Job summary
Location Oakhaven
Hospice
Contract 8 PA Consultant Post. It is expected to
be a 1 in 4 second on call rota with a 6% availability supplement. Occasional
support for first on-call will be required (but is very infrequent).
Salary £87,780pa - £116,382pa according to
level of experience. (FTE £109,725 -
£145,478pa)
Closing date12th
December 2025
InterviewsWeek
beginning 12th January 2026
Oakhaven Hospice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in
Palliative Medicine to join our dynamic, friendly, and expanding medical team.
This new 8 PA Consultant post has been created to strengthen and
develop specialist palliative care for people living with life-limiting
illnesses in the beautiful New Forest and Waterside areas of Hampshire.
Why Join Us
A supportive, well-resourced environment with a
passionate, multidisciplinary team
The opportunity to shape services, develop special
interests, and enjoy an excellent worklife balance
A desirable location offering a high quality of
life and access to stunning natural surroundings
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Delivering high-quality clinical care across
hospice settings, including the inpatient unit, community, and hospital
Providing specialist advice and support to GPs,
families, and clinical colleagues
Contributing to education, research, and
leadership within the service
Developing areas of specialist interest to enhance
and innovate palliative care provision
About You
Be able to demonstrate clinical excellence, with
strong communication, organisational, and teaching skills
A thorough understanding and commitment to the
principles of Clinical Governance
Applicants must hold (or be within 6 months of
achieving) their CCT in Palliative Medicine at the time of interview.
About us
About us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Benefits
- Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
- Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
- Auto enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme - Help@Hands App from Unum
- Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
- Wellbeing Support
- A truly supportive and caring environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Oakhaven Hospice Trust. The post is part time comprising of 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week (negotiable). The post holder will work with the Medical Director (6 PAs) and community consultant (7 Pas), in the inpatient, community and local hospital settings to provide Specialist Palliative Medicine advice and support across the catchment area. Consultants provide second on call cover by telephone with an expectation of returning to the hospice in exceptional clinical circumstances.
This role is ideal both for newly qualified consultants and experienced consultants seeking a role with scope for innovation and an excellent work-life balance
Oakhaven
Hospice Trust is an independent charitably funded hospice providing specialist
palliative and end of life care to patients and families in the New Forest,
Totton, and the Waterside area of Hampshire (a population of around 145,000
people). Opened in 1990, Oakhaven Hospice was built with the support of local
people. Over the years it has expanded and now receives around 15% of its
funding from the NHS. In 2024/25 Oakhaven supported over 1000 patients in the
community and cared for 214 patients on our 10 bedded Inpatient Unit.
Our mission is to meet the end-of-life care
needs of our local community through the provision of specialist services from
the hospice combined with partnership working and collaboration with other
health and social care providers in the locality. Together with the vital
support of our staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters we continue to develop
and grow our services so that our patients get expert, dignified,
compassionate and supportive care when and where they need it. Joining Oakhaven
Hospice Trust means becoming part of a dedicated team that makes a real
difference to patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
Consultant
roles have a shared office and assistance from full-time secretarial support
along with the opportunity to continue with an NHS pension. Consultants will
have an honorary contract with HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust as part of their role
in supporting Lymington New Forest Hospital.
In line with the Royal College of Physicians
requirements Oakhaven Hospice Trust supports continuing professional
development (CPD) and is committed to providing time and financial support for
these activities.
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, to ensure that all doctors
have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser (via Hampshire and Isle of
Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) and supports doctors through the
revalidation process. We also provide support through access to clinical
supervision and mentoring.
Oakhaven Hospice Trust is committed to equal
opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates,
regardless of protected characteristics
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Oakhaven Hospice Trust. The post is part time comprising of 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week (negotiable). The post holder will work with the Medical Director (6 PAs) and community consultant (7 Pas), in the inpatient, community and local hospital settings to provide Specialist Palliative Medicine advice and support across the catchment area. Consultants provide second on call cover by telephone with an expectation of returning to the hospice in exceptional clinical circumstances.
This role is ideal both for newly qualified consultants and experienced consultants seeking a role with scope for innovation and an excellent work-life balance
Oakhaven
Hospice Trust is an independent charitably funded hospice providing specialist
palliative and end of life care to patients and families in the New Forest,
Totton, and the Waterside area of Hampshire (a population of around 145,000
people). Opened in 1990, Oakhaven Hospice was built with the support of local
people. Over the years it has expanded and now receives around 15% of its
funding from the NHS. In 2024/25 Oakhaven supported over 1000 patients in the
community and cared for 214 patients on our 10 bedded Inpatient Unit.
Our mission is to meet the end-of-life care
needs of our local community through the provision of specialist services from
the hospice combined with partnership working and collaboration with other
health and social care providers in the locality. Together with the vital
support of our staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters we continue to develop
and grow our services so that our patients get expert, dignified,
compassionate and supportive care when and where they need it. Joining Oakhaven
Hospice Trust means becoming part of a dedicated team that makes a real
difference to patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
Consultant
roles have a shared office and assistance from full-time secretarial support
along with the opportunity to continue with an NHS pension. Consultants will
have an honorary contract with HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust as part of their role
in supporting Lymington New Forest Hospital.
In line with the Royal College of Physicians
requirements Oakhaven Hospice Trust supports continuing professional
development (CPD) and is committed to providing time and financial support for
these activities.
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, to ensure that all doctors
have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser (via Hampshire and Isle of
Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) and supports doctors through the
revalidation process. We also provide support through access to clinical
supervision and mentoring.
Oakhaven Hospice Trust is committed to equal
opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates,
regardless of protected characteristics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Specialist Palliative Care.
- Able to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Specific Skills
Essential
- A thorough understanding of all elements of and a commitment to the principles of clinical governance.
- To have participated in Audit and quality improvement projects relevant to the speciality
- Leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent teaching skills with evidence of commitment to multidisciplinary education
Desirable
- To have undertaken and participated in research projects.
- To have undertaken training in management skills.
- Attendance at communication workshops/courses
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following:
- a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
- b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- c. European Community Rights
- MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree MD, PhD or Equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Specialist Palliative Care.
- Able to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Specific Skills
Essential
- A thorough understanding of all elements of and a commitment to the principles of clinical governance.
- To have participated in Audit and quality improvement projects relevant to the speciality
- Leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent teaching skills with evidence of commitment to multidisciplinary education
Desirable
- To have undertaken and participated in research projects.
- To have undertaken training in management skills.
- Attendance at communication workshops/courses
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following:
- a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
- b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- c. European Community Rights
- MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree MD, PhD or Equivalent.
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).
