Job summary We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join Cornwall Hospice Care in Cornwall. We are currently seeking a Senior Hospice Doctor to become a part of our established, multi-disciplinary specialist unit. Join us in a supportive, collaborative working environment. Main duties of the job As a Senior Hospice Doctor, you will report to our Lead Hospice Doctor who is responsible for the leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team. You will be expected to contribute to the development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated work force. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. We work as a multi-disciplinary team, and you will be expected to liaise with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. About us Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7 Cornish healthcare charity that provides end of life support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical staff and volunteers care for patients and their families, carers and friends at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julias Hospice in Hayle. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary package-Up to 88k depending upon skills and experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0266-25-0004 Job locations Mount Edgcumbe Hospice Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall PL26 6AB Job description Job responsibilities Delivering expert clinical care to inpatients. Working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to support patients and their families. Communicate effectively with patients, families and significant others as appropriate and in accordance with professional practice. Carry out daily management of patients in the inpatient unit, including undertaking practical procedures such as venepuncture and IV infusions. Comprehensively and accurately admit patients on admission to the ward. Liaise with all appropriate agencies in assisting in the support of patients in the community, hospital or care setting where referral for admission is being considered. Clinical support and training of staff; both medical and nursing, within limits of experience. Participate in the on-call rota for medical cover at the hospices. Seek appropriate advice and support from external Consultants in Palliative Medicine in accordance with your experience and competence. Demonstrate responsibility for maintaining accurate comprehensive medical records upon which evaluations and audit may be based. Job description Job responsibilities Delivering expert clinical care to inpatients. Working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to support patients and their families. Communicate effectively with patients, families and significant others as appropriate and in accordance with professional practice. Carry out daily management of patients in the inpatient unit, including undertaking practical procedures such as venepuncture and IV infusions. Comprehensively and accurately admit patients on admission to the ward. Liaise with all appropriate agencies in assisting in the support of patients in the community, hospital or care setting where referral for admission is being considered. Clinical support and training of staff; both medical and nursing, within limits of experience. Participate in the on-call rota for medical cover at the hospices. Seek appropriate advice and support from external Consultants in Palliative Medicine in accordance with your experience and competence. Demonstrate responsibility for maintaining accurate comprehensive medical records upon which evaluations and audit may be based. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical qualification Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise Personal attributes Essential A passion for hospice and palliative care An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour Willingness to learn and develop new skills Open minded and non-judgemental Flexible and adaptable Experience Essential Specific experience in palliative medicine. Experience and commitment to clinical care of individuals at the end of their lives. Experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability and experience of assessing patients holistically Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do so Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary setting Demonstrates knowledge of drivers in palliative medicine development Experience of participating in an on-call rota and being responsive during unsocial hours Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical qualification Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise Personal attributes Essential A passion for hospice and palliative care An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour Willingness to learn and develop new skills Open minded and non-judgemental Flexible and adaptable Experience Essential Specific experience in palliative medicine. Experience and commitment to clinical care of individuals at the end of their lives. Experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability and experience of assessing patients holistically Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do so Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary setting Demonstrates knowledge of drivers in palliative medicine development Experience of participating in an on-call rota and being responsive during unsocial hours 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). Additional information 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 Cornwall Hospice Care Address Mount Edgcumbe Hospice Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall PL26 6AB Employer's website https://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)