LOROS Hospice

Locum Trust Grade Doctor - ST3/4 Equivalent

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job summary

This role is for 4 months - 1 April to August 2026.

40 hours per week and 1 in 8 on call (will consider slightly less than full time).

This is a bespoke post created at ST3/4 level withing Palliative Medicine to work within a 31 bed Hospice Ward setting. This would be ideal for Trainees who wish to develop IM3 competences and apply for training in a specialist programme in the future. Training will be provided to help you develop your skills. It would also be suitable experience for colleagues considering some time out or programme training in a related speciality such as geriatrics or oncology.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of this post are:

*Participating in the face to face assessment and management of hospice inpatients, reviewing new admissions and those with more complex issues on a day to day basis

*Providing clinical supervision and coordination of clinical work for core trainees on the hospice ward

*Working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary hospice team, providing holistic care for patients

*Having the opportunity to see other aspects of hospice care including outpatients, day therapy and community palliative care

*Ensuring a safe and high standard of care for all patients

About us

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary in line with Doctors' pay scale

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0003-26-0003

Job locations

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of this post are:

*Participating in the face to face assessment and management of hospice inpatients, reviewing new admissions and those with more complex issues on a day to day basis

*Providing clinical supervision and coordination of clinical work for core trainees on the hospice ward

*Working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary hospice team, providing holistic care for patients

*Having the opportunity to see other aspects of hospice care including outpatients, day therapy and community palliative care

*Ensuring a safe and high standard of care for all patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of this post are:

*Participating in the face to face assessment and management of hospice inpatients, reviewing new admissions and those with more complex issues on a day to day basis

*Providing clinical supervision and coordination of clinical work for core trainees on the hospice ward

*Working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary hospice team, providing holistic care for patients

*Having the opportunity to see other aspects of hospice care including outpatients, day therapy and community palliative care

*Ensuring a safe and high standard of care for all patients

Person Specification

Motivation and personal attributes

Essential

  • Able to contribute to LOROS Values & Behaviours
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Evidence of team working
  • Available to work on-call based on a non residential rota and able to reach the Hospice within thirty minutes

Experience

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Supporting resident doctors
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • At least four years' experience post-graduation

Desirable

  • Experience of electronic patient records
  • Working ST3 level

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Good clinical care

Desirable

  • Experience in palliative care.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of palliative care approach holistic care, symptom control

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC and licenced to practice
  • Primary Medical Degree
  • MRCP part one and two or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP PACES
Person Specification

Motivation and personal attributes

Essential

  • Able to contribute to LOROS Values & Behaviours
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Evidence of team working
  • Available to work on-call based on a non residential rota and able to reach the Hospice within thirty minutes

Experience

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Supporting resident doctors
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • At least four years' experience post-graduation

Desirable

  • Experience of electronic patient records
  • Working ST3 level

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Good clinical care

Desirable

  • Experience in palliative care.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of palliative care approach holistic care, symptom control

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC and licenced to practice
  • Primary Medical Degree
  • MRCP part one and two or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP PACES

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Check

This 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 details

Employer name

LOROS Hospice

Address

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE

Employer details

Employer name

LOROS Hospice

Address

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Director

Dr Luke Feathers

lukefeathers@loros.co.uk

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary in line with Doctors' pay scale

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0003-26-0003

Job locations

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE


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