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.
Responsibilities
* Provide a consultant-led palliative and end‑of‑life care service for adult inpatients at Wexham Park Hospital.
* Work closely with the Specialist Palliative Care multidisciplinary team, attending MDT meetings.
* Ensure accurate documentation, effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, and support advance care planning.
* Contribute to education and training, maintaining your own CPD and playing an active role in service development, clinical governance, audits, and research.
* Foster strong collaboration with community services and adhere to Trust policies on safety, confidentiality, and risk management.
Qualifications
* Minimum 12 years of clinical experience in palliative medicine or related field.
* Eligibility for appointment as a Specialist Grade doctor on the relevant pay scale.
* Seeking progression to consultant level via the CESR portfolio pathway.
* Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Contact
* 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
Employer Information
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 clinical skills training available.
We recognize that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Please refer to the attached job specification for further details.
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