Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Velindre Cancer Centre
Whitchurch, CF14 7BFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£125,509
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
The post will comprise up to 10.3 sessions, including 8 sessions/wk at City Hospice and 2 sessions/wk with the specialist palliative care hospital sup...
- To act as a Specialist Palliative Medicine Consultant to all clinical services at City Hospice and contribute to sessions in Velindre Cancer Centre under auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust
- To provide high quality, timely, patient-centred and consultant led care for in-patients, outpatients, day-case and community-based patients and those accessing oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy and other services
- To work to ensure an integrated model of palliative care service delivery to all patients within the catchment areas Velindre services by collaborating closely with other specialist and generalist palliative care providers.
- To assess and manage patients attending Velindre who are acutely unwell and symptomatic, including acute oncology service input
- To contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities
- To take on appropriate management and clinical governance responsibilities.
- To participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 out of hours support to all hospitals, specialist palliative care in-patient units and community-based patients within the Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board Areas
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Qualifications
Essential
- On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in palliative medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.
- CCT/equivalent in Palliative Medicine
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- UK work experience at specialist registrar level or above
Desirable: - Post graduate qualification e.g. MA, MSc, MD; - Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit/QI
- Commitment to evidence based practice and experience of research
Desirable: - Working as part of the management team; - Liaison with other agencies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Team Working
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- Teaching Skill
Desirable: - Understanding of information systems and technology
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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