Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to enhance end-of-life care for patients in Kent. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent palliative care both in-hospital and at-home. Candidates must hold GMC Specialist Registration and have substantial experience in palliative medicine. The position offers a supportive environment focused on community-oriented care, with generous annual leave and additional pay for unsocial hours. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 8 weeks

Unsocial hours enhancements

Overtime pay/toil

Intensity Supplement for on-call participation

Qualifications

• Full GMC and Specialist registration in palliative medicine.
• Broad and sustained experience within palliative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment and care of patients requiring palliative care.
• Work closely with Nurse Consultants and other doctors.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

Advanced Clinical Experience

Job description

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Client:

Sterling Cross

Location:

Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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