Specialty Doctor – Palliative Care & Research

Pilgrims Hospices; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

NHS pay rates

Blue Light Card discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrims Hospices invites applications for a Specialty Doctor to join our medical team. The post is based at Ashford with flexibility on sites, available from 2 January 2026, and part-time (7 sessions a week: 3 full days plus 4 sessions monthly for education/research). Sponsorship is not offered.

The role provides care across hospital inpatients, community, and therapy services, with opportunities to develop skills in palliative medicine and participate in an active educational programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience of Palliative Care.
• MBBS or equivalent with Full GMC registration.
• Completion of Foundation competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and medical input to MDT for Pilgrims Hospice patients under supervision.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of trainees and staff.
• Maintain CPD and participate in appraisal and governance.
• Support research and audit activities within Pilgrims Hospices.

Skills

Palliative care

Holistic patient care

Clinical judgment

IT proficiency

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Foundation competencies completed

ST1/CT1 or equivalent

Job description

Pilgrims Hospices invites applications for a Specialty Doctor to join our medical team. The post is based at Ashford with flexibility on sites, available from 2 January 2026, and part-time (7 sessions a week: 3 full days plus 4 sessions monthly for education/research). Sponsorship is not offered.

The role provides care across hospital inpatients, community, and therapy services, with opportunities to develop skills in palliative medicine and participate in an active educational programme.