Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Strathcarron Hospice; Denny; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Scotland is looking for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to enhance care services in the community and hospitals. The role involves working with a multi-professional team, driving service developments, and contributing to research and education. This is an opportunity for experienced professionals or those anticipating their CCT in Palliative Medicine. A compassionate, inclusive workplace culture is promoted.

Benefits

8% availability supplement

Equitable treatment and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing palliative care services.
• Ability to contribute to clinical practice, research, and education.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-professional team at Strathcarron Hospice.
• Drive service developments and training programs.
• Contribute to Hospice strategy and quality improvement.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Clinical practice

Research and education

Education

CCT in Palliative Medicine (anticipated)

Job description

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

6 – 8 sessions per week
(additional 2 sessions paid per week for 1 in 5 on-call commitment)

£111,430 - £148,064 per annum, pro-rata
(pro rata for part time)
+ 8% availability supplement

Ref No: 2510714

Due to retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our team and contribute to shaping the ongoing development of Strathcarron Hospice. We are situated in Central Scotland with easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as many beautiful rural areas and the Trossachs National park.

We are the sole provider of community, in-patient and hospital specialist medical palliative care services in our catchment area and have an established reputation as an independent Hospice with excellence in clinical practice, research and education. We also champion services like Hospice @ Home and an innovative Community Development Team.

Our team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors work across the Hospice In-patient Unit, communities and the Hospital palliative care team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. As well as being a key member of our comprehensive multi-professional team, the post holder will also contribute to delivering our Hospice strategy and driving forward service developments, training, quality improvement and research programmes.

Applications will also be considered from those who are anticipating gaining their CCT within the next 6 months.

The post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland.

All new employees will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, during which performance and suitability for the role will be assessed.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment throughout our recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities and EDI Policy is available on request.

For informal enquiries please contact our Medical Director Dr Gill Foster, [e-mail] or Telephone: [phone].

Applications should be in the form of a CV and emailed to Margaret McCarty, Chief Executive via the Apply button.

For further information or to download the full job description please visit www.strathcarronhospice.net.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 28th November 2025
Interviews will be held: Monday 8th December 2025