Specialty Doctor in Palliative care
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£63696.00 to £102689.00
- Closing date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5668059
This advert was published by NHS Jobs and is shown here for reference. BOQQS did not take this listing directly from the employer. View the original on NHS Jobs
Job summary
This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care.
It would be suitable for doctors who are fully registered with a license to practice, and who have at least 2 years clinical experience post-registration. Essential and desirable criteria are listed under 'person specifications' below.
This post is particularly suitable for doctors who have an interest in any of the following:
Pursuing a career in Palliative Medicine and/or Frailty and/or Elderly Care
Working across the interface between hospital and community care
Acquiring excellent advanced communication skills
Working in a dynamic environment
Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT.
Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the team's caseload.
As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT.
Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload.
Leading and/or attending family meetings as required.
Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more.
Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload.
Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-M-ON-004
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Duties and Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT.
Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the teams caseload.
As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT.
Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload.
Leading and/or attending family meetings as required.
Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more.
Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload.
Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice.
Providing care to patients registered with the palliative virtual ward (PVW), who will be receiving hospital care but residing in the community. This could include home visits alone and/or with another member of the MDT, as appropriate, and in line with the PVW Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
For patients on the PVW, acting as the first point of call for medical advice for community CNSs and other non-medical healthcare professionals.
Attending the weekly SPC MDT.
When needed, attending the morning pan-Bedfordshire SPC huddle.
Supporting the consultant and other members of the MDT in any other activities relating to the clinical work. This could include participation in teaching and training of multi-disciplinary staff in hospital and/or the community, clinical audit, other quality improvement activities, reviewing guidelines and more.
Keeping clear and accurate clinical notes (in line with Trust policies and GMC guidance) in relation to all clinical activity, and on all appropriate IT systems as specified by the SPCT. These will include at least NerveCentre and Systmone.
Making onward referrals (internal and external) for patients on the SPCT or PVW caseloads, as appropriate.
Job responsibilities
1. Duties and Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT.
Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the teams caseload.
As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT.
Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload.
Leading and/or attending family meetings as required.
Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more.
Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload.
Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice.
Providing care to patients registered with the palliative virtual ward (PVW), who will be receiving hospital care but residing in the community. This could include home visits alone and/or with another member of the MDT, as appropriate, and in line with the PVW Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
For patients on the PVW, acting as the first point of call for medical advice for community CNSs and other non-medical healthcare professionals.
Attending the weekly SPC MDT.
When needed, attending the morning pan-Bedfordshire SPC huddle.
Supporting the consultant and other members of the MDT in any other activities relating to the clinical work. This could include participation in teaching and training of multi-disciplinary staff in hospital and/or the community, clinical audit, other quality improvement activities, reviewing guidelines and more.
Keeping clear and accurate clinical notes (in line with Trust policies and GMC guidance) in relation to all clinical activity, and on all appropriate IT systems as specified by the SPCT. These will include at least NerveCentre and Systmone.
Making onward referrals (internal and external) for patients on the SPCT or PVW caseloads, as appropriate.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 29 Oct 2026.
Apply now