Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Scot; Denny; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% availability supplement

Job summary

Strathcarron Hospice in Central Scotland is recruiting two Consultants in Palliative Medicine to join our team and shape ongoing service development. The posts are permanent and locum with 6–8 sessions per week, plus 2 additional sessions paid for on-call commitments, pro rata for part time.

We offer a competitive remuneration of £111,430–£148,064 per annum, pro-rata, with an 8% availability supplement. Applicants should be eligible for PVG and may qualify via CCT within the next 6 months.

Qualifications

• PVG check required.
• Applications will be considered from those anticipating gaining their CCT within the next 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Work across the Hospice In-patient Unit, communities and the Hospital palliative care team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
• Contribute to delivering the Hospice strategy and driving forward service developments, training, quality improvement and research programmes.

Job description

Randolph Hill, Denny, Stirlingshire FK6 5HJ

Consultants in Palliative Medicine

Permanent & Locum

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

Due to a combination of retirement and career progression, we have an exciting opportunity for two Consultants 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.

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].

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

Relocation costs may be considered for the successful candidate, subject to individual circumstances.

Closing date: Monday 21 st December 2026

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