Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

St Ann's Hospice; England; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic doctor to join their dedicated team in providing exceptional palliative care. This role offers the opportunity to gain specialist skills while working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. You'll be responsible for delivering holistic medical care, supporting patients and families through challenging times. With a strong commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support to those living with life-limiting illnesses.

Benefits

35 days holiday (increasing with service)

Contributory Stakeholder pension

Life cover (3x salary)

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Be fully registered with the GMC.
• Demonstrate a breadth of clinical experience in specialties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standard of medical care for patients.
• Assist in daily management, including practical procedures.
• Participate in education, training, and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassion

Motivation

Organizational skills

Multidisciplinary team working

Clinical governance knowledge

IT skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

Minimum of 2 years experience since graduation

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Microsoft Office

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• is an enthusiastic, motivated doctor looking to gain specialist palliative care skills.
• can demonstrate excellent communication skill, compassion and motivation.
• is passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
• is wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St. Ann's Hospice.

Job summary

We're looking for someone who:

• is an enthusiastic, motivated doctor looking to gain specialist palliative care skills.
• can demonstrate excellent communication skill, compassion and motivation.
• is passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
• is wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St. Ann's Hospice.

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£42,008 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on-call payment per annum

Work Pattern

Up to Ten Programmed activities in total including 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on call

Location Base

Heald Green

Responsible to

Medical Director

Core Purpose

To provide excellent medical care to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Contact for more information

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Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. All staff will undertake safeguarding training and adhere to safeguarding policies, in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Time Scales

Closing Date: 14th May 2025

Interview Date: 2nd June 2025

Main duties of the job

We have an established medical team with links to Salford Royal, Manchester, and Stockport Foundation Trusts. We provide medical care to 36 beds across two sites and support outpatient and advice services. We are developing our medical workforce and have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow.

This role involves delivering holistic care, supporting audits and quality improvement activities, primarily based at Heald Green, with occasional cross-site work.

About us

At St Ann's, we are motivated by providing excellent care and support to those affected by life-limiting illnesses. We are committed to developing innovative, evidence-based person-centered care to ensure a sustainable future.

Key Benefits

• Holiday: 35 days, increasing with service, plus buy-up options
• Pension: Contributory stakeholder pension or NHS pension
• Life Cover: 3x salary for pension scheme members
• Health Cash Plan: Employee-paid
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 counselling services

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Fellow will:

• Maintain high standards of medical care
• Assist in daily management of inpatient care, including procedures
• Undertake assessments using electronic records with supervision
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team activities
• Support medical assessments at the Being You Centre
• Engage in education, audit, research, and CPD activities
• Provide advice to primary care teams and participate in on-call duties

Person Specification

Experience and qualifications include:

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
• Broad clinical experience, including oncology, elderly care, or general medicine
• Valid UK driving licence

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration.

Employer details

St Ann's Hospice, St. Ann's Road North, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3SZ

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