Clinical
Specialty Dr
Posted Monday 9th November 2026
Hours: Part Time 24 hours per week (Mon, Tue & 1 additional day)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: TBC depending on experience
Make a Real Difference in Palliative Care
The Hospice of St Francis is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Specialty/ Locally Employed Doctor to join our highly regarded multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver expert palliative and end of life care across our inpatient unit, outpatient services and community settings, helping patients and families navigate some of life's most challenging moments.
Working alongside experienced clinical colleagues, you will provide holistic assessment and management of patients with complex palliative care needs, supporting symptom control, advance care planning and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role
As a valued member of our Medical Team, you will:
- Provide specialist medical care to hospice inpatients, outpatients and community patients.
- Work closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
- Support patients, families and carers with compassionate communication and clinical expertise.
- Collaborate with GPs, hospital consultants and community healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to education, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
- Participate in the medical on-call rota including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
Why Join Us?
At The Hospice of St Francis, you'll be part of an organisation committed to helping people live their precious lives well. We offer:
- The opportunity to provide truly patient-centred care.
- A supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
- Opportunities for teaching, mentoring and professional development.
- Working within an innovative hospice recognised for excellence in palliative care.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Chadwick, Medical Director 01442 869550
Join us and help make every day count for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
The Hospice of St Francis is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
To contact HR please email recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk
This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager
Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
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What our people say...
“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing."
Staff Benefits
Whilst working for The Hospice of St Francis employees are entitled to a range of benefits
Over 40 years of care
We have a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founder, Pam Macpherson. We've been making a difference ever since.
A Place To Thrive
At The Hospice of St Francis we are not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think.
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