Job Summary
Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK's most desirable locations. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Palliative Care and to be involved with the EOL Reform Programme

Whether you're about to finish training in August and looking for your first Consultant post, or an experienced consultant seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to:

• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration
• Take on clinical leadership responsibilities and influence service development
• Pursue your interests in research, teaching, or service improvement with our full support

Why Cornwall?

• Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstep
• A family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communities
• A slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenes

What We Offer:

• Generous relocation and recruitment package
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Structured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate
• The chance to make a real impact in a region where your expertise truly matters

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall - and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

Main duties of the job
The Consultant in Palliative Medicine will provide specialist palliative and end of life care across community, hospital, hospice and virtual ward settings throughout Cornwall, working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering expert clinical care, providing specialist advice to healthcare professionals, participating in the on-call rota, and supporting the development of innovative services that enable patients to receive care closer to home. The post holder will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, trainees and healthcare professionals, undertake audit, research and quality improvement activities, and play an active role in service development, clinical governance and leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care across the county

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details
Date posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 201-MD-26-016
Job locations: Bodmin Community Hospital and St Austell Community Hospital (North and East Cornwall), Cornwall, PL31 2QT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCT in Palliative Care
• Recognised basic Medical Degree
• MRCP membership
• Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks.

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training

Experience
Essential

• Experience in assessing and treating patients with palliative care needs in inpatient, out-patient and community settings.
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD

Desirable

• Experience of working across different SPC settings, including charitable sector.

Skills
Essential

• Previous experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance and have excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant.
• Knowledge of risk management and specialist risk assessment for secure services
• Understanding of policies and service systems for people with palliative care needs.
• Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet.

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent changes in the NHS.

Teaching
Essential

• Understanding of the principles of teaching.
• Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and multi-disciplinary teaching

Desirable

• DipEd Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education.

Research and Audit
Essential

• Ability to critically appraise published research.
• Experience of carrying out audit/quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Interest in research
• Experience of involvement in a research project and publication.

Management
Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.

Desirable

• Evidence of management training/previous management experience.
• Evidence of a management project.

Aptitude and Personal qualities
Essential

• Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working and leadership.
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure
• Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process.
• Flexible approach to working practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Desirable

• Evidence of Leadership Attributes.
• Commitment to service development. Motivational skills

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 (formerly known as CRB) 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 the 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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant in Palliative Care, Melanie Huddart, melaniehuddart@nhs.net