Consultant in Palliative Medicine
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2SL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0149-26-0005 |
Summary
Expert Clinical Practice Make complex clinical decisions and provide senior medical leadership in situations of uncertainty, including prognosis, treatment escalation and end-of-life decision-making. Undertake complex and sensitive holistic care assessments and plan, implement and evaluate care utilising advanced communication skills. Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with organisational requirements. Identify areas for improvement and development which will enhance the palliative care provision for patients and carers. Work with the other clinical leads within the hospice in undertaking service improvements as identified. Provide clinical leadership for the Medical and ANP Team in the absence of the Lead Consultant. Actively promote and develop evidence based clinical practice. Help to create a culture that is respectful, fair, supportive, and compassionate by role modelling behaviours consistent with these values. Undertake consultant rounds and attend MDT Meetings. Provide IPU cover when others on AL/sick etc if a suitable locum cannot be arranged. Provision of outpatient clinics when appropriate at Weldmar Hospicecare IPU. Undertake domiciliary visits for advice and assessments. On call commitment the post holder will be part of the on-call rota providing support to those cared for by Weldmar Hospicecare and providing specialist palliative care advice to other healthcare professionals in the catchment area. Assist with the recruitment of new doctors and senior nurse posts. You will initially be the Deputy Caldicott Guardian for Weldmar. Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development in line with GMC requirements. Act as Clinical Supervisor for GP trainees. Contribute to the Patient Services Risk Register Leadership and Strategy Provide clinical leadership in partnership with the Director of Clinical Services and the Lead Consultant around service developments, clinical governance and review of policies and procedures. Take an active role in the planning, development, and delivery of organisational strategy and services to achieve service objectives and continuous improvement of wider specialist palliative care services. Provide professional leadership, vision and direction for the medical and ANP team. Ensure performance management arrangements are in place for the medical team that adhere to Weldmar standards and policies. Directly line manage junior members of the medical/ANP team. Ensure medical trainees on placement at the IPU receive appropriate support and supervision. Contribute to the leadership of clinical audit and research activity within the hospice, including identifying priorities, contributing to delivery where appropriate, and ensuring findings are used to improve patient care. Support a culture of enquiry and evidence-based practice within the clinical team. Attend the Clinical Leadership Group in the absence of the Lead Consultant. Contribute to the review and authorship of clinical policies Maintain close working links with Supportive Care UK for the provision of second on call support when required. Teaching & Education Be competent in delivering education and training sessions at all levels for a variety of stakeholders, patients and their carers. With the Learning & Development team, identify training needs of the clinical teams and participate in the wider hospice education programme. Participate in the development of clinical standards within the total quality audit framework of the Hospice and undertake clinical audit activity as required. Support the ongoing professional development of the ANPs and the development of the trainee ANP. Provide teaching to GP trainees, medical students, doctors and other healthcare workers on placement at Weldmar.