Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Sterling Cross Careers; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK charity seeks a Consultant in Palliative Medicine in Ashford to enhance end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting conditions. This full-time role offers a chance to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team in a well-rated hospice, contributing to a transformative care model.

Benefits

8 weeks of annual leave including bank holidays

Overtime pay and enhancements for unsocial hours

Intensity Supplement upon participation in second on-call rota

Qualifications

• Broad and sustained experience within palliative medicine is essential.
• Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for palliative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment and care of patients requiring palliative care.
• Engage in clinical development alongside a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership and coordinate team efforts.

Skills

Advanced clinical leadership

Team coordination

Adaptive communication skills

Education

Full GMC and Specialist registration in palliative medicine

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Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine, Ashford

Location: Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Improving end-of-life care for Kentish people with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones remains the utmost priority for one of UK’s most influential charities for specialist palliative and bereavement support – striving to lead a new model of considerate, holistic care in the face of evolving national challenges.

As part of an ambitious and community-oriented transformation strategy, we are looking for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join this highly experienced MDT of medical, health and social care practitioners at a hospice rated fully “Good” or better.

As a Medical Consultant, you’ll lead the treatment and care of patients who require responsive, clinically excellent palliative/EOL care on an inpatient, outpatient and at-home basis, in close conjunction with Nurse Consultants, ACPs, and doctors from FY2 through to Consultant level.

Your role will be multi-factorial, encompassing both patient contact and clinical development.

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

This position requires you to be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for palliative medicine.

However, with advanced experience in palliative care environments and specialist registration in an associated area, you may be eligible to join as a Specialist Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Full GMC and Specialist registration (palliative medicine)
• (Essential) Broad and sustained experience within palliative medicine
• (Essential) Advanced clinical leadership, team coordination and adaptive communication skills

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Annual leave allowance of 8 weeks per year (incl. bank holidays)
• Unsocial hours enhancements and overtime pay/toil
• Intensity Supplement upon participation in second on-call rota