Job summary
Job title: Bank Hospice Doctor
Role open to applications until: 10th April 2026. Interview date w/c 20th April 2026
Location: Dove House Hospice, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8DH
Pay: On call will be paid on a sessional basis at £125.70 per session and an hourly rate of £33.52 for any hours spent on the unit.
Hours of work: The hours of work are on an as and when required basis.
The hours of work are on an as and when required basis, to cover periods of sickness/ annual leave. A weekend typically would be Friday night (1 Session), Saturday night (1 Session), Sunday night (1 Session), plus hours on the unit, if required.
Due to the on-call element, there is a requirement to live within 30 minutes travelling time of the hospice for the purpose of on-call emergencies.
While on-call, you should not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Main duties of the job
1.Under the guidance of the Consultant in Palliative Medicine, to work as part of the hospices multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients and their families receive high quality specialist palliative care (SPC) in line with the objectives of the organisation.
2.To share the responsibility of providing medical expertise in SPC for patients known to the Hospice and those in the community.
3.To provide medical cover as required on a sessional basis for the patients within the Hospice and in the community.
4.To be part of the medical on call rota and carry out medical duties as required including admitting patients out of hours.
About us
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life limiting illnesses to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers and their families. All roles throughout our organisation contribute to making this vision a reality for those living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To cover sickness and absence when necessary.
2.Under the guidance and the request of the Consultant in Palliative Medicine, carry out medical duties as appropriate to the setting and speciality.
3.To contribute to the maintenance and development of high standards of care.
4.Participate in the hospice clinical governance programme where appropriate.
5.To give telephone support and palliative care advice to GPs and other Primary Health Care Staff.
6.To communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal and external meetings as appropriate.
7.To keep accurate records of work undertaken including making entries on SystmOne.
8.To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
9.To always work within the hospices policies and procedures.
10.To undertake essential and further training as requested.
11.To provide support and supervision to medical students and G.P registrars on placements.
12.To attend and participate in the SPC multi-disciplinary team as required.
13.To undertake any other relevant duties as requested by the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Director of Clinical Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To cover sickness and absence when necessary.
2.Under the guidance and the request of the Consultant in Palliative Medicine, carry out medical duties as appropriate to the setting and speciality.
3.To contribute to the maintenance and development of high standards of care.
4.Participate in the hospice clinical governance programme where appropriate.
5.To give telephone support and palliative care advice to GPs and other Primary Health Care Staff.
6.To communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal and external meetings as appropriate.
7.To keep accurate records of work undertaken including making entries on SystmOne.
8.To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
9.To always work within the hospices policies and procedures.
10.To undertake essential and further training as requested.
11.To provide support and supervision to medical students and G.P registrars on placements.
12.To attend and participate in the SPC multi-disciplinary team as required.
13.To undertake any other relevant duties as requested by the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Director of Clinical Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications and Insurance
- 1.Medical practitioner, GMC registration with licence to practice.
- 2.Certificate of professional indemnity (Indemnity Insurance)
- Experience:
- 3.Postgraduate medical experience of 2 years.
- Skills:
- 4.Excellent communication skills.
- 5.Excellent interpersonal skills.
- 6.Ability to work in a team.
- 7.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- 8.Clinical skills practice.
- 9.Good knowledge of therapeutics.
- 10.Practical skills of: venepuncture, intravenous infusion, male and female catheterisation.
- 11.Ability to participate in on call rota.
- Other:
- 12.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and
- passionate
- 13.An interest in palliative care
- 14.Ability to attend the Hospice within 30 minutes for purposes of on-call emergencies
Desirable
- 1.Experience in palliative care or related specialities such as oncology or geriatrics
- 2.Driving licence and use of a car
Experience
Essential
- Qualifications and Insurance
- 1.Medical practitioner, GMC registration with licence to practice.
- 2.Certificate of professional indemnity (Indemnity Insurance)
- Experience:
- 3.Postgraduate medical experience of 2 years.
- Skills:
- 4.Excellent communication skills.
- 5.Excellent interpersonal skills.
- 6.Ability to work in a team.
- 7.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- 8.Clinical skills practice.
- 9.Good knowledge of therapeutics.
- 10.Practical skills of: venepuncture, intravenous infusion, male and female catheterisation.
- 11.Ability to participate in on call rota.
- Other:
- 12.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and
- passionate
- 13.An interest in palliative care
- 14.Ability to attend the Hospice within 30 minutes for purposes of on-call emergencies
Desirable
- 1.Experience in palliative care or related specialities such as oncology or geriatrics
- 2.Driving licence and use of a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications and Insurance
- 1.Medical practitioner, GMC registration with licence to practice.
- 2.Certificate of professional indemnity (Indemnity Insurance)
- Experience:
- 3.Postgraduate medical experience of 2 years.
- Skills:
- 4.Excellent communication skills.
- 5.Excellent interpersonal skills.
- 6.Ability to work in a team.
- 7.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- 8.Clinical skills practice.
- 9.Good knowledge of therapeutics.
- 10.Practical skills of: venepuncture, intravenous infusion, male and female catheterisation.
- 11.Ability to participate in on call rota.
- Other:
- 12.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and
- passionate
- 13.An interest in palliative care
- 14.Ability to attend the Hospice within 30 minutes for purposes of on-call emergencies
Desirable
- 1.Experience in palliative care or related specialities such as oncology or geriatrics
- 2.Driving licence and use of a car
Experience
Essential
- Qualifications and Insurance
- 1.Medical practitioner, GMC registration with licence to practice.
- 2.Certificate of professional indemnity (Indemnity Insurance)
- Experience:
- 3.Postgraduate medical experience of 2 years.
- Skills:
- 4.Excellent communication skills.
- 5.Excellent interpersonal skills.
- 6.Ability to work in a team.
- 7.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- 8.Clinical skills practice.
- 9.Good knowledge of therapeutics.
- 10.Practical skills of: venepuncture, intravenous infusion, male and female catheterisation.
- 11.Ability to participate in on call rota.
- Other:
- 12.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and
- passionate
- 13.An interest in palliative care
- 14.Ability to attend the Hospice within 30 minutes for purposes of on-call emergencies
Desirable
- 1.Experience in palliative care or related specialities such as oncology or geriatrics
- 2.Driving licence and use of a car
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).
