Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh

Job Title Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Location Edinburgh Hospice

Salary NHS Specialty Registrar (StR) Pay scale: £39,374 to £52,090 per annum

(dependent on experience).

Working Hours 32 hours per week

Contract Fixed term – 6 months

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Interview Date 02 June 2026

Start Date August 2026

Depending on experience, the postholders will also have opportunities to contribute to the delivery of community services (including virtual beds) and to gain experience in the duty doctor role. In addition to clinical care, dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time will be provided to enable the postholders to participate in training and education, maintain clinical excellence within the service, and pursue ongoing professional development. This role will particularly appeal to junior doctors who are keen to build a career in this field.

What we are looking for:

• Full GMC registration, a licence to practice and at least 2 years of full-time postgraduate training, preferably within the NHS

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Communication skills that are sensitive to patients and carers

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

• Continued Access to NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable)

• Season ticket loan

• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems

• Continuous development

• Industry-leading training programmes

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible Working

For further details, click here for the Job Description

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Rachel Kemp, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Medical Director, Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, rachel.kemp@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.