Senior Palliative Medicine Doctor — Leadership & Impact

NHS Jobs; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine to lead clinical care for hospice patients, overseeing assessment, symptom control and complex decision‑making. The role emphasizes collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams and active participation in governance, education and service improvement.

The post involves leadership across inpatient and community settings, development of policies, and engagement in professional development to sustain high quality end‑of‑life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment, review and management of Hospice patients, including symptom control and prescribing.
• Collaborate with nurses, allied health, social workers, counsellors, volunteers and admin staff for holistic care.
• Identify and escalate deteriorating, high‑risk patients per clinical pathways and supervision.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and carers about diagnosis, prognosis and goals of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in line with legal requirements.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, incident reviews and quality improvement.
• Support safe prescribing and medicines management with pharmacy and consultants.
• Participate in safeguarding and case reviews as relevant.
• Contribute to development of policies, guidelines and pathways in palliative/end-of-life care.
• Raise concerns about patient safety, quality or staff wellbeing as needed.
• Provide visible senior medical support to the multidisciplinary team and supervise junior colleagues.
• Support learning and CPD, with appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Assist in placements and learning opportunities for doctors in training and students.
• Keep up‑to‑date knowledge in palliative care, end‑of‑life care, ethics and safeguarding.
• Support and lead innovation to improve patient care and service responsiveness.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, discharge planning and shared care decisions.
• Engage in public engagement, fundraising or advocacy aligned with clinical priorities.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine to lead clinical care for hospice patients, overseeing assessment, symptom control and complex decision‑making. The role emphasizes collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams and active participation in governance, education and service improvement.

The post involves leadership across inpatient and community settings, development of policies, and engagement in professional development to sustain high quality end‑of‑life care.