Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine, RVH

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality palliative care across multiple settings, including home and hospital environments. The position is part of a 12-month fixed-term contract and requires at least two years of postgraduate training. Candidates will work closely with experienced consultants and have flexibility across sites, making a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about palliative medicine and eager to develop your career in this rewarding field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years full-time postgraduate training or equivalent experience.
• Full GMC registration and license to practice required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of specialist palliative care in various settings.
• Contribute to the Tayside Palliative Medicine on-call rota.

Skills

Palliative Care

Clinical Training

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Foundation Training

Postgraduate Training

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

12 month fixed term contract from August 2025

4 days per week (8PA) with banding for on call

A Clinical Fellow post in Palliative Medicine is available within NHS Tayside, based at Roxburghe House, Dundee. The post holder will become part of an innovative and dynamic multidisciplinary team seeking to deliver high standards of specialist palliative care in all settings, both in and out of hours. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants interested in developing a career in Palliative Medicine.

NHS Tayside has a Tayside-Wide Specialist Palliative Medicine Service which supports patients and staff in all health care settings including: home, nursing homes, community hospitals, two specialist palliative care units and two University teaching hospitals. The multidisciplinary team in Roxburghe House includes 3 consultants, 2 specialty doctors and various trainees (Palliative Medicine, Foundation Year and GP trainees).

This post is based in Roxburghe House, but applicants will have flexibility to work across sites within the Tayside Specialist Palliative Care Service. The post includes contribution to a Tayside Palliative Medicine on call rota which is approximately 1 in 7 (weekend and weeknights). Further detail about the on call component is included in the job description.

Applicants must have completed at least 2 years full-time post graduate training or have equivalent experience and competencies. Previous experience in Specialist Palliative Care or other closely related specialities is essential.

Applicants must have Full GMC registration and licence to practice; be post registration and have successfully completed Foundation Training, or have commensurate experience. Applicants must also have experience in palliative care or a closely allied specialty.

Informal enquiries to: Dr Elinor Brabin, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinician for Roxburghe House on 01382 660 111 ext 26135 or email: [e-mail] or Dr Katharine Thompson, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Clinical Lead for Palliative Medicine on 01382 423132 or via email: [e-mail]

Applicants are encouraged to apply for this post as soon as possible as this post may close early due to the service looking to appoint at the first possible instance.

The closing date for applications is May 15th 2025 with expected interview date on May 29th 2025