Overview
Location Ulverston Cumbria Region Ulverston Salary FTE £84,121 to £95,400 dependant on qualifications and experience. Pro-rata for any hours less than full time Application Deadline Friday, October 10, 2025
The Role
Medical Director
St Mary’s Hospice - A place to make a difference and call home
Set in the heart of Ulverston — a lively festival town at the gateway to the Lake District — St Mary’s Hospice offers more than just a role. It’s a chance to combine a rewarding career with an enviable lifestyle in one of the UK’s most beautiful corners.
About Us At St Mary’s, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care through our inpatient unit, Hospice at Home, Family and Bereavement Support and Living Well Services. Patients, families, and our dedicated teams are always at the centre of our work.
The Role We’re now seeking a Medical Director to lead our team of doctors, shaping outstanding patient care and playing a central, strategic role in our award-winning hospice. With the resources, time, and support to do things properly, this is a role where you can genuinely make a lasting difference.
To apply, you will need: A minimum of five years of palliative care experience and a post grad qualification plus full GMC registration and a current licence to practice
What we offer
* A warm Cumbrian welcome and a culture that values innovation
* Flexible hours, part-time or job-share options
* A competitive salary
* Transferable NHS pension
* Outstanding work–life balance in a stunning location
* Everything you need to deliver care at the standard you’ve always wanted
Why here?
Ulverston has it all: festivals, culture, artisan food, Michelin-starred dining, excellent schools, superb transport links, and the Lake District on your doorstep for year-round outdoor adventures
For an informal chat, contact Suzi Lake or Catherine Burn on 01229 580305 or email suzi.lake@stmaryshospice.org.uk / catherine.burn@stmaryshospice.org.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 10th October 2025 (may close early if the right candidate applies)
About St Mary’s Hospice
St Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. St Marys Hospice has a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.
At St. Marys Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients their families and visitors.
We invest in our staff to ensure that we are compassionate, caring and professional. We value our staff and recognise their achievements.
What we do
St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.
Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.
We are also a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.
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