Fixed-Term Palliative Medicine Doctor

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Stockport is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine to work in their Specialist Palliative Care Service. The role involves providing clinical support across hospital and community settings, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care, and advising on complex palliative cases. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have significant experience in palliative care. This position offers a salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 per annum, pro rata, along with various benefits, including considerable annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

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Qualifications

• Extensive experience in palliative medicine or equivalent.
• Demonstrated advanced communication skills.
• Knowledge of palliative care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to primary and secondary care teams.
• Ensure high quality patient-centered care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Provide specialist advice for complex palliative cases.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical management skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Organisational skills

Education

MBChB, MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent

Diploma in Palliative Medicine

Job description

A health service provider in Stockport is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine to work in their Specialist Palliative Care Service. The role involves providing clinical support across hospital and community settings, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care, and advising on complex palliative cases. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have significant experience in palliative care. This position offers a salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 per annum, pro rata, along with various benefits, including considerable annual leave and opportunities for professional development.