Speciality Doctor (16-24 hours)
St Peter & St James Hospice · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£63696.00 to £102689.00
- Closing date
- 20 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 42d ago
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5579761
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Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced team at St Peter & St James Hospice, led by two Palliative Medicine Consultants. Please note that this post is not eligible for Health and Care Visa/Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
The role will primarily focus on supporting our Community Team and four-bedded Virtual Ward, delivering expert symptom management and holistic end of life care to patients in their own homes, within outpatient settings, and occasionally on our Inpatient Unit. The post also offers opportunities to contribute to education, clinical improvement, audit, and research activities.
About us
We are a highly regarded hospice team dedicated to delivering outstanding specialist palliative care. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, involvement in education and service improvement projects, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and families when they need it most.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year £25,478 - £41,076 pro rata (based on 16 hours)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
STP1220838
Job locations
North Common Road
North Chailey
Lewes
West Sussex
BN8 4ED
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide medical assessment and follow-up care for patients in the community, outpatient clinics, and their own homes. Support Community Clinical Nurse Specialists and advise on specialist palliative care symptom management. Undertake home visits and remote prescribing, including Just-in-Case medications where appropriate. Assess and manage symptoms for patients admitted to the Inpatient Unit for symptom control and end of life care. Perform clinical procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure safe prescribing practices. Provide urgent medical assessment and advice to patients attending the Living Well Centre. Participate in the on-call rota, including weekend ward rounds and urgent patient reviews when required. Support education, audit, quality improvement activities, and the supervision of resident doctors and medical students.
Job responsibilities
To provide medical assessment and follow-up care for patients in the community, outpatient clinics, and their own homes. Support Community Clinical Nurse Specialists and advise on specialist palliative care symptom management. Undertake home visits and remote prescribing, including Just-in-Case medications where appropriate. Assess and manage symptoms for patients admitted to the Inpatient Unit for symptom control and end of life care. Perform clinical procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure safe prescribing practices. Provide urgent medical assessment and advice to patients attending the Living Well Centre. Participate in the on-call rota, including weekend ward rounds and urgent patient reviews when required. Support education, audit, quality improvement activities, and the supervision of resident doctors and medical students.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by St Peter & St James Hospice on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 20 Oct 2026.
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