Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job Summary

Applications are invited for 2 substantive Consultant in Palliative Medicine posts  are seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to join the well established, consultant led specialist palliative care services in Bradford.

These new permanent posts each comprise 6 PAs
, including ward‑based activity, MDT participation, trainee supervision, patient reviews and SPA time.

This includes responsibility for inpatient care on Ward 24, leadership of the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, and close collaboration with the Hospital Palliative Care Team, Community Palliative Care Team, Marie Curie Hospice and the REACT virtual ward.

The consultants based with the hospital palliative care inpatient unit are responsible for:

• The medical care of 6‑12 inpatients on Ward 24.
• Clinical lead for the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, working alongside the Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse specialist team to co‑ordinate the care of these patients.
• Work closely alongside the hospital palliative care team.
• Clinical admission policies in conjunction with the agreed standard operating procedure.
• Contributing to and developing the existing clinical governance programme.
• Liaison with hospice and community teams as appropriate.
• Supervision, training and appraisal of resident doctors and a physician associate.
• Input to educational activities.
• Contributing to local and regional strategic planning.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted: 25 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part‑time

Reference number: 389-CONS-296

Job location:

Bradford Royal Infirmary – Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

• The medical care of 6‑12 inpatients on Ward 24.
• Clinical lead for the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, working alongside the Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse specialist team to co‑ordinate the care of these patients.
• Work closely alongside the hospital palliative care team.
• Clinical admission policies in conjunction with the agreed standard operating procedure.
• Contributing to and developing the existing clinical governance programme.
• Liaison with hospice and community teams as appropriate.
• Supervision, training and appraisal of resident doctors and a physician associate.
• Input to educational activities.
• Contributing to local and regional strategic planning.

Please see attached JD/PS for further details.

Experience Essential:

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Palliative Medicine.

• MBChB or equivalent, MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent, CCT or within 6 months of AAC date.
• On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Royal Infirmary – Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

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