chord with you, and you'll share our ambition to be an outstanding organisation.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you're up for the challenge, please get in touch for an informal chat.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Choose Well – Choose WWL&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; People at the Heart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Listen and Involve&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Kind and Respectful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; ONE Team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Wright Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: charlotte.wright@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07795021694

Associate Director of People Services

You should have a proven record in People & OD strategies, experience in workforce transformation, expertise in diversity and inclusion, strong partnership skills, and visible leadership aligned with our values.

You will develop impactful People & OD strategies, drive culture change, promote diversity and inclusion, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead with compassion and authenticity.

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values-led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation’s evolution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, system-minded people leader to shape the future of a major acute and community teaching trust serving more than 329,000 residents across the Wigan Borough. A pivotal moment for our organisation WWL is delivering a £4.8m transformation programme — the only one of its kind in Greater Manchester — in partnership with our local authority and ICB, reshaping urgent and emergency care, improving patient flow and accelerating our acute-to-community shift. Alongside this, our three-year financial recovery plan is progressing successfully, supported by a refreshed Executive Team and a new Chair passionate about integrated care. With two new divisions, Start Well and Live Well, we have reshaped our operating model to meet the borough’s health needs across the life course and deliver care closer to home. We are an organisation defined by our culture: low turnover, high engagement, a strong ethos of continuous improvement, and deep partnership with our local system. As an anchor institution — with 70% of colleagues living in or near the borough — WWL plays a vital role in improving population wellbeing, tackling inequality, and supporting the local workforce pipeline. About you: We are seeking an accomplished senior People & OD leader with experience gained in a complex environment, ideally within the NHS or wider public sector. You will bring: * A track record of developing and delivering impactful People & OD strategies * Significant experience of organisational development, workforce transformation and culture change * Deep expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion with demonstrable commitment to anti-racism * Strong partnership skills, including working with multi-agency stakeholders and Trade Unions * Visible, compassionate leadership and the ability to inspire followership * The confidence, credibility and strategic insight to influence at Board level * A personal style that reflects our values — compassionate, collaborative, authentic and ambitious Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan Phillips Job title: Executive Recruiter Email address: jp@seymourjohn.com Telephone number: 07817 988490

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values-led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation’s evolution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, system-minded people leader to shape the future of a major acute and community teaching trust serving more than 329,000 residents across the Wigan Borough.A pivotal moment for our organisationWWL is delivering a £4.8m transformation programme — the only one of its kind in Greater Manchester — in partnership with our local authority and ICB, reshaping urgent and emergency care, improving patient flow and accelerating our acute-to-community shift. Alongside this, our three-year financial recovery plan is progressing successfully, supported by a refreshed Executive Team and a new Chair passionate about integrated care. With two new divisions, Start Well and Live Well, we have reshaped our operating model to meet the borough’s health needs across the life course and deliver care closer to home.We are an organisation defined by our culture: low turnover, high engagement, a strong ethos of continuous improvement, and deep partnership with our local system. As an anchor institution — with 70% of colleagues living in or near the borough — WWL plays a vital role in improving population wellbeing, tackling inequality, and supporting the local workforce pipeline.About you: We are seeking an accomplished senior People & OD leader with experience gained in a complex environment, ideally within the NHS or wider public sector. You will bring: * A track record of developing and delivering impactful People & OD strategies * Significant experience of organisational development, workforce transformation and culture change * Deep expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion with demonstrable commitment to anti-racism * Strong partnership skills, including working with multi-agency stakeholders and Trade Unions * Visible, compassionate leadership and the ability to inspire followership * The confidence, credibility and strategic insight to influence at Board level * A personal style that reflects our values — compassionate, collaborative, authentic and ambitious      Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan Phillips Job title: Executive Recruiter Email address: jp@seymourjohn.com Telephone number: 07817 988490

Chief People Officer - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan &amp;amp; Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values-led &lt;strong&gt;Chief People Officer (CPO)&lt;/strong&gt; to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation’s evolution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, system-minded people leader to shape the future of a major acute and community teaching trust serving more than 329,000 residents across the Wigan Borough.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A pivotal moment for our organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;WWL is delivering a £4.8m transformation programme — the only one of its kind in Greater Manchester — in partnership with our local authority and ICB, reshaping urgent and emergency care, improving patient flow and accelerating our acute-to-community shift. Alongside this, our three-year financial recovery plan is progressing successfully, supported by a refreshed Executive Team and a new Chair passionate about integrated care. With two new divisions, Start Well and Live Well, we have reshaped our operating model to meet the borough’s health needs across the life course and deliver care closer to home.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an organisation defined by our culture: low turnover, high engagement, a strong ethos of continuous improvement, and deep partnership with our local system. As an anchor institution — with 70% of colleagues living in or near the borough — WWL plays a vital role in improving population wellbeing, tackling inequality, and supporting the local workforce pipeline.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About you: &lt;/strong&gt;We are seeking an accomplished senior People &amp;amp; OD leader with experience gained in a complex environment, ideally within the NHS or wider public sector. You will bring:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A track record of developing and delivering impactful People &amp;amp; OD strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Significant experience of organisational development, workforce transformation and culture change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deep expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion with demonstrable commitment to anti-racism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong partnership skills, including working with multi-agency stakeholders and Trade Unions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Visible, compassionate leadership and the ability to inspire followership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The confidence, credibility and strategic insight to influence at Board level&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A personal style that reflects our values — compassionate, collaborative, authentic and ambitious&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan Phillips Job title: Executive Recruiter Email address: jp@seymourjohn.com Telephone number: 07817 988490

Chief People Officer

You need strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, a degree or equivalent experience, awareness of trends, and must work hybrid with weekly office commutes.

You will analyze data, support dashboard design, manage stakeholder priorities, produce robust statistics, and respond to trends, while collaborating with the Analytics & Data Science team.

Data

Research & Development

Do you want to work for one of the leading organisations in NHS Data Analytics and winner of numerous awards both national and international? Do you want to work in a Successful, Friendly and Forward Thinking team that’s highly regarded? Do you want to be part of a team creating innovative, cutting edge BI applications, and analytics? If so we are looking two enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our data analytics team and contribute towards our mission of delivering world-class health care analytics. The Successful Candidates Will * Support in the creation and lead on the interpretation of analytics. * Have good analytical, technical and communication skills in order to aid the production of accurate & robust statistics & intelligence. * Understand their stakeholder’s strategic direction, as well as current issues, in order to know how to prioritise & manage their workload to ensure the most effective outputs are delivered at the right time. The successful candidate(s) will also have to possess excellent numeracy, logical and communication skills, be educated to Degree level or have equivalent experience & knowledge in the Analytics/Business Intelligence sphere. This is a development role where the successful candidate(s) will commence on the job training as a band 6 before progressing to band 7 on successful completion of the programme. * To work alongside the Analytics & Data Science team in the provision of an Analytics and Business Intelligence service to the Trust, its Divisions, Corporate Functions and Commissioners. * The post holder will support in the creation or interpretation of analytics. * The role will also support the design and rollout of interactive dashboards and will aid the DAA Development team during their production. * The post holder will require good analytical, technical and communication skills in order to aid the production of accurate & robust statistics & intelligence. * The post holder will understand their stakeholder’s strategic direction, as well as current issues, in order to know how to prioritise & manage their workload to ensure the most effective outputs are delivered at the right time. * The post holder should have a good awareness of the Trusts external environment to identify & respond to variations from the local or national trends. * This is a hybrid working role where the successful candidate(s) will be required to commute into the Wigan office at a minimum of one day per week and will be flexible to the needs of the department and trust. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. * People at the Heart * Listen and Involve * Kind and Respectful * ONE Team WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tom Hunt Job title: Principal Data Analyst Email address: tom.hunt@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01257 567285

Do you want to work for one of the leading organisations in NHS Data Analytics and winner of numerous awards both national and international?Do you want to work in a Successful, Friendly and Forward Thinking team that’s highly regarded?Do you want to be part of a team creating innovative, cutting edge BI applications, and analytics?If so we are looking two enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our data analytics team and contribute towards our mission of delivering world-class health care analytics.The Successful Candidates Will * Support in the creation and lead on the interpretation of analytics. * Have good analytical, technical and communication skills in order to aid the production of accurate & robust statistics & intelligence. * Understand their stakeholder’s strategic direction, as well as current issues, in order to know how to prioritise & manage their workload to ensure the most effective outputs are delivered at the right time.      The successful candidate(s) will also have to possess excellent numeracy, logical and communication skills, be educated to Degree level or have equivalent experience & knowledge in the Analytics/Business Intelligence sphere.This is a development role where the successful candidate(s) will commence on the job training as a band 6 before progressing to band 7 on successful completion of the programme. * To work alongside the Analytics & Data Science team in the provision of an Analytics and Business Intelligence service to the Trust, its Divisions, Corporate Functions and Commissioners. * The post holder will support in the creation or interpretation of analytics. * The role will also support the design and rollout of interactive dashboards and will aid the DAA Development team during their production. * The post holder will require good analytical, technical and communication skills in order to aid the production of accurate & robust statistics & intelligence. * The post holder will understand their stakeholder’s strategic direction, as well as current issues, in order to know how to prioritise & manage their workload to ensure the most effective outputs are delivered at the right time. * The post holder should have a good awareness of the Trusts external environment to identify & respond to variations from the local or national trends. * This is a hybrid working role where the successful candidate(s) will be required to commute into the Wigan office at a minimum of one day per week and will be flexible to the needs of the department and trust.      Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. * People at the Heart * Listen and Involve * Kind and Respectful * ONE Team      WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tom Hunt Job title: Principal Data Analyst Email address: tom.hunt@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01257 567285

Specialist Intelligence Analyst (Development) - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Do you want to work for one of the leading organisations in NHS Data Analytics and winner of numerous awards both national and international?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do you want to work in a Successful, Friendly and Forward Thinking team that’s highly regarded?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do you want to be part of a team creating innovative, cutting edge BI applications, and analytics?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If so we are looking two enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our data analytics team and contribute towards our mission of delivering world-class health care analytics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Successful Candidates Will&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support in the creation and lead on the interpretation of analytics.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have good analytical, technical and communication skills in order to aid the production of accurate &amp;amp; robust statistics &amp;amp; intelligence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understand their stakeholder’s strategic direction, as well as current issues, in order to know how to prioritise &amp;amp; manage their workload to ensure the most effective outputs are delivered at the right time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The successful candidate(s) will also have to possess excellent numeracy, logical and communication skills, be educated to Degree level or have equivalent experience &amp;amp; knowledge in the Analytics/Business Intelligence sphere.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is a development role where the successful candidate(s) will commence on the job training as a band 6 before progressing to band 7 on successful completion of the programme.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;To work alongside the Analytics &amp;amp; Data Science team in the provision of an Analytics and Business Intelligence service to the Trust, its Divisions, Corporate Functions and Commissioners.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The post holder will support in the creation or interpretation of analytics.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role will also support the design and rollout of interactive dashboards and will aid the DAA Development team during their production.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The post holder will require good analytical, technical and communication skills in order to aid the production of accurate &amp;amp; robust statistics &amp;amp; intelligence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The post holder will understand their stakeholder’s strategic direction, as well as current issues, in order to know how to prioritise &amp;amp; manage their workload to ensure the most effective outputs are delivered at the right time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The post holder should have a good awareness of the Trusts external environment to identify &amp;amp; respond to variations from the local or national trends.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;This is a hybrid working role where the successful candidate(s) will be required to commute into the Wigan office at a minimum of one day per week and will be flexible to the needs of the department and trust.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; People at the Heart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Listen and Involve&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Kind and Respectful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; ONE Team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tom Hunt Job title: Principal Data Analyst Email address: tom.hunt@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01257 567285

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

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