Specialty Doctor – Palliative Medicine (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

This fixed‑term Specialty Doctor position supports the Marie Curie Hospice in Glasgow, providing maternity cover and an opportunity to develop expertise in palliative medicine. It is suitable for doctors seeking experience in hospice care or considering specialty training in this field.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment, support and care for hospice inpatients, outpatients and the Wellbeing Service.
• Participate in teaching, management activities and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Lead audit and quality‑improvement projects to maintain clinical excellence.
• Deliver first on‑call cover for the hospice and the regional advice line, including out‑of‑hours clinical response.
• Return to the hospice site when required for urgent clinical needs.

Required profile

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• At least 4 years full‑time postgraduate training (including 2 years in relevant acute specialties or equivalent).
• MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Communication skills sensitive to patients and carers.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).

Required skills

• Clinical assessment and symptom management in palliative care.

What we offer

• NH​S Specialty Doctor pay scale £64,158‑£99,975 per annum pro rata, plus 2% availability supplement and 1.5 PA.
• 6 PAs (24 hours) per week with on‑call commitment.
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Season ticket loan and loan schemes for bikes, computers and navigation systems.
• Continuous professional development and industry‑leading training programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.