Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine. The role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team, providing high-quality care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Key responsibilities include medical assessments, providing specialist advice, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must possess a full UK driving license and be able to work independently in a community setting. Join us to make a significant difference in patient care and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential qualifications.
• Meets all desirable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality palliative care and support to patients in the community.
• Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients.

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Proposed interview date: 30th January 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available within the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Community Palliative Care team to work as a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

This post is a great vehicle for a motivated and interested doctor to gain experience in caring for and treating patients with life-limiting illness and complex needs in the community.

The successful candidate will work in a highly supportive environment, working closely with a consultant in palliative medicine and a vibrant multi-disciplinary team. They will work alongside, and support patients known to the multidisciplinary team providing high quality, timely, patient‑centred care for patients known to the Coventry Community Specialist Palliative Care Team, Rapid Response, Palliative Support Team and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

This role requires domiciliary visits by the successful candidate, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car is required, to provide this cross‑city service.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Coventry Community Integrated Palliative care team as a Palliative Medicine Speciality doctor. This role provides an opportunity to work 3 days a week with the team providing Palliative Medicine expertise to the multi‑disciplinary team in the community setting. The successful candidate will work in a highly supportive environment, working closely with Consultant in Palliative medicine and a vibrant multi‑disciplinary team.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident, flexible and adaptable person who thrives on challenges and variety. They should be able to cope with prioritising, managing a busy workload and working with indirect supervision, asking for guidance and support as required. The appointee will be skilled in working as part of a dynamic community multi‑disciplinary team, able to communicate with a wide range of patient groups and colleagues. The main role will be to provide specialist palliative medicine assessment and advice independently and supporting multi‑disciplinary team colleagues.

The general functions of the Specialty Doctor would include:

Job Responsibilities

As part of Palliative care multi‑disciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patients and those important to them in the community. You will work closely with the clinical team to ensure we offer the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities

• To work with Consultants in Palliative medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.
• Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in community.
• Initiate appropriate medical care and prescribe appropriately in line with policies and guidelines.
• Work with MDT to initiate appropriate investigations and treatment.
• Provide telephone or remote support to the team or other health care professionals.
• Supportive communication with patients and their carers regarding their disease and its management.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and other professionals supporting patient care.
• Record in clinical notes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in CPD, appraisal and revalidation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable criteria

Experience

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Knowledge

• Meets all essential
• Meets all desirable

Personal Qualities

• Meets all essential

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Meets all essential

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets all desirable criteria

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire