Consultant in Palliative Medicine

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Scarborough seeks a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to provide clinical leadership and support. The role involves shaping clinical services, promoting holistic care, and working collaboratively with healthcare colleagues. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment are offered, along with access to NHS benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing clinical education and development opportunities

Access to the NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Access to on-site gym

Staff discounts in charity shops

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a medical team.
• Full registration with GMC and inclusion on Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and specialist palliative medicine support.
• Promote continuous improvement and integrate clinical governance.
• Participate in audit and research projects.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Holistic Care

Education

Medical Degree

MRCP or MRCGP

Higher Speciality Training in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Specialist palliative care inpatient beds. There are approximately 190 admissions per year with an average length of stay of 9.5 days.

2 nurse-led inpatient beds for patients in their last days of life wishing to transfer from the acute hospital

Renovation work ongoing to offer fee-paying respite inpatient beds, starting with a pilot project of 2 beds

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership and specialist palliative medicine support to Saint Catherine’s Hospice and the community

To promote a culture of continuous improvement and integrate clinical governance within practice

To actively participate in the clinical governance structures at the hospice

To actively participate and lead in current and future audit and research projects. Commercial and other research projects take place in the hospice and are encouraged with good links and support from the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre in Hull.

About us

At Saint Catherine's we offer individualised, specialist care that takes a holistic approach. From managing patient’s pain and other physical symptoms through to supporting psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing, we aim to achieve the best quality of life for the patient, family and carers.

Around half of our patients are learning to live with cancer and the remainder have a diagnosis from a wide range of other illnesses such as heart disease; respiratory conditions; end stage kidney and liver disease and neurological illnesses.

Our ethos focusses on delivering holistic patient centred care, whilst also supporting families and carers. As a Hospice rated Good by the CQC, we promote high quality care which enables our patients to live as well as possible, to be cared for and supported, and make the most of every day.

Job responsibilities

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

8 PAs

Employer

Saint Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough

Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

31 May 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a compassionate and dedicated team that provides outstanding palliative and end-of-life care to our patients and their families covering 1600 square miles of beautiful North and East Yorkshire.

At Saint Catherine’s, we are committed to delivering holistic, patient-centred care that upholds dignity, comfort, and quality of life. In joining the team you will play a crucial role in shaping our clinical services, supporting patients with complex needs, and working collaboratively with colleagues across healthcare settings. Your expertise, leadership, and passion for palliative medicine will be invaluable in helping us continue to provide exceptional care.

We are the sole provider of community and hospice in-patient specialist palliative care services in our area and have an established reputation as an independent hospice. We also have excellent links with the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre in Hull.

It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Saint Catherine’s as we create and deliver new services both in the hospice setting as well as in the communities we cover. We are investing in new accommodation and upgrading our current working environments. As an organisation we are focused on reconnecting with our communities and developing partnership working across all sectors. We have a clear vision for expansion and specialisation, and you will have a key role in helping us to achieve these aims.

Working at Saint Catherine’s is more than just a role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Every member of staff plays a vital part in delivering compassionate care and support to patients and their families during some of the most important times of their lives. We’re proud to foster a collaborative and supportive working environment where your skills and dedication are truly valued.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Ongoing clinical education and development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to be involved in shaping new services that directly support patients and carers
• Access to the NHS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Free on-site parking for convenience and ease
• Subsidised meals at our on-site Flavours Bistro
• Access to our on-site gym for your health and wellness
• Staff discounts in our Saint Catherine’s charity shops

If our mission resonates with you and you are looking for a role where your skills, expertise and commitment will make a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications will also be considered from those:

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

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Charlotte Adams, consultant in Palliative Medicine on 01723 351421 or [e-mail]. The hospice website is www.saintcatherines.org.uk. Please see the attached job description for further information.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

• MRCP or MRCGP or equivalent
• Higher speciality training in Palliative medicine
• Full registration with GMC and inclusion on Specialist Register (or due to achieve CCT within 6 months)
• Medical Degree
• Higher qualifications in Palliative Medicine eg. M.D. M.Sc M.AA. Ph.D
• Working in an independent Hospice setting
• Experience of leading a medical team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.