Bank Specialty Doctor

North Devon Hospice; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 176,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Bank working

Job summary

North Devon Hospice in Barnstaple is seeking Bank Specialty Doctors to provide specialist palliative care across the North Devon region. You will cover our 7-bed inpatient unit and support community teams in a flexible, on-demand capacity.

Ideal candidates have a background in General Practice, general medicine or related specialties and seek to balance clinical work with existing commitments. A mindful, inclusive team environment and induction are provided.

Qualifications

• Ideal for experienced doctors with a background in General Practice, general medicine or another relevant specialty.
• Flexible working alongside existing commitments is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical cover for the 7-bed inpatient unit and support community teams.
• Contribute to the 24/7 first-on-call service and on-call nights and weekends.
• Engage in a multidisciplinary team to deliver palliative care.
• Participate in induction and shadowing opportunities.

Job description

Could your next clinical challenge be one where you have the time to truly care?

North Devon Hospice
Deer Park
Deer Park Road
Newport
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0HU

For SatNav directions use EX32 0PD

Flexible Bank working - sessions include:

• Weekdays: 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm
• Weekday nights on call: 5pm–9am
• Weekends on call: Friday 5pm–Monday 9am

£198 per day-time session

£956 per weekend on call

Could your next clinical challenge be one where you have the time to truly care? At North Devon Hospice, we believe everyone has a story - and the ending matters. We’re looking for Bank Specialty Doctors to join our small, expert medical team providing specialist palliative care across North Devon.

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a real difference to patients and families at an important time in their lives
• Care for people with cancer and non-cancer life-limiting conditions
• Work within a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team
• Develop your skills and experience in palliative medicine
• Complement your existing GP, hospital or portfolio career
• Enjoy the time and space to provide person-centred, meaningful care

You’ll provide medical cover for our 7-bed inpatient unit, support our community teams and contribute to our 24/7 first-on-call service. You’ll have access to 24hr second on-call Palliative Medicine Consultant support. Full induction and shadowing opportunities are provided.

£198 per day-time session | £956 per weekend on call

Flexible Bank working - sessions include:

• Weekdays: 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm
• Weekday nights on call: 5pm–9am
• Weekends on call: Friday 5pm–Monday 9am

Ideal for experienced doctors with a background in General Practice, general medicine or another relevant specialty who are looking for flexible work alongside their existing commitments.

If you're looking for clinically rewarding work where your experience can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information please see the Job Description
The closing date for this post is: 1st November 2026.
This post is subject to Enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals.
We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services. We hold Mindful Employer and Disability Confident accreditation and promote a culture of openness and understanding, providing an inclusive and accessible working environment. We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Employer and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces, including veterans, reservists and military spouses or partners.
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