Job Description

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Join our Outstanding-rated Hospice and Make a Real Difference

Are you looking to develop your career in specialist palliative care within a supportive, patient-centred environment? At Prospect Hospice, we're offering an exceptional opportunity for a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to join our friendly and multidisciplinary team.


Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, Prospect Hospice is the leading provider of specialist end-of-life care across Swindon, northeast Wiltshire, and parts of Gloucestershire. Our purpose-built hospice in Wroughton, just outside Swindon, provides inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services to over 300,000 people.

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Hours: one clinical day per week + non-resident on-call (1 evening/week and 1 in 4 weekends)

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What is the role?

The role will involve working on our inpatient unit and in the community. You will provide expert palliative medical care to patients on our 6-bed inpatient unit (IPU), working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses, therapists, family support workers, and psychotherapists.


In the community you will work closely with our clinical nurse specialist team, providing advice and offering home visits or out-patient appointments, as required.


Your role will include:

One clinical day per week on the IPU (2 pa's) Participation in the non-resident out-of-hours rota: + One overnight per week (17:00-09:00)
+ One weekend in four (ward round and potential admissions; remote cover overnight). The hospice consultant or Supportive Care UK provide second on cover
Opportunities to contribute to clinical governance, education, audit, and quality improvement.

The medical team consists of a Hospice Consultant, Specialty Doctors, GP trainees and an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Remote support is also provided by Supportive Care UK.

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Why Join Prospect Hospice?

Work with a values-driven organisation making a lasting impact on local communities Be part of a compassionate and highly skilled team Access to ongoing CPD, appraisal support, and career development opportunities Join a service recognised for outstanding patient care, innovation and partnership working
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What We're Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and experienced doctor who is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care at the end of life. The post would be suitable for those who wish to gain experience and skills in specialist palliative medicine or consolidate/expand on knowledge and skills they already have.

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Essential Criteria:

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Minimum 4 years' postgraduate training (at least 2 years in relevant specialties) Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team A genuine interest in or experience of palliative medicine
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Desirable:

Previous experience in hospice or specialist palliative care settings Interest in teaching, service development or audit/QI
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Additional Information

You must live within 45 minutes of Prospect Hospice when on-call.

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Our Values

We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, ability and individuality, and we're proud to be a learning organisation that encourages innovation and continuous development.


Aspire Values

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Ready to apply?

We welcome informal discussions or visits to the hospice. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Simon Brooks, Hospice Consultant on 01793 813355 or email simonbrooks@prospect-hospice.net.


Submit your application via the green apply button today!

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional GMC registration

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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.

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Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.


We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.


You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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We will review applications as they come in so may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are advised to apply early.

Join us

Reference:

PH221
Salary:

In line with BMA pay scale for Specialty Doctors, dependant on experience
Closing Date:

25/08/2025
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