Job summary
The post holder will have overall responsibility for all medical services, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality medical care and support to patient, their families and carers.
Be responsible for the medical care of patients in all Hospice and designated settings.
As Medical Director to lead, deliver, set quality standards and be responsible for all medical matters including the supervision and revalidation of all medical staff.
Take on the role and responsibilities as the named Caldicott Guardian for the Hospice
They will be joining at an exciting time for the hospice as in-patient offerings are being expanded and the Wellbeing Centre is being relaunched.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team comprising of specialty doctors and the hospice has just recruited an ACP and trainee ACP to support the medical team.
Saint Catherine’s Hospice is part of the Yorkshire Deanery Palliative Medicine Training Scheme as well as the FY2 training scheme. The FY2 doctor helps cover the inpatient unit.
As medical director to provide leadership and lead the medical team, as outlined in their job plan.
About us
The hospice is an independent charity, which receives approximately 27% funding from the ICB. It opened in 1985 and moved in 2004 to purpose-built premises situated in close proximity to York & Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Saint Catherine’s is the sole hospice for the area and is well supported by the community. It is staffed by a multi-professional team consisting of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and pastoral support.
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£105,000 to £139,900 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
TA1320798ScaMD
Job locations
THROXENBY LANE
SCARBOROUGH
North Yorkshire
YO12 5RE
Employer details
Employer name
Saint Catherine’s Hospice
Address
THROXENBY LANE
SCARBOROUGH
North Yorkshire
YO12 5RE
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