Physician: Palliative Medicine (Consultant)

ProMedical; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

ProMedical is seeking an experienced Consultant in Palliative Care for an ongoing locum opportunity in a hospital setting across the UK.

The role runs Monday to Wednesday, 08:30-16:30, with ASAP start and end date of 30/11/2026, working PAYE, within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver specialist palliative care, manage complex symptoms, support advance care planning, and ensure precise clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Active GMC registration.
• Relevant recent UK NHS experience in Palliative Care.
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship not offered).

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist palliative care to patients with complex needs.
• Assess and manage symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea, and fatigue.
• Support advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making.
• Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and wider MDT colleagues.
• Provide clinical leadership and advice to referring teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

Skills

GMC registration

NHS experience

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Medical degree (MBBS)

Job description

About ProMedical
At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions. As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings, underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Consultant in Palliative Care for an ongoing locum opportunity.

This position offers a structured Monday to Wednesday, 08:30-16:30 working pattern, providing consistent work within a hospital setting. The role is ideally suited to experienced Palliative Care Consultants who are confident managing complex symptom control, supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

You will be joining an established clinical service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Details

• Pay: TBC
• Location: TBC
• Setting: Hospital
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 30/11/2026
• Working Pattern: Monday to Wednesday
• Hours: 08:30-16:30
• Pay Method: PAYE

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver specialist palliative care to patients with complex needs
• Assess and manage symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea, and fatigue
• Support advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making
• Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and wider MDT colleagues
• Provide clinical leadership and advice to referring teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Contribute to safe, effective, and compassionate patient care

What We're Looking For

• Active GMC registration
• Relevant recent UK NHS experience in Palliative Care
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs. We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.