Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Saint Catherine’s Hospice; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community palliative care provider in Scarborough is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join their dedicated team. This role involves clinical leadership and a commitment to providing exceptional end-of-life care. The hospice is expanding its services and requires an experienced professional to support patients with complex needs. Opportunities for ongoing development and a supportive environment are integral to this position. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and relevant training in palliative medicine.

Benefits

Ongoing clinical education and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Access to NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Access to an on-site gym

Staff discounts at charity shops

Qualifications

• MRCP or MRCGP or equivalent is required.
• Higher specialty training in palliative medicine is necessary.
• Full registration with the GMC and inclusion on the Specialist Register is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical responsibilities within the hospice and community.
• Join a team of specialty doctors to enhance services.
• Assume clinical leadership as part of the medical team.

Skills

MRCP or MRCGP or equivalent

Higher specialty training in palliative medicine

Full registration with the GMC

Experience in an independent Hospice setting

Experience of work at strategic ICS and ICB National Level

Job description

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Palliative Medicine. This is due to a planned Consultant relocation. The post will play a central role in the Saint Catherine’s strategy to develop and take forward existing palliative care services for the population served.

The new consultant will be based in Saint Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough and will have defined clinical responsibilities in the hospice itself and in the wider community.

They will be joining at an exciting time for the hospice as in-patient offerings are being expanded and the Wellbeing Centre is being relaunched.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team comprising of specialty doctors and the hospice has recruited for an ACP position to support the medical team.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is part of the Yorkshire Deanery Palliative Medicine Training Scheme as well as the FY2 training scheme. The FY2 doctor helps cover the inpatient unit.

The new consultant will assume a position of clinical leadership as part of this team, as outlined in their job plan.

About us

The hospice is an independent charity, which receives approximately 30% funding from the ICB. It opened in 1985 and moved in 2004 to purpose-built premises situated in close proximity to Scarborough NHS Trust.

Saint Catherine’s is the sole hospice for the area and is well supported by the community. It is staffed by a multi-professional team consisting of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and pastoral support.

Job responsibilities

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

8 PAs

Employer

Saint Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough

Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

31st October 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 Joanne Sayles, Clinical Services Director 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 specialty training in palliative medicine
• Full registration with the GMC and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or due to achieve CCT within 6 months)
• Working in an independent Hospice setting.
• Experience of work at strategic ICS, ICB National Level

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.