At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care for patients in palliative settings, both in-patient and community.
- Company: Join Southern Hospice Group, the largest hospice network in Sussex.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and pension schemes.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your medical skills.
- Qualifications: Medical degree with interest in Palliative Medicine or general practice.
The predicted salary is between 63696 - 81804 £ per year.
Location: Hove and Worthing
Vacancy Type: Part Time/Fixed Term
Pay Range: £63,696 to £81,804
Contracted Hours: 4-10 PAs per week plus 1 in 5 non-resident on call
Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
About the role:
This post forms part of the medical team, which under the leadership of the Medical Director provides care for patients seen in the specialist palliative care in-patient and community settings on a day-to-day basis. This post would be suitable for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Palliative Medicine or for those trained or training in general practice wishing to develop skills in this area. The post-holders would have an opportunity to further develop their skills in this specialist area in a supervised and supported learning environment.
You will be responsible for:
- The day-to-day clinical management of patients under the service as needed, whether in the community or on the in-patient unit. This might include domiciliary visits, out-patient assessments, conducting admissions, discharge planning, advance care planning discussions, venesection, intravenous cannulation.
- Communicating with the family of patients and those close to them as appropriate.
- Undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department, including writing discharge summaries, organising TTOs, completing the required post-death duties and paperwork, and organising relevant imaging and other clinical investigations as needed.
- Liaising with hospital staff, GPs and other agencies involved in the patient’s care.
- Working within Southern Hospice Group Operational Policies and Guidelines.
- Participating in the first on call out of hours rota on a 1 in 5 WTE non-resident basis.
About us:
Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services. Chestnut Tree House is the children's hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of
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Southern Hospice Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in the heart of Sussex. With a commitment to compassionate care, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities in palliative medicine, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding care and support within a dynamic and dedicated team.
