Specialty Doctor
Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
Margate, CT9 4AD · Canterbury, CT2 8JA · Ashford, TN24 0NE
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
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- To provide
clinical care and medical input to the multidisciplinary team for patients
under the care of the Pilgrims Hospice, under the supervision of the named
consultant (including hospice inpatients, community patients, outpatients,
domiciliary visiting and patients attending Pilgrims Therapy Centre).
- To participate in
the teaching, supervision and training of medical trainees and other
professional staff working at the Pilgrims Hospice or attending courses
run by the Pilgrims Hospices.
- To maintain a full
programme of personal CPD in line with current recommendations. Please refer to the Hospice study leave
policy
- To participate in
annual appraisal and to work to the stated strategic direction and
objectives of Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.
- To undertake
administrative tasks in support of the activity of the organisation.
- To be actively
involved in an effective system of clinical audit and all other aspects of
clinical governance.
- To support
research undertaken by Pilgrims. We
have a thriving research programme led by our research facilitator.
Please refer to the Job Description document for more information on what the role of Speciality Doctor entails.
Our Vision
We recognise that our workforce is integral to the delivery of our Vision and our charitable aims. Pilgrims Hospices continues to create a highly skilled, motivated, engaged and healthy workforce by providing an environment where staff and volunteers feel highly motivated to perform their roles to a consistently high standard.
To achieve our Vision, we useour CODE
Compassionate We treat everyone with compassion and care
Open We communicate openly, honestly and effectively
Dynamic We are dynamic, improving and developing our service
Empowered We empower people to achieve their outcomes
Other benefits
- Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
- Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
- Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
- A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
- A sense of wellbeing
- A good work-life balance
- Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
- NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of Palliative Care
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge.
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Sees patients within a holistic context
- Able to manage general medical on call needs of palliative care patients
Desirable
- Hospice experience
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
- Completion of Foundation competencies.
Desirable
- Completion of ST1/CT1 and ST2/CT2 or equivalent experience.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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