Locum Consultant - Palliative Medicine
Applications are invited for a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the Division of Older People, Neurosciences and Integrated Care at Wexham Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fixed\-term post until 30 September 2026 , working Fridays only (2 PAs) from 08:30 to 16:30 .
We welcome applications from doctors with significant experience (12 years or more) who may not yet hold CCT but are eligible for appointment as a Specialist Grade doctor on the relevant pay scale and are seeking progression to consultant level via the CESR portfolio pathway.
You will provide a consultant\-led palliative and end\-of\-life care service for adult inpatients at Wexham Park Hospital, working closely with the Specialist Palliative Care multidisciplinary team. The role involves accurate documentation, effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, and supporting advance care planning. You will contribute to education and training, maintain your own CPD, and play an active role in service development, clinical governance, audits, and research. Strong collaboration with community services and adherence to Trust policies on safety, confidentiality, and risk management are essential.
Applicants are warmly encouraged to contact one of the following for an informal discussion about the role:
- Dr Fiona Lisney. Consultant in Palliative Medicine
- Dr Jenny Skinner. Consultant in Palliative Medicine
- Dr Beata LeBon. Clinical Lead
- Dr Ottilia Speirs. Clinical Director
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Provide consultant\-led palliative and end\-of\-life care for adult inpatients.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and attend MDT meetings.
Ensure accurate documentation and effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
Support advance care planning and facilitate timely discharge.
Contribute to education, service development, audits, and clinical governance.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
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