Overview
These Consultant posts will be focused on providing high quality specialist palliative care and clinical expertise to patients in Dudley. Both posts will involve working closely alongside a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists in specialist palliative care, and other palliative medicine Consultants to provide this care as part of an integrated Acute and Community Specialist Palliative Care service. Successful candidates will be expected to be involved in development and improvement of the service.
Main duties / Responsibilities
In conjunction with the other Consultants these posts will provide a consultant-led specialist palliative care service within the acute and community settings. Duties include:
* Based in the Acute setting with support for community services as indicated in the job plans.
* Caseload reviews, clinical advice and urgent home visits as required.
* Typically, 5 patients are seen per clinical session (PA) in the Hospital (new referrals or follow-ups).
* Provide additional advisory support (face to face or by telephone) regarding patient care to colleagues in other specialties.
* Allocate time for MDT meetings; access to IT equipment and relevant clinical systems; secretarial and administration support shared across settings.
* Participate in an on-call rota (currently 1 in 12), with a category B level supplement and an additional 0.17 PAS allocated for on-call work.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and our aim is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Details
Date posted: 22 January 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-1125-7567079
Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Rd, Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Job description
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. The Job Description has been approved by the Royal College of Physicians as of 14 January 2026.
Person Specification
Registration Essentials
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
* Eligible for entry in GMC specialist register (within 6 months)
* Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements Essentials
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
Qualifications Essentials
* MRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
* Degree from a recognised University
Additional notes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Rd, Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
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