Senior Palliative Medicine Lead - Community & Living Well

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to deliver specialist care across community and Living Well services. This role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team to ensure continuity of care and to support the mission of compassionate care at the end of life. The successful candidate will also contribute to strategy implementation and quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities for research, teaching, and professional development are available, alongside a supportive environment emphasizing teamwork and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Free car parking

Professional registration fees reimbursed

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register required.
• Evidence of delivering high quality teaching programmes.
• Research experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients in community and Living Well services.
• Participate in weekly Specialist Palliative Care Multidisciplinary.
• Contribute to local, regional or national audit projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent computer and IT skills

Leadership skills

Motivation and team inspiration

Service development and change management

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Teaching qualification such as PGCE

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to deliver specialist care across community and Living Well services. This role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team to ensure continuity of care and to support the mission of compassionate care at the end of life. The successful candidate will also contribute to strategy implementation and quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities for research, teaching, and professional development are available, alongside a supportive environment emphasizing teamwork and employee wellbeing.