Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Marie Curie Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palliative care organization in Glasgow seeks a Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine. This fixed-term role offers responsibilities in delivering inpatient medical care, participating in community services, and engaging in professional development opportunities. Candidates should possess full GMC registration and at least two years of postgraduate training. The position includes a range of benefits, opportunities for continuous development, and supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Season ticket loan

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems

Continuous development

Industry-leading training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of full-time postgraduate training, preferably within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care to inpatients at the hospice.
• Be involved in community services like out-patient clinics.
• Participate in training and education activities.

Skills

Full GMC registration and a licence to practice

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Sensitive communication skills for patients and carers

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job description

Description

Job Title : Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Location : Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow

Salary : NHS Specialty Registrar pay scale 45504 - 71550 per annum (dependent on experience pro rata for part-time) plus 50% on-call banding.

Hours : 24 hours per week and 1 in 5 on-call commitment.

Contract : Fixed Term until December 2026

Closing Date : October 2025

Interview Date : TBC

Start date : December 2025

This post offers the successful applicant a wide range of palliative medicine collaboration with medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team the post holder will play an important role in the delivery of medical care to inpatients. Depending on experience there will also be opportunities for the postholder to be involved in the delivery of community services (including out-patient clinics and domiciliary visits) and to gain experience in the duty doctor addition to clinical care provision will be made for supporting professional activities (SPA) to enable the post holder to participate in training and education activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service and continued professional development.

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 are desirable.

Whats in it for you :

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

For more information or an informal chat please contact Dr Graham Whyte Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Medical Director Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow at

Marie Curie is committed to its values which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that 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 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.