Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Sterling Cross Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK aims to transform end-of-life care and is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to lead patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team at a hospice known for high-quality service.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 8 weeks per year

Continued NHS pension scheme or enhanced group pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Unsocial hours enhancements and overtime pay

Intensity Supplement for second on-call rota

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Subsidised meals on-duty

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for palliative medicine.
• Broad and sustained experience in palliative medicine is essential.
• Advanced clinical leadership and team coordination skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment and care of patients requiring palliative care.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Engage in both patient contact and clinical development.

Skills

Advanced clinical leadership

Team coordination

Adaptive communication skills

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist registration in palliative medicine

Broad experience in palliative medicine

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)
• Continued NHS pension scheme* or enhanced group pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Unsocial hours enhancements and overtime pay/toil
• Intensity Supplement upon participation in second on-call rota
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Subsidised meals on-duty
• And more

*(Eligibility criteria apply)