Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is looking to appoint a Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) in Palliative Medicine. This is a 0.8 WTE part time position for a fixed term period from 1 June 2026 to 23 November 2026.
The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3 level training. The appointment will be at Nodal Point 04.
A basic medical degree (MBChB), valid Advanced Life Support certificate and successful completion of foundation years' and core training by the date of application are essential. Experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post is essential. It is essential that applicants can demonstrate the ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems and prioritise clinical need. Applicants will also have the ability to recognise and undertake the clinical management of an acutely ill patient.
The post does not award a National Training Number, as this post is not recognised as a 'training post'. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application is required. If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will join theservice providing a ward-based consultation service, outpatient- clinics and in-patient palliative care. The candidate will also be expected to attend clinical multi-disciplinary team meetings and participate in the teaching and audit programme.
Outside working hours the candidate will take part in an on-call rota including:.
- Routine review of patients under the care of their own clinical base appropriate to the needs of individual patients and care regimes.
- Registrar level medical cover for all clinical units and services participating in the South Yorkshire Programme For Higher Specialist Training in Palliative Medicine.
- Specialist Palliative Medical Cover for advice, consultations and emergency admissions for primary and secondary care services who refer to clinical units and services participating in the programme.
- Advice to general practitioners, junior medical staff and clinical nurse specialists concerning patients under their care, attending the patient out- of-hours if necessary.
- Liaison with primary and secondary care services to facilitate the provision of emergency and out-of-hours therapy or services for patients in need.
About us
The Northern General Hospital has 1,200 beds and an accident and emergency department. The hospital provides orthopaedic, colorectal, plastic and cardiothoracic surgery for the city. There is a large department for the care of the elderly and rehabilitation including a stroke unit. Regional centres for renal medicine and spinal injuries are also on site.
The Sheffield Macmillan Palliative Care Unit opened in May 2002, providing 18 beds in a separate purpose built unit within the Northern General site. Medical staff include two consultants, StR, Advanced Clinical practitioner, and junior medical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full duties of the post and a description of the service can be found in the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full duties of the post and a description of the service can be found in the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME / CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP (UK) parts 1, 2 and PACES or Equivalent
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
- ALS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post.
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent
Desirable
- Palliative Medicine experience
- At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post
Person Specification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME / CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP (UK) parts 1, 2 and PACES or Equivalent
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
- ALS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post.
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent
Desirable
- Palliative Medicine experience
- At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
