Clinical Fellow Palliative Medicine SSE

Marie Curie; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine for their Edinburgh hospice. This role offers a chance to provide exceptional care to patients, with opportunities for professional development and community service involvement. The position is ideal for junior doctors interested in establishing their career in palliative care, encompassing comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Access to NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable)

Season ticket loan

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and navigation systems

Continuous development

Industry-leading training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and at least 2 years postgraduate training required.
• Strong communication skills sensitive to patients and carers.
• Desirable: full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Involve in delivery of community services and virtual beds.
• Provide clinical care and participate in training and education activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

Full GMC registration and a licence to practice

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

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh

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

Closing Date: 24th June 2025

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

Start date: 6th August 2025

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
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

What's 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 further details, click here for the Job Description

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Dr Rachel Kemp, Medical Director, Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, at [e-mail]

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

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 3,500 staff and 5,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.