QUALIFICATIONS

Essential
· Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
· CCT in Palliative Medicine (or within 6 months of attaining CCT)
· Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine
Desirable
· Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or equivalent research experience in palliative care

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential
· Extensive experience in managing patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses
· Proven ability to lead MDTs and provide clinical supervision
· Expertise in symptom control, advance care planning, and ethical decision-making
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with patients, families, and colleagues
· Knowledge of current UK healthcare legislation, including end-of-life care policies
· Knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement
· Extensive experience of teaching and clinical audit
Desirable
· Experience in hospice or community-based palliative care settings
· Active involvement in service development, quality improvement, or education

SKILLS

Essential
· Excellent clinical skills in palliative medicine
· Excellent communication skills
· Proven ability to manage patients effectively with complex physical, psychological and social problems
· Ability to lead and manage a team
· Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
· Awareness of own limitations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Valid driving licence
· Eligibility to work in the UK
· Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lichfield, WS14 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 42

Please refer the Job description for details