Locum Consultant

Job Summary Applications are invited for a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the Division of Older People, Neurosciences and Integrated Care at Wexham Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed-term post until 30 September 2026, working Fridays only (2 PAs) from 08:30 to 16:30. We welcome applications from doctors with significant experience (12 years or more) who may not yet hold CCT but are eligible for appointment as a Specialist Grade doctor on the relevant pay scale and are seeking progression to consultant level via the CESR portfolio pathway. Responsibilities Provide consultant-led palliative and end-of-life care for adult inpatients. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and attend MDT meetings. Ensure accurate documentation and effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues. Support advance care planning and facilitate timely discharge. Contribute to education, service development, audits, and clinical governance. Person Specification Qualifications (Essential) Basic medical qualification, e.g., MBBS. Qualifications MRCP, MRCGP or other recognised postgraduate qualification for specialist training in palliative medicine. Certificate of Completion of Specialist training (CCT) in Palliative Medicine (or within 6/12 of obtaining with successful PYA) or equivalent (e.g., CESR) or robust evidence of performing clinically and managerially at the expected level of a consultant. Full GMC Registration. Qualifications (Desirable) MSc in Pall Med, MA in Ethics, or Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in subject related to Palliative Care. Leadership/Management qualification. Experience (Essential) Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and doctors at all levels. Experience in planning and delivery of teaching to a variety of healthcare professionals. Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience. Wide experience of clinical audit and governance. Experience of participation in research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians. Experience (Desirable) Experience as an Educational/Clinical Supervisor. Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Publication in peer reviewed journals. Experience in designing and carrying out research projects within palliative medicine. Skills & Knowledge (Essential) Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope with own emotions under stress. Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust and the community. Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking. Ability to organise and develop service provision. Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership. Competent in the use of IT/computer systems. Special Requirements (Essential) Ability to travel between Trust sites and within the local community. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer Details Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, SL2 4HL Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ Contact Dr Fiona Lisney, Consultant in Palliative Medicine – Fiona.Lisney@nhs.net Dr Jenny Skinner, Consultant in Palliative Medicine – Jennifer.Skinner1@nhs.net Dr Lucy Abbott, Divisional Medical Director – LucyJane.Abbott@nhs.net Salary & Contract £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, pro rata. Grade: Consultant. Contract: Fixed term (9 months). Working pattern: Part-time (Fridays only). #J-18808-Ljbffr