Job summary
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at St Davids Hospice, the Palliative Care Doctor plays a vital role in delivering compassionate medical care to patients across our inpatient units. This position ensures the highest standards of palliative care, while collaborating closely with nurses, therapists, and support staff to enhance patient and family well-being. By leading and mentoring trainee doctors and clinical specialists, the role significantly impacts the quality of care provided across our facilities, fostering both clinical excellence and holistic support.

Main duties of the job
Supervisory: Oversees trainee doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists, guiding their development and ensuring high standards of care.
Collaboration: Works with Senior Sister/Ward Sister on patient admissions, daily management, and discharges, while coordinating care with allied health and social services.
Compliance: Adheres to GMC guidelines, hospice policies, and legal frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant patient care.
Resource Management: Provides cost-effective care by managing clinical resources and contributing to decisions on investigations and treatments.

About us
St Davids Hospice is a local charity providing specialist care for adults with life-limiting illnesses or in need of end-of-life care, as well as support for their families. Each year, we impact the lives of over 1,000 people across Conwy, Gwynedd, and Anglesey. Our services include 24/7 care, Day Therapy Centres offering patient care and bereavement support, and Inpatient Units in Llandudno and Holyhead providing symptom control, respite, and end-of-life care. People are at the heart of everything we do, with integrity and care shaping our culture.

Job responsibilities
St Davids Hospice is seeking a locum Palliative Care Doctor to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team on a flexible, short-term basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in our inpatient and day therapy settings. Youll lead the medical management of palliative patients, support trainee doctors and nurse specialists, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning. Your role is vital in ensuring excellent, ethical, and patient-centred care across all hospice sites.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Experience in palliative or hospice care
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date clinical training
• Personal medical indemnity cover
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Diploma in palliative care
• Welsh speaker
• Driving licence

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.