Salary £25,478 - £41,076 pro rata based on 16 hours (£63,696 - £102,689 full time equivalent)
Location St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
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Are you a compassionate and motivated doctor looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses? Do you want to develop your expertise in specialist palliative care while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team?

We are looking for a dedicated Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced team at St Peter & St James Hospice, led by two Palliative Medicine Consultants. This rewarding role will focus primarily 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. 

Job Details: 

Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Rd, North Chailey, Lewes BN8 4ED 

Salary: £63,696 £102,689 per annum

Working Hours: 16 – 24 hours (4 to 6 sessions) 

Contract: Permanent 

On-Call: Non-resident on-call rota (approximately 1 in 8) 

Closing Date: Early applications encouraged – we will shortlist and interview as applications are received. 

What You’ll Do:

  • 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 We’re Looking For:

  • Primary Medical Qualification and Full GMC Registration with a current licence to practise.
  • Higher Medical Qualification (MRCP or MRCGP).
  • Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working skills.
  • Clinical leadership skills appropriate to the level of the role.
  • Competence in practical clinical procedures, including venepuncture and related skills.
  • Strong IT skills and experience maintaining electronic patient records.
  • A flexible and proactive approach to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
  • A valid driving licence and access to your own transport for community visits and on-call duties.
  • Medical defence insurance cover.
  • Previous experience in palliative care, symptom management, teaching, or a Diploma in Palliative Medicine would be advantageous.

Please find the full job description and person specification at the bottom of this webpage.

This is an exciting opportunity to join 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.

For informal enquiries, please contact our Medical Director Helen McGee hmcgee@stpjhospice.org

 

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

27 days holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

Leadership development programme

20% discount in our charity shops

  • Charlie Harkavy
  • Trainee Nursing Associate

"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."

  • Dr Rob Kidway
  • Speciality Doctor

"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."

  • Jacqui O'Donovan
  • Welfare Adviser

"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."

  • Vrishali Pawar
  • People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

  • Jon Anderson
  • Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

  • Jess Stobbart
  • Housekeeping Assistant

"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).

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