Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow
Salary: NHS Specialty Doctor Pay Scale £64,158 - £99,975 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) and 5% Availability Supplement
Hours: 6 PAs (24 hours) per week, with 1 in 5 on-call commitment
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Closing Date: 05 October 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: November 2025
What we are looking for:
Complete GMC registration, a licence to practice and at least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (2 of which must have been in relevant acute specialities/or demonstration of equivalent experience and competencies). MB ChB or equivalent
1. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Communication skills that are sensitive to patients and carers
3. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.
What’s in it for you:
4. Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
5. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
6. Season ticket loan
7. Loan schemes for bikes; computers, and satellite navigation systems
8. Continuous development
9. Industry-leading training programmes
10. Employee Assistance Programme
In collaboration with the broader team, you will primarily provide medical support, assessment and care for hospice inpatients, outpatients, and those attending Wellbeing Service in our specialist unit.
This role involves participation in teaching and management activities at the hospice. You will be supported and encouraged to conduct audits and quality improvements, as well as participate in activities related to maintaining clinical excellence within the service.
Previous experience in palliative medicine is desirable but not essential; however, successful applicants will receive education and supervision.
The role involves first on-call cover for the hospice and the regional advice line. On-call is a non-resident but includes returning to the hospice site out of hours when there is a clinical need.