Job summary
Specialty
Doctor in Palliative Medicine Fixed Term ending March 31st 2027
16-24 hours
a week
Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum pro-rata (WTE based on 40
hours a week and experience in Palliative Medicine)
Locations:
Farnham and Guildford
Are
you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis
Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and
their families and carers.
An
opportunity has arisen for a Palliative Medicine Specialty Doctor to join our
Phyllis Tuckwell multi-professional team. They will have strong skills in
community working and will support patients and their families living
with advanced and terminal illness with complex and often rapidly changing
needs. The role requires holistic assessment, problem solving, prioritisation
and decision-making skills, working within the multi-professional responsive
team to identify and meet initial needs. Central to the role, is holistic
assessment, symptom management, advance care planning and supporting patients
and their families to adapt to change and uncertainty; and optimise quality of
life.
We are
looking for someone who works well in a team, has excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, and utilises these to rapidly build trust, provide
support and education, particularly around complex moving and handling
techniques and use of adaptive equipment.
This post would suit a doctor wishing to increase their Palliative Medicine knowledge such as a GP.
Main duties of the job
Regular clinical supervision and support is provided by Phyllis Tuckwell, and team members are encouraged to develop their skills and ensure evidence-based practice to provide best quality patient care.
If you would
like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer
and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training
and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About You:
A successful Specialty
doctor will have:
-
Current license to practice with the GMC
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Community and or palliative / end of life care
experience (essential given the short-term nature of post)
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Car driver/owner
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Excellent interpersonal skills
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a
busy team
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job
description and person specification document.
About Us:
We are
based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative
and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness,
across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our consultants and
doctors are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day
is precious for our patients.
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.
About us
We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences.We warmly welcome applications from
all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair
and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We
Offer:
Excellent Benefits
-
Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Continuation
of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched
contributions up to 7.5%
- Health
Cash Plan Scheme
-
Employee
Assistance Programme
-
Staff
Benefit Scheme
-
Blue
Light Discount Card
Excellent Career Development
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Access
to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site
education team)
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Consultant
in Palliative Medicine supervision
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Support
and learning from the specialist multi-disciplinary team
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Study
leave budget
-
Professional growth
A
Great Place to Work
-
Equal Opportunities employer
-
Flexible
hours and flexible working
-
Supportive
colleagues
-
Clinical
supervision and support
-
97%
of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice
staff survey 2023
Closing
date for receipt of applications:
Sunday 10th May 2026
Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 25th May 2026
We reserve
the right to close the role ahead of the closing date.Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to
provide sponsorship.
This post
is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Phyllis Tuckwell
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
Salary Range: £61,542 - £99,216 pro-rated per annum
Base: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Accountable to: Medical Director
Contract type: Fixed term post ending March 31st 2027
Job Description
This fixed term post comprises 4 or 6 PAs per week with 1st on-call out of hours rota for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care (PT).
The appointee will provide medical input predominantly within the Community team in hours based both in Farnham and the smaller site at the Beacon centre in Guildford plus on the ward in Camberley as part of the 1st on call rota.
The Specialty Doctor will be professionally accountable to the Medical Director and ultimately to the Trustees of the PT. On a day-to-day basis the appointee will be under the supervision of community palliative medicine consultants.
The Specialty Doctor will be expected:
- Undertaken solo or joint domiciliary visits to patients known to the community team and work with the primary care clinicians in supporting the patient at home/nursing homes.
- To support palliative meetings and forums based on the community/ primary care.
- To review the patients progress at regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To keep accurate records that are individual, timely and identifiable, using the PT electronic record system.
- To work in partnership with patients and their families and carers as a member of the multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team.
- To clerk patients on admission to the in-patient unit (IPU) assessing and documenting patients physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and devising a treatment plan when working on the IPU.
- To review patients during ward rounds, and when clinically appropriate, reviewing and changing the treatment plan, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, to provide good quality palliative care.
- To refer deaths to the medical examiner/coroner and complete the medical certificate of cause of death as needed.
- To reassess the patients problems as necessary and to communicate changes of treatment and new diagnoses to the GP.
- To be involved in the provision of out of hours cover to the In-patient Unit. It is non-resident on call overnight during the week plus a focused face to face daytime ward round at the weekend before returning to the non-resident on call overnight. This is part of a rota of approximately 1 in 6 to 1 in 8.
- To participate in Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Cares educational programme and help with informal teaching of visiting doctors or medical students on ward rounds and to participate in audit as requested.
- To be familiar with, and to adhere to, PT policies and guidelines.
- Engage with appraisal and with continuing professional education sufficient to maintain fitness to practise. Funding for study leave will be made available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Phyllis Tuckwell
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
Salary Range: £61,542 - £99,216 pro-rated per annum
Base: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Accountable to: Medical Director
Contract type: Fixed term post ending March 31st 2027
Job Description
This fixed term post comprises 4 or 6 PAs per week with 1st on-call out of hours rota for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care (PT).
The appointee will provide medical input predominantly within the Community team in hours based both in Farnham and the smaller site at the Beacon centre in Guildford plus on the ward in Camberley as part of the 1st on call rota.
The Specialty Doctor will be professionally accountable to the Medical Director and ultimately to the Trustees of the PT. On a day-to-day basis the appointee will be under the supervision of community palliative medicine consultants.
The Specialty Doctor will be expected:
- Undertaken solo or joint domiciliary visits to patients known to the community team and work with the primary care clinicians in supporting the patient at home/nursing homes.
- To support palliative meetings and forums based on the community/ primary care.
- To review the patients progress at regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To keep accurate records that are individual, timely and identifiable, using the PT electronic record system.
- To work in partnership with patients and their families and carers as a member of the multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team.
- To clerk patients on admission to the in-patient unit (IPU) assessing and documenting patients physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and devising a treatment plan when working on the IPU.
- To review patients during ward rounds, and when clinically appropriate, reviewing and changing the treatment plan, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, to provide good quality palliative care.
- To refer deaths to the medical examiner/coroner and complete the medical certificate of cause of death as needed.
- To reassess the patients problems as necessary and to communicate changes of treatment and new diagnoses to the GP.
- To be involved in the provision of out of hours cover to the In-patient Unit. It is non-resident on call overnight during the week plus a focused face to face daytime ward round at the weekend before returning to the non-resident on call overnight. This is part of a rota of approximately 1 in 6 to 1 in 8.
- To participate in Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Cares educational programme and help with informal teaching of visiting doctors or medical students on ward rounds and to participate in audit as requested.
- To be familiar with, and to adhere to, PT policies and guidelines.
- Engage with appraisal and with continuing professional education sufficient to maintain fitness to practise. Funding for study leave will be made available.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Clinical & Practical Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic science and ability to apply this to clinical practice
- Clinical knowledge relevant to palliative care: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job including: symptom control, demonstrable skills in communication around end of life care, understanding of ethical issues relevant to palliative care etc.
- Clinical judgement: Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application
- Specialty knowledge exam.
- Experience of managing end stage of non-malignant disease palliatively
- Clinical leadership skills
- Show aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. E.g. syringe pumps venepuncture, catheterisation
Fitness to Practise & Health
Essential
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
- Current licence to practice held with the GMC
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post graduate experience in relevant specialities
- Either previous palliative care experience post-registration or previous community medicine experience such as GP work
- Must hold full GMC registration and belong to a medical defence organisation
- Full driving licence and a vehicle to use for home visits
Desirable
- Flexible outlook in view of changing service needs
IT Skills and Communication Skills
Essential
- Good IT literacy and a willingness to learn use of application related to the post eg EMIS
- Ability to use Teams, Outlook, Word PowerPoint, SharePoint and WhatsApp.
- Effective communication skills:
- Demonstrates excellent ability in written/spoken English communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity:
- Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients:
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Desirable
- Ability to use excel
- Advanced communication skills training
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCGP or MRCP or other Postgraduate qualification e.g. Diploma palliative medicine
Probity, Commitment to ongoing professional development & Management Ability
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Learning and personal development:
- Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
- Show interest and enthusiasm or demonstrate ability
Personal Skills and Motivation
Essential
- Team working:
- Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Managing others and team involvement:
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Experience of working effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure:
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving and decision making:
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Organisation and planning:
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work:
- Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity:
- Promotes equality and values diversity.
Desirable
- Managerial skills
- 360 degree feedback
Person Specification
Knowledge, Clinical & Practical Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic science and ability to apply this to clinical practice
- Clinical knowledge relevant to palliative care: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job including: symptom control, demonstrable skills in communication around end of life care, understanding of ethical issues relevant to palliative care etc.
- Clinical judgement: Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application
- Specialty knowledge exam.
- Experience of managing end stage of non-malignant disease palliatively
- Clinical leadership skills
- Show aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. E.g. syringe pumps venepuncture, catheterisation
Fitness to Practise & Health
Essential
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
- Current licence to practice held with the GMC
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post graduate experience in relevant specialities
- Either previous palliative care experience post-registration or previous community medicine experience such as GP work
- Must hold full GMC registration and belong to a medical defence organisation
- Full driving licence and a vehicle to use for home visits
Desirable
- Flexible outlook in view of changing service needs
IT Skills and Communication Skills
Essential
- Good IT literacy and a willingness to learn use of application related to the post eg EMIS
- Ability to use Teams, Outlook, Word PowerPoint, SharePoint and WhatsApp.
- Effective communication skills:
- Demonstrates excellent ability in written/spoken English communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity:
- Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients:
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Desirable
- Ability to use excel
- Advanced communication skills training
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCGP or MRCP or other Postgraduate qualification e.g. Diploma palliative medicine
Probity, Commitment to ongoing professional development & Management Ability
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Learning and personal development:
- Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
- Show interest and enthusiasm or demonstrate ability
Personal Skills and Motivation
Essential
- Team working:
- Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Managing others and team involvement:
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Experience of working effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure:
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving and decision making:
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Organisation and planning:
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work:
- Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity:
- Promotes equality and values diversity.
Desirable
- Managerial skills
- 360 degree feedback
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).
