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- Job reference: 248741
- Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 27/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Blantyre Health Centre
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 34
- Job posted date: 29/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
- Department: Palliative Medicine
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is looking for an additional Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join its existing team of Consultants, and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) in Lanarkshire.
A recent review of services, prompted by the desire to maximise efficient use of resources to reach more patients across all care settings, has led to the development of an innovative ‘Hub’ model where Consultants will work in teams based on each of the three acute University Hospitals in Lanarkshire and their surrounding communities. In addition to senior medical staff, the teams will be complemented by Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) colleagues. Teams will work flexibly across acute and community to ensure patient needs are met in the most appropriate setting. The aim is to proactively reduce unwanted and unnecessary admission, while providing patients with excellent symptom management and opportunities for future care planning in all care settings. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative colleague who can help shape the future of this service.
NHS Lanarkshire runs a busy SPC Advice and Triage line, offering remote advice to colleagues in primary and secondary care, arranging for in person review when required and managing all requests for hospice admission. The applicant would also join a 1:9 on call rota covering all NHS Lanarkshire SPC services out of hours, including hospice beds.Specific sub-specialty clinical, educational or research interests would be welcomed for discussion and may impact which ‘Hub’ would best suit the applicant.
The job is offered as a less than full-time post on a 8.5 PA basis
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Kerry McWilliams, Clinical Director on 01698 755 141, or Dr Karen Harvie, Consultant in Palliative Medicine on 01698 755 141.
For any application queries, please contact Adnan Saddique , Senior HR Assistant via medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview date: Thursday, 27th August 2026
Please note the interview will be held on-site at Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Palliative Medicine
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is looking for an additional Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join its existing team of Consultants, and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) in Lanarkshire.
A recent review of services, prompted by the desire to maximise efficient use of resources to reach more patients across all care settings, has led to the development of an innovative ‘Hub’ model where Consultants will work in teams based on each of the three acute University Hospitals in Lanarkshire and their surrounding communities. In addition to senior medical staff, the teams will be complemented by Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) colleagues. Teams will work flexibly across acute and community to ensure patient needs are met in the most appropriate setting. The aim is to proactively reduce unwanted and unnecessary admission, while providing patients with excellent symptom management and opportunities for future care planning in all care settings. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative colleague who can help shape the future of this service.
NHS Lanarkshire runs a busy SPC Advice and Triage line, offering remote advice to colleagues in primary and secondary care, arranging for in person review when required and managing all requests for hospice admission. The applicant would also join a 1:9 on call rota covering all NHS Lanarkshire SPC services out of hours, including hospice beds.Specific sub-specialty clinical, educational or research interests would be welcomed for discussion and may impact which ‘Hub’ would best suit the applicant.
The job is offered as a less than full-time post on a 8.5 PA basis
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Kerry McWilliams, Clinical Director on 01698 755 141, or Dr Karen Harvie, Consultant in Palliative Medicine on 01698 755 141.
For any application queries, please contact Adnan Saddique , Senior HR Assistant via medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview date: Thursday, 27th August 2026
Please note the interview will be held on-site at Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Palliative Medicine
Additional Information for Applicants
NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required:
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Person specification
OTHER
Essential
- Fluent in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations.
Desirable
- Preference to work in a District General Hospital.
TEACHING
Essential
- Previous involvement in the delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
- Experience of providing supervision and or mentorship
Desirable
- Interest in and commitment to teaching and training.
- Experience of providing problem-based teaching.
- Experience of organising teaching programmes.
- Formal training in educational/clinical supervision.
TRAINING
Essential
- In possession of CCT/awarded CESR at the time of interview or be within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Training at ST/SPR level in communication, teaching or management.
- Experience within UK training establishments
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent and relevant clinical experience and competency with wide general experience.
- Recent and relevant experience and personal qualities to work in a busy unit dealing with the high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions.
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines.
- Confident with indirect supervision of varying grades of doctors in training.
- Previous experience in organising NHS Services or equivalent.
Desirable
- Well-developed subspecialty interest.
- Administrative / Management experience.
LEADERSHIP
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of team leadership and effective people management.
- Commitment to the Values of NHS Lanarkshire: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.
Desirable
- Evidence of role as leader within groups.
MANAGERIAL
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the running of a Specialist Palliative Care Service.
- Knowledge of service provision at a local level.
- Awareness of the principles and core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings.
Desirable
- Involvement in service re-design.
- Involvement in project delivery.
- Involvement in NHS-related meetings.
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Committed to Quality Patient Care.
- Able to be understanding of and sensitive to the needs of patients.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Responsive to change and innovation, promoting a culture for organisational development.
- A flexible approach to duties, which satisfies the needs of the Service in a changing environment.
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice with evidence of regular appraisal with clear Personal Development Plan relating to Continuing Professional and Personal Development.
- Good time management and organization skills.
- Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm to service delivery.
Desirable
- Problem solver/diplomat/counsellor.
- A natural leader.
PUBLICATIONS
Essential
- Presentations/Publications relevant to the practice
AUDIT/RESEARCH
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of medical audit and QI.
- Evidence of contribution to audit and QI at least at local level.
- Awareness of principles of research with an ability to critically analyse medical literature.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in Audit and experience of design of audit.
- Experience of leading on QI projects.
- Research.
- Involved in design of research.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent.
- Postgraduate exam (or equivalent).
- Current full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
- Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview. CESR route doctors must be awarded CESR at time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher Degree or other Diploma.
- Further educational certificates, diploma et
- Other e.g. ALS Provider.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of complex symptom management, including non-pharmacological and interventional options.
- Skilled in challenging communication scenarios regarding end of life and palliative care.
- Ability to assume independent management of patients with Palliative and End of Life Care needs.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable
- Further educational certificates, diplomas, etc.
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