Specialty Doctor in Margate

Job summaryPlease note: Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, if you require sponsorship, we won't be able to accept your application for this role.Are you an experienced doctor thinking of a change in career or a doctor who wants to build a career in palliative care?If so, then the role of Specialty Doctorat Pilgrims may be just the job for you!Pilgrims Hospice provides expert palliative care to the people of East Kent. We have three in patient units at Ashford, Canterbury and Margate where our three multi-disciplinary community teams are based as well as our therapy centres.An opportunity has arisen in our medical team and Pilgrims is inviting applications for interested physicians. This would be ideal for experienced doctors thinking of a change in career, doctors with a view to building a career in this speciality or have a wealth of experience within palliative medicine.We have an active educational programme and as a training unit for specialist and general practice trainees can offer some excellent opportunities to develop skills and gain experience.The post will be based at Thanet but attendance at our Canterbury and Ashford sites will also be required on occasion. Applicants interested in Part time (min 0.4 WTE) and Full time hours will be considered.Main duties of the jobTo 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 policyTo 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.About usOur VisionWe 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 careOpen We communicate openly, honestly and effectivelyDynamic We are dynamic, improving and developing our serviceEmpowered We empower people to achieve their outcomesOther benefits:Modern, friendly and highly professional working environmentsOpportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learningAlignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension schemeA sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile causeA sense of wellbeingA good work-life balanceLocations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail linksNHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light CardDetailsDate posted04 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary Depending on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Part-time Reference numberB0497-26-0042Job locationsPilgrims HospiceRamsgate RoadMargateKentCT9 4ADUnited KingdomPilgrims Hospice56 London RoadCanterburyKentCT2 8JAUnited KingdomPilgrims HospiceHythe RoadAshfordKentTN24 0NEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job Description document for more information on what the role of Speciality Doctor entails. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job Description document for more information on what the role of Speciality Doctor entails. Person Specification Experience EssentialMinimum 2 years experience of Palliative CarePossesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge.Displays sound professional judgementSees patients within a holistic contextAble to manage general medical on call needs of palliative care patientsDesirableHospice experience Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalent.Full GMC registration.Completion of Foundation competencies.DesirableCompletion of ST1/CT1 and ST2/CT2 or equivalent experience. Person Specification Experience EssentialMinimum 2 years experience of Palliative CarePossesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge.Displays sound professional judgementSees patients within a holistic contextAble to manage general medical on call needs of palliative care patientsDesirableHospice experience Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalent.Full GMC registration.Completion of Foundation competencies.DesirableCompletion of ST1/CT1 and ST2/CT2 or equivalent experience.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePilgrims Hospices in East KentAddressPilgrims HospiceRamsgate RoadMargateKentCT9 4ADUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePilgrims Hospices in East KentAddressPilgrims HospiceRamsgate RoadMargateKentCT9 4ADUnited KingdomEmployer's website