Medical Director

Job summary

St Mary's is now looking for a Medical Director
You will lead our team of doctors in the outstanding care of our patients.
You will play a central and strategic role within our award-winning hospice with all the resources and time you need to really make a difference.

To apply , you will need: A minimum of five years of palliative care experience and a post grad qualification plus full GMC registration and a current licence to practice

Main duties of the jobOur excellent package
You will receive a warm Cumbrian welcome to a team which champions ideas and innovation. In addition, we offer:
Flexible hours - everyone's needs are different, so we are happy to consider part-time working or job share opportunities
A competitive salary
Transferable NHS pension
The chance to live and work in an area with an outstanding quality of life
And most importantly - everything you need to deliver the level of care you've always wanted

About us St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.

Details Date posted
09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
104,401 to 150,569 a year

depending on qualifications and experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberVP
626B8768

Job locationsCumbriaLA
12 7JP
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

St Mary's is now looking for aMedical Director You will lead our team of doctors in the outstanding care of our patients.

You will play a central and strategic role within our award-winning hospice with all the resources and time you need to really make a difference.

To apply , you will need: A minimum of five years of palliative care experience and a post grad qualification plus full GMC registration and a current licence to practice
Job description
Job responsibilities

St Mary's is now looking for aMedical Director You will lead our team of doctors in the outstanding care of our patients.

You will play a central and strategic role within our award-winning hospice with all the resources and time you need to really make a difference.

To apply , you will need: A minimum of five years of palliative care experience and a post grad qualification plus full GMC registration and a current licence to practice

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential Please refer to job description above

Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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  Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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  Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details

Employer name

St. Mary's Hospice Address Cumbria LA
12 7JP
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Employer details

Employer name

St. Mary's Hospice Address Cumbria LA
12 7JP
United Kingdom Employer's website