Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7 Cornish healthcare charity that provides end‑of‑life support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical staff and volunteers care for patients and their families, carers and friends at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julias Hospice in Hayle, through our Community Services and where appropriate, in people’s own homes and in local care homes.

Our staff and volunteers are at the very heart of everything we do, and every member of our team has a role to play in helping deliver the care we provide. We are all ambassadors in the community too, spreading the word about the end‑of‑life care we provide, care that’s 100% free to our patients and funded by the Cornish community.

To be part of the medical team to deliver high quality Palliative and End of Life medical care, whilst encouraging and supporting the holistic approach to patients and their families within the hospice, taking social, spiritual, psychological, as well as medical factors into consideration.

Provide care to patients with palliative care needs and medical co‑morbidities with strong clinical assessment and with the ability to weigh up risks and benefits of intervention to achieve best patient care. Communicate effectively with patients, families and significant others as appropriate and in accordance with professional practice. Carry out daily management of patients in the inpatient unit, including practical procedures such as venepuncture and IV infusions.

Comprehensively and accurately admit patients on admission to the ward. Participate in the multi‑disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Liaise with all appropriate agencies in assisting in the support of patients in the community, hospital or care setting where referral for admission to the inpatient unit is being considered.

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Cornwall Hospice Care is a leading Cornish charity providing specialist care for people with terminal illnesses. This care is provided free of charge at our two hospices Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell and St Julias Hospice in Hayle, in Cornwall’s hospitals, care homes and in the community. We also run a 24‑hour advice line for other healthcare professionals.

We offer an excellent working environment as part of a dedicated and professional team. In return for the contribution our employees make to the lives of other people, we offer:

A chance to make a real difference.

Supportive working environment

Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including specialist palliative care qualifications

Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, including the option to buy or sell one week’s annual leave.

Contributory pension scheme;
Standard Life or NHS

Life Assurance

Non‑contributory medical cash plan, with the option to include your family members.

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Pay Scheme

Free on‑site parking (Relocation may be available)

To work flexibly and collaboratively with all members of the hospice multidisciplinary team to provide day‑to‑day specialist palliative care to patients on the Cornwall Hospice inpatient units.

As an employee of Cornwall Hospice you will be expected to work safely and consider the impact on others who may be affected by your work activities. You will need to work in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy and to follow training you have been given when using any equipment, substance, safety device or safe system of work. All safety issues must be reported immediately to the appropriate manager.

Aware of and compliant with the Cornwall Hospice’s policies and procedures.

You will be an ambassador for Cornwall Hospice and ensure that whenever possible, you positively promote our purpose and values to the wider public.

IT literacy is a skill required for all Cornwall Hospice positions as you will be expected to use the staff intranet and access information using our IT‑based procedures.

You will be required to maintain strict…