Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine
Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
Location
Darent Valley Hospital, Darent wood road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Date posted
05 November 2025
Reference number
C9252-25-0399
Job summary
The Palliative care team at Darent Valley Hospital consists of a consultant, a non‑consultant grade doctor and 5.8 FTE experienced clinical nurse specialists, including a team lead and admin support. They provide a 9‑5 seven‑day 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.
Responsibilities
A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director within three months after the commencement date. The plan is signed by the Clinical Director and is effective from the appointment date. It will be reviewed annually following the Appraisal Meeting and sets out the consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year.
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* Holds CCT or equivalent, or will obtain it within 6 months of interview date in Palliative Care
Desirable qualifications
* Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD, PhD
Knowledge
* Clinical Governance principles
* Awareness of current General Medical practices
Experience
* 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
EEO statement
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Skills & Competencies
UK professional registration is required. Applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.
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