Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job summary

Weldmar Hospice care is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to
join our established, compassionate and forward-thinking team, which provides
the opportunity to practise high-quality, patient-centred care where time,
continuity and multidisciplinary working are genuinely valued.

Youll be based in the beautiful surroundings of our 12-bedded Inpatient Unit
providing specialist palliative care for patients with complex needs, your role
will also include supporting our Specialist Hospice at Home teams, who provide
care for patients in the community.

You
will be:
On
the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine or a closely aligned
specialty or within six months of completion of CCST An
experienced clinician with strong decision-making skills in complex and
uncertain situations Committed
to compassionate, patient-centred care A
collaborative leader who values multidisciplinary working

We are proud of our supportive culture, strong clinical ethos, and the
time we are able to give to patients and families. Informal enquiries are
warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the jobYou
will:

Provide senior clinical
leadership within the inpatient unit Deliver expert symptom
control and holistic care for patients and those important to them Support and develop the
wider multidisciplinary team Contribute to service
development and clinical governance

Work collaboratively across
community and hospital interfaces

About us Weldmar Hospice care provides specialist care for
adults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved
ones. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and
inclusion across all aspects of our organisation.

Details Date posted
06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

NHS Consultant Grade

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberBJob locations

Herrings ton Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2SL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Expert Clinical Practice Make complex clinical decisions and provide senior medical leadership in situations of uncertainty, including prognosis, treatment escalation and end-of-life decision-making.

Undertake complex and sensitive holistic care assessments and plan, implement and evaluate care utilising advanced communication skills.

Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with organisational requirements.

Identify areas for improvement and development which will enhance the palliative care provision for patients and carers.

Work with the other clinical leads within the hospice in undertaking service improvements as identified.

Provide clinical leadership for the Medical and ANP Team in the absence of the Lead Consultant.

Actively promote and develop evidence based clinical practice.

Help to create a culture that is respectful, fair, supportive, and compassionate by role modelling behaviours consistent with these values.

Undertake consultant rounds and attend MDT Meetings.

Provide IPU cover when others on AL/sick etc if a suitable locum cannot be arranged.

Provision of outpatient clinics when appropriate at Weldmar Hospice care IPU.Undertake domiciliary visits for advice and assessments.

On call commitment the post holder will be part of the on-call rota providing support to those cared for by Weldmar Hospice care and providing specialist palliative care advice to other healthcare professionals in the catchment area.

Assist with the recruitment of new doctors and senior nurse posts.

You will initially be the Deputy Caldicott Guardian for Weldmar.

Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development in line with GMC requirements.

Act as Clinical Supervisor for GP trainees.

Contribute to the Patient Services Risk Register Leadership and Strategy Provide clinical leadership in partnership with the Director of Clinical Services and the Lead Consultant around service developments, clinical governance and review of policies and procedures.

Take an active role in the planning, development, and delivery of organisational strategy and services to achieve service objectives and continuous improvement of wider specialist palliative care services.

Provide professional leadership, vision and direction for the medical and ANP team.

Ensure performance management arrangements are in place for the medical team that adhere to Weldmar standards and policies.

Directly line manage junior members of the medical/ANP team.

Ensure medical trainees on placement at the IPU receive appropriate support and…