Hospice Doctor in Palliative Medicine

We currently have a permenant post available to join our medical

team consisting of Palliative Medicine Consultants, Specialty Doctors and

Training Grade Doctors. We welcome applicants with a wide variety of

backgrounds and previous experience. We are interested to hear from and would

consider applications from individuals who have established palliative medicine

experience as well as those who have completed foundation training and who are

considering a career in palliative medicine. The most important attributes are

a passion for a holistic approach to care, teamwork and good communication.

The service is consultant led and the medical team work alongside

a strong MDT made up of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,

social workers, chaplains, counsellors, complementary therapists. The doctors

at St Michaels Hospice work mainly within the inpatient unit, whilst supporting

our community-based services such as Hospice at Home and Living Well Services.

For further information or to arrange

informal visits, please contact Dr Nicola Loveday, Consultant Palliative

Medicine on 01256 848862 or email at Nicola.loveday@hhft.nhs.uk

Closing date: Sunday 25th

October 2026

Interview

date: Tuesday

11th November 2026

Main duties of the job

This is an ideal opportunity for a doctor with a special interest

in Palliative Medicine to join the hospice at an exciting time of growth. We

are looking for someone who is highly motivated, willing to learn and flexible

in their approach to support the multidisciplinary team. St Michaels is

committed to providing all clinical staff with designated clinical supervision,

CPD opportunities and other educational and developmental opportunities.

The post

includes a first-on-call commitment on a 1-in-5 rota, regardless of working

pattern. The on-call commitment comprises non-resident weekday nights,

providing telephone support to the clinical team, together with on-site weekend

responsibilities for the inpatient unit. The first-on-call doctor is supported

by a second-on-call Consultant in Palliative Medicine, who is available 24

hours a day for clinical advice and support.

A

comprehensive induction and supported transition into the role will be

provided, with appropriate supervision and opportunities to develop skills in

specialist palliative medicine where applicable.

Salary is

paid in Programmed Activities (PAs) and will be pro rata for the 16-hour

working week, equating to 4 PAs. The first-on-call commitment is remunerated

separately as an additional 1 PA, together with a 2% availability supplement

calculated on the full-time equivalent (FTE) basic salary.

About us

St Michaels Hospice is a 10-bedded

independent hospice which sits outside of the NHS. The hospice has provided

specialist palliative care to the local community since 1992. We are proud of

our strong links with the neighbouring NHS hospital trust and other local

hospices. St Michaels Hospice services form an essential part of the North and

Mid Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Service.

St. Michaels Hospice is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young

people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates

will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check

and provide satisfactory references before starting the role.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £70,901 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0460-10-2026

Job locations

Basil de Ferranti House

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As part of Palliative Care Multi-Disciplinary

Team, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patients

and relatives within the Hospice and Community as needed. You will work closely

with the Clinical Team to ensure we offer the highest standards of care,

developing services to meet the changing needs of our patients.

Main Duties and

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

To work with the Consultants in

Palliative Medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.

Undertake medical assessment,

diagnosis and management of patients in hospice / community.

Initiate appropriate medical care

and prescribe appropriately in line with policies and guidelines.

Assess new planned and emergency

admission patients and work with MDT to initiate appropriate investigations and

treatment.

Any other medical duties in

emergency situations.

Communication with patients

relatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan. To be

involved in family meetings as required.

To work as part of the MDT and

communicate clearly with colleagues. To attend weekly Specialist Palliative

Care MDT meeting.

Communicate unexpected changes in

patients condition to Consultant in charge and, when required, to on call

medical staff.

To generate a weekend handover

medical report at end of week.

Participate in the St Michaels

1/5 non-resident first on-call rota on call rota with on-call consultant

support.

Record clinical notes in a timely

and accurate fashion.

Review and update drug records,

working with the Pharmacist. Completion

of TTO prescriptions and patient-held drug record cards.

Completion of death certificates

and cremation certificates when required.

Co-ordinate with referrers and

other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Provide advice and teaching to

members of the MDT and visiting professionals.

Participate in education events,

in particular medical events.

To meet requirements of

appropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate to

speciality: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments

and medications, including complementary medicine relevant to palliative care.

Participate in annual appraisal

and job plan review and revalidation process.

Personal and professional development

The post-holder will be required to keep

himself/herself fully up-to date in their relevant area of practice and to be

able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Royal College of Physicians

and the GMC. The post-holder will receive an annual appraisal by a Consultant

in Palliative medicine as required by the GMC and fulfil the requirements

necessary for Revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at the

discretion of St. Michaels Hospice, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions

of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities,

relevant CPD courses and other appropriate personal development needs. Support

and guidance is available on site from the Consultant and colleagues, and

through involvement in the training and development of clinical staff, the post

holder will gain personal development opportunities. Regular clinical

supervision will be provided.

Proposed job plan

Work sessions are based on P.A.s of 4hrs.

The job plan will be reviewed regularly to ensure it still meets the need of

both the service and the post holder.

There is overlap between medical staff to ensure continuity of care and

effective communication. A Consultant is always available for advice and

support, in addition to regular patient rounds. The role will provide the post

holder opportunities to work in the hospice, the community and in the hospital

to gain experience of palliative medicine across a range of settings.

This is an outline job description and may be

subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with

the post holder.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

am

Hospice IPU

MDT

Hospice IPU

SPA

Hospice IPU

pm

Hospice IPU

Hospice IPU

Community

Community

Hospice IPU

Clinical governance

The post-holder will be expected to

participate actively in clinical governance activities, including clinical

audit, educational activities and quality improvement activities.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values,

vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work,

as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and

public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and

mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and

Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change,

according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at

work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any

health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and

responsibilities. From time to time, due

to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties

that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work,

internal job rotation and absence cover.

Job responsibilities

As part of Palliative Care Multi-Disciplinary

Team, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patients

and relatives within the Hospice and Community as needed. You will work closely

with the Clinical Team to ensure we offer the highest standards of care,

developing services to meet the changing needs of our patients.

Main Duties and

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

To work with the Consultants in

Palliative Medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.

Undertake medical assessment,

diagnosis and management of patients in hospice / community.

Initiate appropriate medical care

and prescribe appropriately in line with policies and guidelines.

Assess new planned and emergency

admission patients and work with MDT to initiate appropriate investigations and

treatment.

Any other medical duties in

emergency situations.

Communication with patients

relatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan. To be

involved in family meetings as required.

To work as part of the MDT and

communicate clearly with colleagues. To attend weekly Specialist Palliative

Care MDT meeting.

Communicate unexpected changes in

patients condition to Consultant in charge and, when required, to on call

medical staff.

To generate a weekend handover

medical report at end of week.

Participate in the St Michaels

1/5 non-resident first on-call rota on call rota with on-call consultant

support.

Record clinical notes in a timely

and accurate fashion.

Review and update drug records,

working with the Pharmacist. Completion

of TTO prescriptions and patient-held drug record cards.

Completion of death certificates

and cremation certificates when required.

Co-ordinate with referrers and

other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Provide advice and teaching to

members of the MDT and visiting professionals.

Participate in education events,

in particular medical events.

To meet requirements of

appropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate to

speciality: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments

and medications, including complementary medicine relevant to palliative care.

Participate in annual appraisal

and job plan review and revalidation process.

Personal and professional development

The post-holder will be required to keep

himself/herself fully up-to date in their relevant area of practice and to be

able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Royal College of Physicians

and the GMC. The post-holder will receive an annual appraisal by a Consultant

in Palliative medicine as required by the GMC and fulfil the requirements

necessary for Revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at the

discretion of St. Michaels Hospice, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions

of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities,

relevant CPD courses and other appropriate personal development needs. Support

and guidance is available on site from the Consultant and colleagues, and

through involvement in the training and development of clinical staff, the post

holder will gain personal development opportunities. Regular clinical

supervision will be provided.

Proposed job plan

Work sessions are based on P.A.s of 4hrs.

The job plan will be reviewed regularly to ensure it still meets the need of

both the service and the post holder.

There is overlap between medical staff to ensure continuity of care and

effective communication. A Consultant is always available for advice and

support, in addition to regular patient rounds. The role will provide the post

holder opportunities to work in the hospice, the community and in the hospital

to gain experience of palliative medicine across a range of settings.

This is an outline job description and may be

subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with

the post holder.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

am

Hospice IPU

MDT

Hospice IPU

SPA

Hospice IPU

pm

Hospice IPU

Hospice IPU

Community

Community

Hospice IPU

Clinical governance

The post-holder will be expected to

participate actively in clinical governance activities, including clinical

audit, educational activities and quality improvement activities.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values,

vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work,

as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and

public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and

mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and

Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change,

according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at

work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any

health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and

responsibilities. From time to time, due

to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties

that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work,

internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine

Experience

Essential

• At least two years post graduate experience, meeting Foundation 2 competencies or equivalent
• Background in General Practice or hospital medicine
• Experience of working with people who have life limiting illnesses.
• Working in a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within palliative medicine
• Experience within Oncology
• Experience in teaching

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Works in partnership with patients and practices shared decision making.
• The ability to work as part of a team, works well in MDT
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good written and spoken English
• IT proficient
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of the
• organisation of the NHS
• and the Governments
• agenda cancer, long term conditions and EOL Strategy and Quality markers
• IV cannulation

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills
• Teaching skills and training in teaching methods
• Experience of research
• Paracentesis, Pleural drainage, acupuncture, nerve blocks

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Interest in palliative medicine
• Displays honesty and
• Integrity
• Self-motivated with good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise well and mange work related stress; able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental
• approach towards others
• Recognise personal limitations and willing to receive support
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline

Desirable

• Desire to pursue palliative medicine as specialty
• Managing complex issues of confidentiality and ethics
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Able to challenge decisions

Other requirements

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with the requirement to maintain
• Experience of working in the UK National Health Service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Satisfactory DBS check

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine

Experience

Essential

• At least two years post graduate experience, meeting Foundation 2 competencies or equivalent
• Background in General Practice or hospital medicine
• Experience of working with people who have life limiting illnesses.
• Working in a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within palliative medicine
• Experience within Oncology
• Experience in teaching

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Works in partnership with patients and practices shared decision making.
• The ability to work as part of a team, works well in MDT
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good written and spoken English
• IT proficient
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of the
• organisation of the NHS
• and the Governments
• agenda cancer, long term conditions and EOL Strategy and Quality markers
• IV cannulation

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills
• Teaching skills and training in teaching methods
• Experience of research
• Paracentesis, Pleural drainage, acupuncture, nerve blocks

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Interest in palliative medicine
• Displays honesty and
• Integrity
• Self-motivated with good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise well and mange work related stress; able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental
• approach towards others
• Recognise personal limitations and willing to receive support
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline

Desirable

• Desire to pursue palliative medicine as specialty
• Managing complex issues of confidentiality and ethics
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Able to challenge decisions

Other requirements

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with the requirement to maintain
• Experience of working in the UK National Health Service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Satisfactory DBS check

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Address

Basil de Ferranti House

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Address

Basil de Ferranti House

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

As part of Palliative Care Multi-Disciplinary

Team, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patients

and relatives within the Hospice and Community as needed. You will work closely

with the Clinical Team to ensure we offer the highest standards of care,

developing services to meet the changing needs of our patients.

Main Duties and

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

To work with the Consultants in

Palliative Medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.

Undertake medical assessment,

diagnosis and management of patients in hospice / community.

Initiate appropriate medical care

and prescribe appropriately in line with policies and guidelines.

Assess new planned and emergency

admission patients and work with MDT to initiate appropriate investigations and

treatment.

Any other medical duties in

emergency situations.

Communication with patients

relatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan. To be

involved in family meetings as required.

To work as part of the MDT and

communicate clearly with colleagues. To attend weekly Specialist Palliative

Care MDT meeting.

Communicate unexpected changes in

patients condition to Consultant in charge and, when required, to on call

medical staff.

To generate a weekend handover

medical report at end of week.

Participate in the St Michaels

1/5 non-resident first on-call rota on call rota with on-call consultant

support.

Record clinical notes in a timely

and accurate fashion.

Review and update drug records,

working with the Pharmacist. Completion

of TTO prescriptions and patient-held drug record cards.

Completion of death certificates

and cremation certificates when required.

Co-ordinate with referrers and

other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Provide advice and teaching to

members of the MDT and visiting professionals.

Participate in education events,

in particular medical events.

To meet requirements of

appropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate to

speciality: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments

and medications, including complementary medicine relevant to palliative care.

Participate in annual appraisal

and job plan review and revalidation process.

Personal and professional development

The post-holder will be required to keep

himself/herself fully up-to date in their relevant area of practice and to be

able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Royal College of Physicians

and the GMC. The post-holder will receive an annual appraisal by a Consultant

in Palliative medicine as required by the GMC and fulfil the requirements

necessary for Revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at the

discretion of St. Michaels Hospice, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions

of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities,

relevant CPD courses and other appropriate personal development needs. Support

and guidance is available on site from the Consultant and colleagues, and

through involvement in the training and development of clinical staff, the post

holder will gain personal development opportunities. Regular clinical

supervision will be provided.

Proposed job plan

Work sessions are based on P.A.s of 4hrs.

The job plan will be reviewed regularly to ensure it still meets the need of

both the service and the post holder.

There is overlap between medical staff to ensure continuity of care and

effective communication. A Consultant is always available for advice and

support, in addition to regular patient rounds. The role will provide the post

holder opportunities to work in the hospice, the community and in the hospital

to gain experience of palliative medicine across a range of settings.

This is an outline job description and may be

subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with

the post holder.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

am

Hospice IPU

MDT

Hospice IPU

SPA

Hospice IPU

pm

Hospice IPU

Hospice IPU

Community

Community

Hospice IPU

Clinical governance

The post-holder will be expected to

participate actively in clinical governance activities, including clinical

audit, educational activities and quality improvement activities.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values,

vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work,

as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and

public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and

mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and

Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change,

according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at

work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any

health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and

responsibilities. From time to time, due

to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties

that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work,

internal job rotation and absence cover.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine

Experience

Essential

• At least two years post graduate experience, meeting Foundation 2 competencies or equivalent
• Background in General Practice or hospital medicine
• Experience of working with people who have life limiting illnesses.
• Working in a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within palliative medicine
• Experience within Oncology
• Experience in teaching

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Works in partnership with patients and practices shared decision making.
• The ability to work as part of a team, works well in MDT
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good written and spoken English
• IT proficient
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of the
• organisation of the NHS
• and the Governments
• agenda cancer, long term conditions and EOL Strategy and Quality markers
• IV cannulation

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills
• Teaching skills and training in teaching methods
• Experience of research
• Paracentesis, Pleural drainage, acupuncture, nerve blocks

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Interest in palliative medicine
• Displays honesty and
• Integrity
• Self-motivated with good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise well and mange work related stress; able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental
• approach towards others
• Recognise personal limitations and willing to receive support
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline

Desirable

• Desire to pursue palliative medicine as specialty
• Managing complex issues of confidentiality and ethics
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Able to challenge decisions

Other requirements

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with the requirement to maintain
• Experience of working in the UK National Health Service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Satisfactory DBS check

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence