Palliative Medicine Consultant

We currently have a vacancy for a part‑time post which will work alongside the existing Palliative Medicine Consultant post. This successful candidate will participate in a 1 in 5, 0.8PA on‑call rota 2%. SALARY: £106,424-£139,920 pro‑ratio per annum. HOURS: Part‑time position (6.8PAs made‑up of 6 in hours and 0.8 out‑of‑hours PA). ANNUAL LEAVE: 32 days per annum pro‑ratio, initially, rising to 34 days after 7 years’ seniority, plus 10 statutory and public holidays. STUDY LEAVE: Up to 30 days paid leave with expenses in any period of three years.

The post holder will contribute to the enhancement of palliative care services for patients and their families by promoting high‑quality, person‑centered care, supporting effective end‑of‑life care planning, and advancing the development of integrated hospice and community‑based palliative care services. In addition, the post holder will support the delivery of specialist palliative care education for both hospice staff and external stakeholders.

DUTIES

• Share responsibility with the Lead Consultant for the specialist palliative care of inpatients at Evora Hospice.
• Provide expert consultation and oversight of all aspects of specialist palliative clinical care within the hospice.
• Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person‑centred care and ensure effective communication with patients, families, carers, and professionals.
• Act as a specialist advisory resource for community‑based palliative care professionals, including GPs, district nurses, and other specialist team members.
• Promote excellence in palliative care by sharing expertise, skills, and philosophy with healthcare professionals to raise standards and awareness.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives through clinical audit, risk management, incident reporting, and CPD.
• Contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, as well as other healthcare professionals, in both inpatient and community settings.
• Participate in a 1‑in‑5 second on‑call rota (with three other consultants) covering Craigavon Area Hospital, Daisy Hill Hospital, and the hospice, with clinical oversight and rota management responsibilities.
• Contribute to the implementation of the regional Palliative and End‑of‑Life Care Strategy through active participation in the Trusts Palliative and End‑of‑Life Care Steering Group and relevant regional strategic forums, supporting the development and integration of high‑quality palliative care services across care settings.
• Share responsibility for the supervision of medical officers in the hospice and membership of senior staff, audit and clinical groups within the hospice.
• Contribute to the development of Evora Hospice services.
• Work closely with the SHSCT palliative medical consultants to ensure collaboration and co‑operation.
• Work with the Lead Consultant and Director of Care Services to ensure the high quality, safe and effective palliative care is provided through consultant review, weekly multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement and governance activities.
• Work with the Lead Consultant and Director of Care Services to maintain safe, effective care through consultant reviews, weekly MDT meetings, and governance activities.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Lead Consultant at the hospice.
• Director of Care Services.
• Hospice medical team consultants, speciality doctors, pharmacist and consultant nurse.
• Care services managers (Inpatient services manager, AHP lead, Patient and Family Support Team manager and Community Services manager).
• Registered nurses and HCAs.
• CEO.
• Director of corporate services.
• Allied health professionals and the wider multi‑disciplinary team.
• Other palliative care staff in trusts / locality.
• Clinical governance committee of the board.
• Responsible Officer.

GOVERNANCE REPORTING

• Weekly Clinical MDT.
• Weekly Incident Meetings.
• Monthly Staff Governance and Senior Management Meeting.
• Monthly Senior Services Meeting.
• Quarterly M&M Meeting.
• Quarterly Medical Officer Meeting.
• Quarterly MAC Meeting.
• Quarterly Clinical Governance Meeting (Board representatives).
• Evora Hospice Board Meetings approximately 5 times per annum.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Full GMC Registration plus a licence to practice.
• Hold MRPC (UK) or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine via 1 CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date).
• 2 CESR or European Community Rights.
• The post holder must also have a full driving licence with eligibility to drive in the UK and access to a car for work purposes (or be able to demonstrate other means of fulfilling this aspect of the role).