Palliative Medicine Consultant

3 weeks ago


Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Palliative Medicine Consultant to join our team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients with complex needs, working closely with colleagues across the hospital and community.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the Gastroenterology service, ensuring high-quality care and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Forge strong links between Gastroenterology and Acute Medicine, promoting collaboration and best practice.
  • Liaise with relevant hospital departments, local General Practitioners, Nurses, and Paramedical Staff to develop working policies and improve patient care.
  • Develop innovative practices in clinical patient management, focusing on high-quality care and community management where appropriate.
  • Develop the use of nurse practitioners and paramedical staff in the hospital and community.
  • Maintain close links with Gastroenterology colleagues across the trust.
  • Provide a 7-day service with colleagues as resources allow.
  • Teach and train undergraduates and postgraduates, promoting education and professional development.
  • Contribute to quality assurance and individual practice, ensuring excellence in patient care.

About the Organisation

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a medium-sized Foundation Trust with big ambitions. We aim to be in the top 10% for everything we do. To achieve this, we're improving our organisation to be more suited to how patients use our services. We serve a population of over 420,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire.

Supported by both Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, and with approval from NHS Improvement, we have now attained Teaching Hospital status. This will enable us to further enhance education and training capacity, grow research capability, and improve the recruitment and retention of high-quality staff across all professions.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will possess:

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification.
  • Eligibility to be on the specialist register for Gastroenterology and Medicine.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gastro Intestinal and common medical conditions.
  • Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching and training.
  • Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects.

Desirable Criteria

  • Completion of Higher Medical or Gastroenterology Degree or equivalent.
  • Advanced Endoscopy skills.
  • Attendance at a recognised management course.
  • Academic achievements or evidence of familiarity with research methods.
  • Training in clinical and educational supervision.
  • Formal qualification in teaching or education.


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