Medical Director

Integrated Care System; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Scarborough seeks a Medical Director to spearhead palliative care efforts, ensuring excellence in clinical services. The role emphasizes collaboration, clinical governance, and training, aiming to improve care delivery across the region. Candidates should have extensive experience in palliative medicine and leadership skills.

Benefits

Ongoing clinical education and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals at on-site Bistro

Access to on-site gym

Staff discounts in charity shops

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading medical teams and clinical services.
• Qualified in Palliative Medicine with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Education and training experience for medical students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support in palliative care.
• Ensure highest quality medical care within hospice setting.
• Participate in clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Palliative Medicine

Communication

Teaching

Education

Doctoral Degree in Medicine

Specialized training in Palliative Care

Job description

The post holder will have overall responsibility for all medical services, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality medical care and support to patient, their families and carers.

Be responsible for the medical care of patients in all Hospice and designated settings.

As Medical Director to lead, deliver, set quality standards and be responsible for all medical matters including the supervision and revalidation of all medical staff.

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 to the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre in Hull.

To participate in training and education

Teaching of HYMS (Hull and York Medical School) medical students in different clinical settings

To provide education, supervision and training for junior medical staff working at Saint Catherine’s Hospice

To provide teaching, clinical supervision and support to the hospice 1st on-call doctors and ACPs

To work across the interface with primary care and to undertake domiciliary visits as required

To take an equal share in providing emergency cover and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

To participate in a regional second on-call rota (see below).

To maintain his/her own continuing medical education according to the guidelines of the Royal College of Physicians

To contribute to the planning and development of specialist palliative care services to meet the needs of the patient population of SWR area. This will require working in an integrated way with all those delivering palliative care to ensure a seamless service

To observe Saint Catherine’s Hospice’s agreed policies and procedures.

To follow national employment law and local personnel policies and procedures.

To ensure there are adequate contact arrangements for relevant staff to contact them when on call.

To help deliver the redeveloped hospice palliative care education programme.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

Medical Director and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

8 PAs

Employer

Saint Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough

Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

27 June 2025 (provisional interview date 11th July)

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the leadership for 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 executive team you will play a leading role in shaping our clinical services, supporting patients with complex needs, and working collaboratively with colleagues across healthcare settings. Your expertise, leadership, management skills 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 play a leading 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 and volunteer 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
• Opportunity to continue to develop research interests with excellent local links
• 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 leadership 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.

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2025

Interview date: 11th July 2025

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

• Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
• Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

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.