Medical Consultant

Marie Curie UK; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 215,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle, is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to lead medical care for patients with complex needs. The post-holder will take clinical responsibility for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions and liaise with specialists to ensure high standards of patient care.

You will contribute to teaching for junior doctors, registrars and medical students, participate in audit and clinical research, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration.
• Applicants must be on or eligible within 6 months from interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrable leadership in palliative care across settings.
• Experience of participating in audit programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Take clinical responsibility for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions.
• Liaise with regional specialists to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership in palliative care across settings.
• Provide patient-focused care and develop services with patients and families.
• Participate in teaching for junior doctors, registrars and medical students.
• Contribute to evidence-based medical practice via journal clubs and research.
• Engage in personal and professional development.
• Assist in planning and delivering services at Newcastle Hospice.
• Maintain clinical excellence within the service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Palliative care experience

Patient-focused care

Audit participation

Education

GMC registration

GMC Specialist Register eligibility (Palliative Medicine) within 6 months

Job description

Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle, is an 18-bed hospice for symptom control, rehabilitation, respite, and palliative care. It has a well-established multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, medical, and Allied Health Professionals and is currently CQC-rated as “Outstanding”. Facilities include the Well Being Centre with consulting rooms for outpatients, communal spaces, and a dedicated complementary therapy space.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Consultant to join our team in Newcastle and play an important medical role in managing patients with complex palliative care needs. The post-holder will play an important medical role in managing patients with complex palliative care needs and taking clinical responsibility for patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and involves liaison with specialists across the region to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Play an important medical role in managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Take clinical responsibility for patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions.
• Liaise with specialists across the region to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and experience in palliative care in a wide range of settings.
• Provide patient-focused care, with the desire to develop services for and alongside patients and their families.
• Participate in teaching within the hospice for junior doctors, registrars and medical students.
• Contribute to evidence-based medical practice supported by a regular journal club, teaching sessions, a clinical effectiveness group and a desire to develop research programmes.
• Engage in personal and professional development as part of this role.
• Be involved in the planning and delivering services provided by the Newcastle Hospice.
• Undertake activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration.
• Applicants must be on or eligible within 6 months from the date of interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Experience in palliative care in a wide range of settings.
• Commitment to providing patient-focused care.
• Experience of participating in audit programmes.

Preferred Skills

• Desire to develop services for and alongside patients and their families.
• Commitment to evidence-based medical practice.

Pay range and compensation package

• Job Title: Consultant in Palliative Medicine
• Salary: NHS Pay Circular (M&D) 1/2026R2 - £113,565 to £150,569 per annum pro rata. (Placement on the salary scale is dependent on experience) + 2% availability supplement.
• Hours: 6 PAs per week with 1 in 5 Consultant on-call commitment
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 15th November 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

Additional Information

Arrangements will be made for mentorship for newly appointed consultants.

For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact: Dr Simon Challand, Medical Director and Consultant in Palliative Medicine at [e-mail] Dr Kym Wakefield, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.