Consultant In Palliative Medicine - Newcastle

Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle is an 18-bed hospice providing specialist palliative care, including symptom control, rehabilitation, respite, and end-of-life care. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, the hospice has a multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, supported by a Wellbeing Centre and dedicated therapy facilities.

The post holder will provide expert care for patients with complex palliative care needs, taking clinical responsibility for those with malignant and non-malignant conditions. The role requires excellent communication skills and close collaboration with healthcare professionals across the region to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful applicant will have experience in palliative care, demonstrate leadership skills, and be committed to service development and delivering compassionate care to patients and their families.

The post holder will contribute to the education of junior doctors, trainees, and medical students, participate in audit activities, and support evidence-based practice through teaching, clinical effectiveness initiatives, research, and service improvement projects.

In addition to clinical and educational responsibilities, the post holder will help plan and deliver hospice services while maintaining and enhancing clinical excellence across the Newcastle Hospice.

Job Title: Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle

Salary: NHS Pay Circular M&D 1/2026R2 - £113,565 to £150,569 per annum pro rata. (Placement on the

salary scale is dependent on experience) 2% availability supplement.

Hours: 6 PAs per week with 1 in 5 Consultant on-call

commitment

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 15th

Date: TBC

Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle, is an 18-bed

hospice for symptom control, rehabilitation, respite, and palliative care. It

has a well-established multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, medical, and

Allied Health Professionals and is currently CQC-rated as Outstanding. Facilities include the Well Being Centre with consulting

rooms for outpatients, communal spaces, and a dedicated complementary therapy

space.

The post-holder will play an important medical role

in managing patients with complex palliative care needs and taking clinical

responsibility for patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions.

This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and

involves liaison with specialists across the region to ensure the highest

standards of patient care.

The successful applicant will have demonstrable

leadership skills and experience in palliative care in a wide range of

settings. In addition, this role demands a commitment to providing

patient-focused care, with the desire to develop services for and alongside

patients and their families.

The post holder will participate in teaching within

the hospice for junior doctors, registrars and medical students and have

previous experience of participating in audit programmes. There is a commitment

to evidence-based medical practice supported by a regular journal club,

teaching sessions, a clinical effectiveness group and a desire to develop

research programmes. We encourage personal and professional development as part

of this role.

In addition to clinical and educational roles, the

post holder will be involved in the planning and delivering services provided

by the Newcastle Hospice, and activities relating to maintaining clinical

excellence within the service.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be

on or eligible within 6 months from the date of interview for inclusion on the

GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).

Arrangements will be made for mentorship for newly

appointed consultants.

For an informal discussion about this

role or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Dr Simon Challand, Medical Director

and Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Simon.Challand@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which

underpin our work.We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join

our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their

roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes

our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our

services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a

supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can

thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice

imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity

in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and

welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and

lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a

satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We reserve the right to close this

vacancy early.Agencies need not apply.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 3,500 staff and 5,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Qualifications

Desirable: - An appropriate higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of role in the development of clinical service

Personal attributes

Desirable: - Previous managerial training and experience

Teaching, audit and research

Desirable: - Evidence of teaching qualification or learning; - Research Interest

Motivation