Palliative Care Specialty Doctor (Part-Time)

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Professional development

Good work-life balance

Strong learning opportunities

NHS pay rates

Job summary

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent is seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor to join our medical team. The role offers option to base at Ashford with flexibility across sites in East Kent, and an emphasis on education, research and clinical governance.

The post is available from 2 January 2026 and is part time (7 sessions per week) with consideration for full-time employment. An active CPD programme and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience of Palliative Care.
• MBBS or equivalent and Full GMC registration.
• Completion of Foundation competencies and ST1/CT1/ST2/CT2 or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage general medical on call needs of palliative care patients.
• Commitment to education, research and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and medical input to the MDT for patients under Pilgrims Hospice, under supervision.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and training of medical trainees and staff.
• Maintain CPD and annual appraisal in line with Hospice policy.
• Contribute to the organisation's governance and clinical audit activities.
• Support research undertaken by Pilgrims Hospices.

Skills

Palliative Care Experience

Clinical Judgment

Holistic Patient Care

On-Call Medical Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Foundation competencies

ST1/CT1 and ST2/CT2 or equivalent

Job description

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent is seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor to join our medical team. The role offers option to base at Ashford with flexibility across sites in East Kent, and an emphasis on education, research and clinical governance.

The post is available from 2 January 2026 and is part time (7 sessions per week) with consideration for full-time employment. An active CPD programme and supervision are provided.