Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and experienced medical practitioner looking for a rewarding role in specialist palliative care? Would you like to be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team providing outstanding hospice care while helping to shape its future?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospice Specialty Doctor to join our compassionate and skilled medical team at The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract. This part-time role includes a non-resident on-call commitment and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why Join Us?
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment. In our most recent staff survey:
- 98% of staff said they are proud to work at the Hospice.
- 98% of staff enjoy working with their colleagues.
- Every employee felt they were making a difference and found their work rewarding.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a Hospice Specialty Doctor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients with life-limiting illnesses receive the highest standards of specialist palliative care. Your responsibilities will include:
• Delivering expert clinical care to inpatients.
• Working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to support patients and their families.
• Contributing to the education and development of local GP Trainees and medical students, enhancing their understanding of palliative care.
• Gaining valuable experience in a setting that encourages professional development and career progression.
About us
About the Hospice
Situated just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62, The Prince of Wales Hospice serves a population of 185,000 in East Wakefield. Our facilities include:
• A 14-bed inpatient unit, designed to the highest standards to provide comfort and dignity.
• A comprehensive wellbeing service for patients and families.
• The district’s only specialist Lymphoedema service.
• Dedicated counselling, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy support.
We work closely with West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Wakefield District Health Care Partnership, Wakefield Hospice, and other key partners to deliver high-quality, integrated palliative care. Our highly specialised team actively contributes to research and education, helping to shape the future of palliative medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hospice Specialty Doctor (Palliative Medicine)
Hours: 27.2 hours as follows:
24 hours a week (6 sessions)
Requirement to work 1 in 5 weekends (calculates as an average 3.2 hours a week)
Requirement to cover 1 night on call per week (paid as additional on call allowance)
Salary: £44,720 to £78,000 (FTE) plus additional night on call allowance of £7,280 per annum.
Actual pay £30,409 to £53,040 plus on call allowance (subject to pay review) per annum.
Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
For further information, please call Dr Paul Ashwood, Medical Director (01977 708868).
For any information on the recruitment process or how to apply please contact our People and Culture Team on 01977 781479 or via email to hrteam@pwh.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hospice Specialty Doctor (Palliative Medicine)
Hours: 27.2 hours as follows:
24 hours a week (6 sessions)
Requirement to work 1 in 5 weekends (calculates as an average 3.2 hours a week)
Requirement to cover 1 night on call per week (paid as additional on call allowance)
Salary: £44,720 to £78,000 (FTE) plus additional night on call allowance of £7,280 per annum.
Actual pay £30,409 to £53,040 plus on call allowance (subject to pay review) per annum.
Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
For further information, please call Dr Paul Ashwood, Medical Director (01977 708868).
For any information on the recruitment process or how to apply please contact our People and Culture Team on 01977 781479 or via email to hrteam@pwh.org.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specific interest in palliative medicine
- 2 years of experience in relevant specialties
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Ability and experience of assessing patients holistically
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and teaching allied health professionals
Desirable
- Previous post in palliative medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Shows some knowledge of national drivers in palliative medicine development
- Demonstrates breadth of knowledge and awareness in clinical practice
- Understands the importance of audit and research in maintaining up to date clinical practice
- Demonstrates personal involvement in audit
- Demonstrates use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Competency with venipuncture and venflon insertion
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBChB / MBBS
Desirable
- Diploma in palliative medicine
- Completion of teaching course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team (doctors and multidisciplinary)
- Ability to prioritise work
- Excellent time management
- Excellent communication skills (patients, families and other team members)
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Shows understanding of own limitations
- Must be able to listen and respect other members of the team
- Positive professional approach and image
- Personal drive and resilience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specific interest in palliative medicine
- 2 years of experience in relevant specialties
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Ability and experience of assessing patients holistically
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and teaching allied health professionals
Desirable
- Previous post in palliative medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Shows some knowledge of national drivers in palliative medicine development
- Demonstrates breadth of knowledge and awareness in clinical practice
- Understands the importance of audit and research in maintaining up to date clinical practice
- Demonstrates personal involvement in audit
- Demonstrates use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Competency with venipuncture and venflon insertion
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBChB / MBBS
Desirable
- Diploma in palliative medicine
- Completion of teaching course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team (doctors and multidisciplinary)
- Ability to prioritise work
- Excellent time management
- Excellent communication skills (patients, families and other team members)
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Shows understanding of own limitations
- Must be able to listen and respect other members of the team
- Positive professional approach and image
- Personal drive and resilience
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).
