Consultant in Palliative Care
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
SUNDERLAND, SR2 0NYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust (STSFT) are looking to fill a Specialist Palliative Care consultant post in the Sunderland locality. Th...
This post will be an integral part of an established specialist
palliative care medical team providing consultant-led community and inpatient
hospice care. The role offers an excellent opportunity to influence palliative
and end of life care services, and to make a meaningful difference to people at
the end of their life and their families.
The appointee will be jointly, with the other consultants, registrars
and non-consultant career grade doctors, support the wider Multi-Disciplinary
team. Much of this will be in the form of advice and support to the experienced
specialist nursing team.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to leadership, education,
policy and guidance development across the healthcare community.
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
Desirable: - Knowledge of clinical governance; - Postgraduate degree (MD or PHD)
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable: - Qualification in medical education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Competent in the management of patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs and those at the end of life
- Experience of audit and research methodology
- Sound clinical knowledge and ability to apply in the workplace
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required for the role
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with sensitivity and diplomacy
- Good communication skills with patients and staff
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential: - Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues; - Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable: - Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals; - Management course and / or certificate
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable: - Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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