Specialist Doctor - Palliative Medicine
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Doctor to join a large, friendly and proactive Palliative Medicine Department at the University Hospi...
Work with the wider Palliative Medicine multi-disciplinary team to support outpatients and inpatients with symptom control, decision making for treatments and onward planning for discharge.
Responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge
Conduct outpatient clinics for Palliative Medicine patients.
To work with the Community Palliative Care Team, supporting with coordinating care for complex patients, and completing home visits where necessary.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and comply with requirements for appraisal and revalidation.
Occasional cross-cover of HPCT service at Queens Hospital BurtonThe post-holder will need to undertake some weekend working on the Nightingale Macmillan Unit (09:00-15:00 Saturday and Sunday).
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- Life Support Qualifications (BLS and AED)
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- A full valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle (for working within the Community Palliative Care Team)
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College
- Experience in Palliative Medicine or a specialty including palliative care
Language and Communication Skills
Essential: - Experience of formal presentations; - Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of independent clinical practice
- Up to date clinical knowledge in Palliative Medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Ability to organise and manage clinical care e.g. outpatients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, professional colleagues and other staff
- Completed a minimum of 12 years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) - Candidates must meet this eligibility for the grade as per National Terms and Conditions.
- A minimum of 6 years clinical experience within Palliative Medicine. Candidates must meet this eligibility for the grade as per National Terms and Conditions.
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
- Attended a management/leadership course
- Attended Advanced Communication Skills training, or shows willingness to undertake
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to and experience of teaching clinical skills
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of ability to supervise audit
Desirable
- Teaching course or qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
- Evidence of leadership skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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