Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Strathcarron Hospice; Denny; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in palliative care is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the ongoing development of services, including innovative community initiatives and in-patient care. You will work alongside a comprehensive multi-professional team, contributing to clinical excellence, research, and education. With a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in the community, this position is ideal for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join us in making a difference in palliative care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Palliative Medicine and clinical practice is essential.
• Candidates awaiting CCT or with CESR applications are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-professional team to enhance palliative care services.
• Contribute to service developments, training, and research initiatives.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Clinical Practice

Research

Education

Education

Medical Degree

CCT in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Full or Part Time Hours
(including 2 sessions paid per week for 1 in 5 on-call commitment)

£107,144 - £142,369 per annum
(pro rata for part time)
+ 8% availability supplement

Ref No: 2504700

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 and research programmes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applications will also be considered from those who have submitted their CESR application and are awaiting a decision from the GMC (a locum appointment would be made in the first instance).
• Those who are anticipating gaining their CCT within the next 6 months.

For informal enquiries please contact our Medical Lead 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 please visit www.strathcarronhospice.net.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 16th May 2025
Interviews will be held on the morning of Thursday 29th May 2025