Job Overview Applications are invited for a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the Division of Older People, Neurosciences and Integrated Care at Wexham Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed-term post until 30 September 2026, working Fridays only (2 PAs) from 08:30 to 16:30. We welcome applications from doctors with significant experience (12 years or more) who may not yet hold CCT but are eligible for appointment as a Specialist Grade doctor on the relevant pay scale and are seeking progression to consultant level via the CESR portfolio pathway. Main duties of the job You will provide a consultant-led palliative and end-of-life care service for adult inpatients at Wexham Park Hospital, working closely with the Specialist Palliative Care multidisciplinary team. The role involves accurate documentation, effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, and supporting advance care planning. You will contribute to education and training, maintain your own CPD, and play an active role in service development, clinical governance, audits, and research. Strong collaboration with community services and adherence to Trust policies on safety, confidentiality, and risk management are essential. Applicants are warmly encouraged to contact one of the following for an informal discussion about the role: Dr Fiona Lisney, Consultant in Palliative Medicine – Fiona.Lisney@nhs.net Dr Jenny Skinner, Consultant in Palliative Medicine – Jennifer.Skinner1@nhs.net Dr Lucy Abbott, Divisional Medical Director – LucyJane.Abbott@nhs.net Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Provide consultant-led palliative and end-of-life care for adult inpatients. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and attend MDT meetings. Ensure accurate documentation and effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues. Support advance care planning and facilitate timely discharge. Contribute to education, service development, audits, and clinical governance. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Basic medical qualification, eg MBBS Qualifications MRCP, MRCGP or other recognised post graduate qualification for specialist training in palliative medicine. Certificate of Completion of Specialist training (CCT) in Palliative Medicine (or within 6/12 of obtaining in with successful PYA) or equivalent (eg CESR) or robust evidence of performing clinically and managerially at the expected level of a consultant Full GMC Registration Desirable criteria MSc in Pall Med, MA in Ethics, or Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in subject related to Palliative Care Leadership/Management qualification Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and doctors at all levels. Experience in planning and delivery of teaching to a variety of healthcare professionals Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience Wide experience of clinical audit and governance Experience of participation in research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians Desirable criteria Experience as an Educational/Clinical Supervisor Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publication in peer reviewed journals Experience in designing and carrying out research projects within palliative medicine Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust and the community. Able to demonstrate innovative thinking Ability to organise and develop service provision Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership Competent in the use of IT/computer systems Desirable criteria N/A Special Requirements Essential criteria Ability to travel between Trust sites and within the local community Desirable criteria N/A Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now