Job overview
Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK’s most desirable locations. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Palliative Care and to be involved with the EOL Reform Programme
Whether you’re about to finish training in August and looking for your first Consultant post, or an experienced consultant seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to:
- Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration
- Take on clinical leadership responsibilities and influence service development
- Pursue your interests in research, teaching, or service improvement with our full support
Why Cornwall?
- Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstep
- A family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communities
- A slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenes
What We Offer:
- Generous relocation and recruitment package
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- Structured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate
- The chance to make a real impact in a region where your expertise truly matters
Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall – and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The Consultant in Palliative Medicine will provide specialist palliative and end of life care across community, hospital, hospice and virtual ward settings throughout Cornwall, working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering expert clinical care, providing specialist advice to healthcare professionals, participating in the on-call rota, and supporting the development of innovative services that enable patients to receive care closer to home. The post holder will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, trainees and healthcare professionals, undertake audit, research and quality improvement activities, and play an active role in service development, clinical governance and leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care across the county
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance and have excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of teaching.
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and multi-disciplinary teaching
Desirable
- DipEd Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant.
- Knowledge of risk management and specialist risk assessment for secure services
- Understanding of policies and service systems for people with palliative care needs.
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet.
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent changes in the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing and treating patients with palliative care needs in inpatient, out-patient and community settings.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working across different SPC settings, including charitable sector.
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of management training/previous management experience.
- Evidence of a management project.
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Palliative Care
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- MRCP membership
- Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks.
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training
Resarch and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out audit/quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Interest in research
- Experience of involvement in a research project and publication.
Aptitude and Personal qualitites
Essential
- Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working and leadership.
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure
- Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process.
- Flexible approach to working practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership Attributes.
- Commitment to service development. Motivational skills
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This advert is for Consultant in Palliative Care with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Palliative Medicine role. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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