253053 - Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine

This Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine role is based in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, which is the principal hospital in the South-west Scotland. The Specialist Palliative Care Team provides specialist palliative care services to Dumfries and the surrounding catchment area with a population of approximately 148,000 people. The role involves dealing with patients across all care settings: the Specialist Palliative Care Unit, the acute hospital, and all community settings.

This fixed-term maternity cover post is based at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and may include community visits to settings such as community hospitals and care homes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of doctors and clinical nurse specialists. The initial contract is for nine months, with any extension reviewed once in post. The role is 32 hours per week, equivalent to 8 PAs and full-time commitment, including 4 hours of Supporting Professional Activity time each week.

This SPA allocation may be increased to support additional educational activity.