Palliative Care Doctor (Hospice) - Flexible, Hybrid Role

Saint Michaels Hospice; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization located in Thirsk is seeking an enthusiastic doctor to provide essential out-of-hours medical support as part of a new specialist palliative care service. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, and a genuine interest in enhancing care for patients with terminal illnesses. Opportunities for flexible working and professional development are available.

Benefits

Wellbeing and resilience support

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Culture of lifelong learning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post‑registration experience.
• Interest in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Non‑resident out‑of‑hours medical cover: one weekday night per week and approximately every 56 weekends.
• Face-to-face assessment and review of inpatients.
• Admission of new patients and ongoing management of existing patients.
• Communication with relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate

Trustworthy

Autonomous

Collaborative

Education

Medical degree with GMC registration

Job description

A local charity organization located in Thirsk is seeking an enthusiastic doctor to provide essential out-of-hours medical support as part of a new specialist palliative care service. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, and a genuine interest in enhancing care for patients with terminal illnesses. Opportunities for flexible working and professional development are available.