Training courses

It is a core element of Bolton Hospice’s mission and vision to deliver quality education programmes to our workforce and stakeholders; using our experience and expertise to develop others is fundamental to our work and the wider palliative and end of life care community.

We are pleased to offer a range of short courses, free for Bolton Hospice staff and volunteers, to help your development, whether it be professional or personal. You will find a selection of learning opportunities that address many aspects of clinical, communication and care issues and further to feedback and demand, we have introduced new courses in line with current end of life care issues sought-after topics.

Email education@boltonhospice.org to find out more.

Annual appraisals and one-to-ones

Annual appraisals and one-to-ones take place where professional development plans can be established.

For more information speak to your line manager, HR or education teams.

Weekly education meetings 

All welcome to join weekly education meetings which covers a variety of topics relevant to palliative care. Wednesday lunchtime 12.30-1.30pm, usually in Giles House conference room

Contact education@boltonhospice.org or Dr Shanti for more information

Training policy 

There is a training policy outlining the responsibilities of the organization to support training and development opportunities. This also contains information on how to apply for study leave and funding.

The training policy can be found internally in the Hospice Resources drive.

Apprenticeship programmes

The hospice supports training through several NHS apprenticeship programmes.

Email education@boltonhospice.org for more information. 

Hospice UK grants

There are several grants available to support further learning and development. Hospice UK provides information on each one including who it can be used by what it can be used for.