Overview
As a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care, you will play a key role delivering high‑quality medical care across our inpatient unit, day services, and community settings, working closely with consultants, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, holistic care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert symptom management and end‑of‑life care to patients with complex palliative needs.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT to develop and implement individualised care plans.
- Contribute to education, training, and mentorship of junior doctors, medical students, and nursing staff.
- Support research, audits, and service improvements to enhance patient care.
- Ensure safe and effective clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.
- Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to hospice values.
About us
Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end‑of‑life care for adults with life‑limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions.
Person Specification
- Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration
Equal opportunities
We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, we will share interview questions with all shortlisted candidates in advance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and such a submission for Disclosure is required to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
Depending on experience, starting from £55,115.72 pro rata.
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