Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job overview

Join our dynamic and innovative Supportive & Palliative Care Team. We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing hospital-advisory inpatient and outpatient services across Bristol and Weston hospital sites.

This full-time, substantive post (10 PAs) has been created following significant investment by the UHBW Trust Board in adult palliative and end-of-life care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future of palliative and end-of-life care within the Trust, working alongside consultants, clinical nurse specialists, resident doctors, and an occupational therapist. Key details include:

• Full-time (10 PAs) with on-call commitment (less than full-time applications welcomed).
• Work across Bristol and Weston hospital sites.
• Opportunity to contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will join a cohesive multidisciplinary team, including consultants, the Lead Nurse for Palliative & End of Life Care, clinical nurse specialists, resident doctors and an occupational therapist. They will share medical responsibility for delivering high-quality supportive and palliative care for adults, including teenagers and young adults referred to the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert palliative care advice and support across the Trust. •    Supervising resident doctors and contributing to undergraduate medical education. •    Role modelling high quality person-centred care to multi-professional colleagues across the Trust •    Engaging with professional visitors and supporting the ongoing development of the service. •    Collaborating with the wider holistic team, including chaplaincy, allied health professionals, psychology services, and other healthcare providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidate Requirements:

GMC registration with a valid license to practice. Completion of Specialist Training (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine, or CCT within six months of the interview date.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Sophy Gretton

Interview Date:  23rd July 2025

Please see the attached job description for further details