Job Title: Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle
Salary: NHS Pay Circular (M&D) 1/2026R2 - £113,565 to £150,569 per annum pro rata. (Placement on the salary scale is dependent on experience) + 2% availability supplement.
Hours: 6 PAs per week with 1 in 5 Consultant on-call commitment
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle, is an 18-bed hospice for symptom control, rehabilitation, respite, and palliative care. It has a well-established multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, medical, and Allied Health Professionals and is currently CQC-rated as “Outstanding”. Facilities include the Well Being Centre with consulting rooms for outpatients, communal spaces, and a dedicated complementary therapy space.
The post-holder will play an important medical role in managing patients with complex palliative care needs and taking clinical responsibility for patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and involves liaison with specialists across the region to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable leadership skills and experience in palliative care in a wide range of settings. In addition, this role demands a commitment to providing patient-focused care, with the desire to develop services for and alongside patients and their families.
The post holder will participate in teaching within the hospice for junior doctors, registrars and medical students and have previous experience of participating in audit programmes. There is a commitment to evidence-based medical practice supported by a regular journal club, teaching sessions, a clinical effectiveness group and a desire to develop research programmes. We encourage personal and professional development as part of this role.
In addition to clinical and educational roles, the post holder will be involved in the planning and delivering services provided by the Newcastle Hospice, and activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on or eligible within 6 months from the date of interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).
Arrangements will be made for mentorship for newly appointed consultants.
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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.
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