Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality services while enjoying a supportive work environment focused on staff wellbeing and career development. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on patient care, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative atmosphere. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a respected institution dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and MBBS or equivalent required.
• CCT in Palliative Care or General Internal Medicine essential.

Responsibilities

• Agree on a formal Job Plan outlining duties and objectives.
• Review the Job Plan annually following the Appraisal Meeting.

Skills

Clinical Governance principles

General Internal Medicine

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Teaching experience

Clinical audit experience

Collaborative research experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Palliative Care or General Internal Medicine

Other degrees (e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD)

Job description

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Post: Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

Division: MCEC Division

Contract: Permanent

Main duties of the job

This post is in addition to 0.6 WTE Consultant. It is a replacement post for a retiring consultant. The team currently consists of 2.0 WTE substantive Consultants. The appointee will not be on the on-call rota for general medicine.

Breakdown of PAs: Clinics (3 PA), Admin (1 PA), IP Diabetes (1 PA), 2 Ward Rounds (2.50 PA), SPA (1.5 PA). On-call: Additional 1 PA to cover GIM on-call rota at 1 in 16, with clinical commitments canceled or covered by colleagues during PTWRs.

About us

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a dynamic and transforming organization committed to delivering high-quality services. DGT values its staff’s wellbeing, career development, and enjoyment of work.

The Postgraduate Centre at Darent Valley Hospital offers lecture and tutorial rooms, a dining area, and hosts regular educational sessions and meetings including Case Presentation, Journal Club, Histopathology, and various specialty meetings.

We are committed to equality and diversity, ensuring no individual receives less favorable treatment based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religion, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 252-2025-020

Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

A formal Job Plan will be agreed within three months of starting, outlining duties, responsibilities, and objectives. The plan will be reviewed annually following the Appraisal Meeting. The initial three-month plan will be coordinated with the Directorate.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Holds CCT or will obtain within 6 months in Palliative Care and/or general internal medicine

Desirable:

• Other degrees (e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD)

Knowledge (Essential):

• Clinical Governance principles
• Current General Medical practices awareness

Experience (Essential):

• Wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology
• Independent management of clinical workload
• Teaching experience with trainees and undergraduates
• Experience in clinical audit
• Experience in collaborative research

Additional requirements

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.