Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Were 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.

About us

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

www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Once in post you will have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.