Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking Clinical Fellows in Palliative Medicine for a fixed-term role in Edinburgh. Successful applicants will gain diverse experience in palliative care, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The position includes clinical duties, training opportunities, and participation in community services. Ideal for junior doctors aiming to establish a career in this field.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Season ticket loan

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Industry-leading training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate training ideally in the NHS.
• Driving licence and vehicle access are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care to patients in specialist and intermediate care wards.
• Involvement in delivery of community services and duty doctor role.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration

At least 2 years of full-time postgraduate training

Job description

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Salary: NHS Specialty Registrar pay scale £45504 - £71550 per annum (dependent on experience, pro rata for part-time) plus (if applicable) 20% on-call banding.

Hours: 24 - 40 hours per week. On-call commitment (if applicable) entails 1 in 8 weekends (9 am-3 pm Sat and Sun), 1 in 10 Tues/Thurs overnight on call (approximately one overnight every 5 weeks) and approximately 1 x 5-6 slot per week

Contract: Fixed Term for 6 or 12 months

Interview Date: 30th June 2025 or 2nd July 2025 - tbc

Start date: 6th August 2025

We are delighted to be in a position to offer up to 3 clinical fellow posts, starting in August. These posts offer successful applicants a wide range of experience in palliative medicine. In collaboration with medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, the postholders will play an important role in the delivery of medical care to inpatients in both our specialist and intermediate care wards. Depending on their experience, postholders will also have opportunities to be involved in the delivery of community services (including virtual beds) and gain experience in the duty doctor role. In addition to clinical care, provision will be made for supporting professional activities (SPA) to enable postholders to participate in training and education, activities related to maintaining clinical excellence within the service and continued professional development. These jobs are of interest to junior doctors keen to establish a career in this field.

What we are looking for:

• Full GMC registration, a licence to practice and at least 2 years of full-time postgraduate training, preferably within the NHS
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communication skills that are sensitive to patients and carers
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Continued Access to NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable)
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For further details, for the Job Description

How to apply:

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We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are committed 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.