Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Post:  
Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Sessions: 
Full time with on-call.
Less than full time will be considered, minimum 6 sessions / job share may also be considered. 1 in 5 non-residential on call, paid at 50% banding supplement.

Location: 
Somerton House, Somerton Road, Belfast, BT15 3LH

Reports to: 
Consultants in Palliative Medicine

Responsible to: 
Medical Lead

Minimum Qualifications: 
Full registration and license to practice with GMC.
1 year post registration experience.

Date of Commencement:
5th May 2025

Salary: 
NHS Specialty Registrar pay scale 1-3 (core training) £38,780 - £44,283 per year (pro rata) (dependant on experience)

Contract:
3 months depending on start date
(contract finishes 5th August 2025)

A 6 month waiting list will be held for other short term positions that may become available

Interview date:
We anticipate that interviews will take place on 8th April 2025

Who This Job is For:
The post will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience and skills in a supportive palliative care setting, for those considering a career in palliative medicine, allied medical specialties or general practice. Though not a training post, opportunity for training will be available under the supervision of accredited palliative medicine consultants. The post will provide excellent clinical experience, and time and support will be given for involvement in quality improvement work, audit and teaching.

The Role:
The role will be adapted to suit the skills and experience of the post holder. Responsibilities will primarily be within the adult inpatient unit. The role is supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHP’s, chaplaincy and social work. The post-holder will join the existing team of Consultants in Palliative Medicine, hospice speciality doctors and resident doctors.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website https://www.nihospice.org/jobs/current-vacancies/.  Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our People & Organisational Development Team at 02890 781836.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th March 2025 at 4pm (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered).

Please be advised that all correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.  Kindly check your 'junk/spam' folder as emails may occasionally be filtered there due to personal email security settings.  Any communication will originate from an email address ending in @nihospice.org.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.