Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine
- NHS
- Part Time
- Chichester
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
Being a Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine at St Wilfrids
FTC to cover specialty doctor maternity leave from mid-October 2026 / early November 2026 for 12 months | 6 PA's plus 1:6 first on-call rota | Aligned to NHS Local Appointment Grade MT Scale plus on call allowance
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced multidisciplinary medical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor wishing to develop their skills in palliative medicine, whether you're preparing for higher specialist training or looking to broaden your experience before a future career in medicine or general practice.
Main duties of the job
You'll work closely with our consultants, specialty doctors and wider clinical team to provide specialist palliative care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality specialist palliative medical care to hospice inpatients.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.
- Participating in the first on-call rota for ward patients (currently 1:6).
- Supporting junior medical colleagues, including GP trainees.
- Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and clinical audit.
- Participating in teaching and education for healthcare professionals and students.
Applications and Interview
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE ON THE CAREERS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE - a link for this can be found in supporting links
Closing date 26 July 2026. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will take place at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Bosham on 10 and 11 August 2026.
About us
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
We offer all St Wilfrids employees the following benefits:
- Annual Leave - An equivalent to our generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays. This increases with service
- Healthcare Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Generous Pension With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Employee discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected.
All EDI information can be found on the job advert on the careers page of our website.
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
1. To work as part of the Hospice medical team to assist in the provision of a palliative medicine service to St Wilfrids Hospice.
2. To support the clinical team, especially ward based junior doctor playing an incrementally senior role on the ward as experience is gained.
3. To be involved in teaching and learning, in clinical audit and other governance activities.
4. To gain experience and skills in palliative medicine, across hospice and community services, to equip the postholder to apply for formal higher training posts in the specialty, alternatively to enhance prospects and clinical skills for future trainees in medicine or general practice.
Full Job Description can be found in supporting information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Right to work in the UK
- -Full GMC Registration
- -Postgraduate diploma (e.g. MRCP or MRCGP) or working towards one
- -Two years UK-based postgraduate experience at senior house officer/ST level
- -Experience of caring for patients approaching the end of life in hospital, community or hospice settings.
- -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- -Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St Wilfrid's Hospice
Address
St. Wilfrids Hospice
Walton Lane
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8QB
United Kingdom
