Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Hours:

24 - 40 hours per week (part‑time applicants welcome to apply)

Location:

In‑Patient Unit in Farnham, and Guildford

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to work as part of an established team of consultants in a modern technology‑enabled teaching hospice. The post comprises a minimum of 6 and a maximum 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). Direct clinical care (DCC) will be delivered predominantly on the In‑patient unit initially alongside an experienced consultant. In time there will be the opportunity to become more involved with community‑based work as part of the Hospice at Home (H@H) team depending on experience and confidence. The post will also include supporting professional activities (SPA) time dedicated to service development and delivery of educational activities to the organisation’s multidisciplinary team and external colleagues.

Main duties of the job About You:

Full registration with GMC

A high level of palliative and medicine knowledge

Enthusiasm and skills for educating healthcare professionals

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team

Effective time management and organisational skills, with an attention to detail

Full driving licence with access to a car

About Us We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North‑East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our medical staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

Benefits

Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time staff)

Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Card

Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on‑site education team)

Rotation opportunities

Good provision of study leave and associated budget

Opportunity for personal and professional growth via clinical supervision, coaching and/or mentorship

Closing & Interviews Closing date for receipt of applications:

Sunday 22nd March 2026

Interviews to be held:

Thursday 9th April 2026

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. . Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Job responsibilities Job Title:

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Programmed Activities (PAs):

6-10

Salary Range:

£109,725-£145,478 per annum

Base:

The In‑patient unit, Farnham

Accountable to:

Medical Director

Job Summary:

The post is for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine, providing direct clinical care predominantly on the In‑patient unit, with future opportunities in community and virtual settings. It also includes professional development and education duties.

Background:

The post has become available due to career advancement of a current consultant. It has been reshaped to meet organisational needs, such as a new 18‑bed ward, virtual and community wards and increased use of technology.

Clinical

Provide consultant‑led care and medical management to in‑patients in conjunction with other inpatient unit consultants and the MDT.

Contribute to multidisciplinary review and decision‑making around referrals, treatment and discharge for patients with advanced disease or terminal diagnoses by attending weekly inpatient unit multidisciplinary team meetings.

Work in partnership with patients and their families/carers as a member of the multidiscipline Specialist Palliative Care Team on the inpatient unit.

Provide high‑quality clinical care supported by current clinical knowledge and evidence‑based practice.

Provide, as needed, consultant medical care and oversight to palliative patients in their own home and in care homes by working with Independent Nurse Prescribers, Clinical Nurse Specialists and primary care colleagues; undertaking domiciliary visits, outpatient clinics and providing telephone support and electronic prescribing.

On occasions deputise for the Virtual Ward consultants in leading the daily board round and oversight of the Virtual Ward patients.

Participate in on‑call rotas with Specialist Palliative Care Consultant colleagues to provide 7‑day, 24‑hour advice.

Adhere to and review clinical standards of care including NICE, NHS guidelines and in‑house guidance and contribute to development of clinical guidelines within the locality and regions as appropriate.

Help review, where appropriate, clinical processes, policies, protocols etc., to deliver the highest possible quality of care.

Support the collection of accurate clinical data using PTs databases including EMIS and sentinel.

Education and Training

Support the Learning and Development team to deliver on the education strategy of being a teaching hospice.

Provide both formal and informal teaching/education in Palliative Medicine to multidisciplinary healthcare professionals across care settings in collaboration with local Specialist Palliative Care colleagues, including mentoring clinical nurse specialists as they study for extended qualifications, such as prescribing (V300).

On occasions work with the Learning and Development and consultant team to deliver education to external colleagues including physicians associates, paramedics, general practitioners, pharmacists and community nurses, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

After training, act as clinical supervisor for resident doctors and specialty doctors working on the In‑patient Unit, including induction, supervision and assessments during their rotation and liaising with their education supervisors as necessary.

Provide learning opportunities and experiences to visiting qualified medics and medical students on placement.

Management

Undertake, with support, clinical service development/evaluation projects as required to help assess the delivery of the clinical strategy.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous record keeping and data collection, including use of shared records with primary (EMIS) and secondary care providers (EPIC and Cerner) in accordance with guidelines.

Participate in regular appraisal and continuous professional development in accordance with PTs processes for revalidation.

Assist the Medical Director by leading or supporting delegated management responsibilities across PT based on experience.

Engage with activities that promote personal development in role and growth as a clinical leader, such as clinical supervision, mentoring or coaching from a suitably trained external professional and/or participation in action learning sets or new consultant groups.

Abide by PTs procedures, policies and guidance in relation to operational issues, health and safety, data protection, clinical governance and confidentiality.

Quality, Clinical Governance and Research Be involved in Clinical Governance activities including audit, medicines management, learning from deaths, incident investigations etc. in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team.

Work with others to conduct baseline assessments against best practice guidance (DoHSC directives, NICE technology appraisals, interventional procedures and clinical guidelines).

Research Support the research consultant to promote a positive research and evidence base culture across all clinical areas of PT.

Maintain training on Good Clinical Practice.

Be involved in PT research activities including identifying and consenting research subjects.

Internal Focus Develop relationships with key staff and in particular Medical Director, Director of Patient Services, Deputy Director of Nursing, Clinical Managers and the Ward Manager.

Support the Medical Director and the Director of Patient Services to advise the Board of Trustees in the formulation of policy and planning.

Support the Medical Director in advising the Senior Leadership Team, Chief Executive and Board as necessary on medical issues and broader clinical issues in conjunction with the Director of Patient Services.

Contribute to the development of PTs yearly business plan and longer‑term strategic plans, for own area of expertise as well as inputting a...