Job ref: 26085 Job type: Temporary Location: Somerton Road Salary: NHS Specialty Registrar pay scale 1 (core training) £46,274 Closing date: Friday 27 Nov 2026 16:00 Job summary Post: Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine Sessions: Full time (No on-call) (part time will be considered, minimum 6 sessions / job share may also be considered) Location: Somerton House, Somerton Road, Belfast, BT15 3LH Date of commencement: Immediate start Salary NHS Specialty Registrar pay scale 1 (core training) £46,274 per year (pro rata) Contract: Up to 2 months depending on start date (contract finish 2 February 2027) A waiting list will be held for other short-term positions that may become available. Interview date: We anticipate that interviews will take place on 3rd December 2026 Who This Job is For The post will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience and skills in a supportive palliative care setting, for those considering a career in palliative medicine (either through speciality training or as a speciality doctor), allied medical specialties or general practice. Though not a training post, opportunity for training will be available under the supervision of accredited palliative medicine consultants. The post will provide excellent clinical experience, and time and support will be given for involvement in quality improvement work and teaching. The Role Northern Ireland Hospice is a charitable company (limited by guarantee). The position will include responsibilities within adult inpatient care. The role will be adapted to suit the skills and experience of the post holder. The role is supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHP's, chaplaincy and social work. The post-holder will join the existing team of Consultants in Palliative Medicine (4), 3 hospice speciality doctors, 1 specialty trainee and 1 Internal Medical Trainee. For further details, kindly review the Job Description and Specification. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our People & Organisational Development Team at . The closing date for applications is Friday 27th November 2026 at 4pm (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered). For assistance with navigating our online application platform GetGot, or for troubleshooting, please consult the following link: Getgot Application FAQs. Please be advised that all correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Kindly check your 'junk/spam' folder as emails may occasionally be filtered there due to personal email security settings. Any communication will originate from an email address ending . We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register TPBN1_NI
Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine employer: Northern Ireland Hospice
The Northern Ireland Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for Staff Nurses. With a focus on holistic care and active engagement with families, employees benefit from meaningful work that makes a real difference in the community. The organisation promotes professional growth through continuous training opportunities and fosters a culture of teamwork and respect, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in healthcare.
