Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Coventry seeks a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to work with a community team, providing specialist assessment and advice. The role involves delivering high-quality palliative care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and effective communication skills. This role primarily serves the community, delivering care and support through domiciliary visits. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care in this essential field.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong communication skills with a dynamic community team.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with Consultants to deliver high-quality palliative care.
• Undertake medical assessments and provide management for community patients.
• Communicate supportive information to patients and carers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Confidence and adaptability

Job description

About the Role

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine – community based within the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Community Palliative Care team.

The successful candidate will work 3 days a week with the team, providing specialist palliative medicine assessment and advice independently and supporting colleagues across the Coventry Community Specialist Palliative Care Team, Rapid Response, Palliative Support Team and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. This role requires domiciliary visits; a full UK driving licence and access to a car is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work with Consultants in Palliative Medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.
• Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in the community.
• Initiate appropriate medical care and prescribe in line with policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the MDT to initiate appropriate investigations and treatment.
• Provide telephone or remote support to the team or other health care professionals.
• Communicate supportive and clear information to patients and their carers regarding their condition and its management.
• Record clinical notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in CPD, appraisal and revalidation.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic community multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence, flexibility, adaptability, ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.