Job Summary
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at St Davids Hospice, the Specialist Palliative Care Doctor will provide compassionate medical care to patients across our inpatient units. This role ensures the highest standards of palliative care while collaborating closely with nurses, therapists and support staff to enhance patient and family well‑being. By leading and mentoring trainee doctors and clinical specialists, the role will significantly impact the quality of care across our facilities, fostering both clinical excellence and holistic support.
Main Duties
* Oversee trainee doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, guiding their development and ensuring high standards of care.
* Work with Senior Sister/Ward Sister on patient admissions, daily management and discharges, coordinating care with allied health and social services.
* Adhere to GMC guidelines, hospice policies and legal frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant patient care.
* Provide cost‑effective care by managing clinical resources and contributing to decisions on investigations and treatments.
Job Responsibilities
St Davids Hospice seeks a locum Specialist Palliative Care Doctor to join our multidisciplinary team on a flexible, short‑term basis. The doctor will lead the medical management of palliative patients, support trainee doctors and nurse specialists, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning. This role is vital in ensuring excellent, ethical and patient‑centred care across all hospice sites.
Qualifications – Essential
* Full GMC registration
* Experience in palliative or hospice care
* Strong communication and team‑working skills
* Enhanced DBS and up‑to‑date clinical training
* Personal medical indemnity cover
* Ability to work independently
Qualifications – Desirable
* Diploma in palliative care
* Welsh speaker
* Valid driving licence
Contract Details
* Type: Locum
* Duration: 3 years
* Working pattern: Flexible
* Location: Abbey Road, Llandudno, Gwynedd, LL30 2EN
Closing Date
30 July 2026
Employer
St David’s Hospice – Abbey Road, Llandudno, Gwynedd, LL30 2EN
Additional Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission will be made to the DBS to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years and adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement. For more info see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further info at NHS Careers website.
Employer Contact
Email: hr@stdavidshospice.org.uk
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