Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine (15 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
15-month Fixed Term Contract
Sue Ryder South East Region,
Main base – Berkshire West, Theale RG4 7AB - Occasional travel to Duchess of Kent Hospice, RG30 2DX and South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub, OX10 6SL
Part Time – 6 PAs per week (+ 1.2 PA on-call and 5% availability supplement)
£63,696 - £102,689 per annum, pro rata - (dependant on experience) continuation of NHS Pension 
*UK driving licence and own transport essential*



Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a specialty doctor to help us get there.



You’ll be responsible for…
•We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our well-established palliative care team.
•This varied role includes working in the South East Community Team, with a mix of clinical responsibilities including patient review, triage of referrals, community visits, and supporting advice services.
•You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist palliative care, contribute to teaching and supervision, and participate in the on-call rota at Duchess of Kent Hospice. Flexibility is required to support different areas of the service depending on clinical need.

Please see the documents attached for a detailed list of duties, responsibility and rota.


The ideal candidate would be…
Will be a motivated doctor with a strong interest in palliative medicine and experience in a relevant specialty. You will be confident managing complex patients, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.

You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.


Minimum Essential criteria:
• Full GMC registration
• Completed core / internal medical training, or training in general practice
• 2 years NHS experience
• Evidence of active involvement in audit, and understanding of clinical governance
• Ability to manage clinical workload and prioritise effectively
• Evidence of education expertise and experience
• Strong communication and teamworking skills, and caring attitude to patients
• Full UK driving licence



Desirable criteria:
• MRCP or equivalent
• Additional qualifications in palliative medicine
• Experience in palliative medicine
• Evidence of a good knowledge base of clinical research processes, and ability to use evidence based practice
• IT skills, especially use of databases
• Experience of using reflection on practice incidents, and the ability to learn from incidents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills



What can we offer you? 
The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make. 


Benefits 
•Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
•Company pension scheme 
•Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
•27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays 
•NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
•Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
•Enhanced sick pay 
•Electric Vehicle Scheme 
•Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare 
•Death in Service benefit 
•Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org 
•Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities. 

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:  
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ 
OR 
www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/ 

 
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. 

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. 
 
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support. 

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org. 
Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments. 
 
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.