Consultant in Palliative Medicine

A successful Consultant will have:

• Full registration with GMC
• A high level of palliative and medicine knowledge
• Enthusiasm and skills for educating healthcare professionals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with an attention to detail
• Full driving licence with access to a car

We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers. Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to work as part of an established team of consultants in a modern technology-enabled teaching hospice. The job comprises of a minimum of 6 and a maximum 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).

Direct clinical care (DCC) will be delivered predominantly on the Inpatient unit initially alongside an experienced consultant. In time there will be the opportunity to become more involved with community-based work as part of the Hospice at Home (H@H) team depending on experience and confidence. The post will also include supporting professional activities (SPA) time dedicated to service development and delivery of educational activities to the organisations multidisciplinary team and external colleagues.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Medical staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Rotation opportunities
• Good provision of study leave and associated budget
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth via clinical supervision, coaching and/or mentorship

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
• Working in a financially stable and well-run organisation in a beautiful part of the country