Job summary
Post: Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine – Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT)
Division: MCEC
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time
Main duties
The Palliative care team at Darent Valley Hospital consists of a consultant, a specialty doctor, and 5.8 FTE experienced clinical nurse specialists, including a team lead and admin support. They provide a 9–5 seven days a week service, with one CNS on each day of the weekend. There are plans to increase the consultant complement. The consultant is responsible for the establishment of guidelines and the supervision of the team\'s clinical practice.
About us
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a dynamic and transforming Trust committed to delivering high-quality service to the communities it serves. DGT is an organisation that supports your physical and mental wellbeing, career development and enjoyment of work.
There is an excellent Postgraduate Centre at Darent Valley Hospital with lecture and tutorial rooms, dining facilities, and regular educational sessions for hospital doctors and GPs, including Case Presentation, Journal Club, Histopathology joint meetings, and multidisciplinary meetings.
We are committed to equality and diversity. You are required to fulfil responsibilities under this policy and ensure that no individual receives unfavourable treatment on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religion, creed, race, ethnic or national origin, HIV status, age or social background, or membership of a trade union or non-membership, where not justifiable.
Details
Date posted: 29 August 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-2025-020-C
Job location: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Job responsibilities
A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director within three months of commencement and will be reviewed annually after the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will set out the Consultant\'s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.
Person specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Full GMC Registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date in Palliative Care
Desirable
* Other degrees (e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD)
Knowledge (Essential)
* Clinical governance principles
* Awareness of current General Medical practices
Experience (Essential)
* Wide experience in Palliative Care Medicine
* Full and independent management of clinical patient workload
* Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
* Experience of clinical audit and QIP process
* Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship / UK Registration
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with current professional status is required. For further information, visit the NHS Careers page or guidance on overseas criminal records checks as applicable.
Employer details
Employer: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Employer website: dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us
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