Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle 
 

Salary: NHS Specialty Doctor Pay Scale £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) and 5% Availability Supplement 

Hours:  1 x 6 PAs (24 hours) per week with 1 in 5 on-call commitment.  

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, with the option of extending by mutual agreement 

Closing Date:  23rd February 2025 

Interview Date:  TBC  

 

What we are looking for: 

Full GMC registration, a licence to practice and at least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (2 of which must have been in relevant acute specialities/or demonstration of equivalent experience and competencies).  MB ChB or equivalent  Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  Communication skills that are sensitive to patients and carers 

 

What’s in it for you: 

Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)  Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  Season ticket loan  Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems  Continuous development  Industry-leading training programmes  Employee Assistance Programme  

 

You will primarily provide medical support, assessment and care for hospice inpatients in our inpatient unit in collaboration with the wider team.  

This role involves participation in teaching and management activities at the hospice. You will be supported and encouraged to conduct audit/quality improvement and participate in activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service. 

Previous experience in palliative medicine is desirable but not essential, and there will be education and supervision for the successful applicants. 

The role involves first on-call cover for the hospice and the regional advice line. On-call is a non-resident but includes returning to the hospice site out of hours when there is a clinical need. 

 

For further details, please click here for the job description. 

 

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Ruth Yates, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle: Ruth.Yates@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. 

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via Adriana.cammalleri@mariecurie.org.uk  

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.