Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine Covering Maternity Leave

Specialty Doctor Nine-month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover with potential for a further extension if required) Date: As soon as possible by mutual agreement Hours: 16 per week(Tuesday & Wednesday - will consider Monday & Tuesday) Location:Peace Hospice, Watford (with travel to other sites) Salary:£61,542 - £87,486 per annum (pro rata) Closing Date:12 May 2026 at midday Interview Date: 2 June 2026 To be a member of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality, holistic care and provide medical leadership within this team. It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly alongside colleagues to provide the best possible service for patients and those close to them.

To provide a medical service to RGP hospice inpatients, outpatients and patients in the community setting and take part in RGP medical on call rota. To provide leadership and mentorship to junior medical team at RGP, supervising their clinical practice and providing guidance, support and training. To contribute to wider MDT education and opportunity to work with the Medical Education team to deliver teaching to a wider group of health care professionals both internally at RPG and to external audiences. To input into clinical governance processes at RGP to maintain high quality services, through participation in patient safety activities, audits and quality improvement activities. To represent RGP medical team at external meetings when required and to be involved in service development within local systems.