Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (6 PAs)

St Rocco's Hospice, Warrington

Salary: NHS Specialty Doctor Pay Scale 2026 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 3 days per week (Mondays or Tuesdays, plus Thursdays and Fridays) – 6 PAs

On-call: Participation in a 1:4 on-call rota (details discussed at interview)

Total PA Paid : 7.87 PAs + 8 % FTE

Closing Date: 27 July 2026 12 noon

Interview Date: Week commencing 3 August 2026

Join an Innovative and Compassionate Palliative Care Team

St Rocco's Hospice is an independent charitable organisation providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to the people of Warrington and surrounding areas. Located close to Warrington Hospital, we work in close partnership with North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across multiple settings.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced multidisciplinary team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in palliative medicine within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to innovation, education, and service development.

Whether you are pursuing a career in palliative medicine, working towards specialist accreditation, or are a GP with a strong interest in end-of-life care, this post offers valuable experience across a broad range of specialist services.

About St Rocco's Hospice

At St Rocco's Hospice, our mission is to help people live well for as long as possible when facing a life-limiting illness. We provide expert care, compassion, and support to patients and those important to them, while continually seeking innovative ways to improve services and patient outcomes.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

For further information about the hospice and our services, please visit the St Rocco's Hospice website.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide specialist palliative care across our hospice services, contributing to high-quality clinical care, multidisciplinary working, education, and service improvement.

You will gain experience within a diverse portfolio of services, including:

• A 10-bed Specialist Inpatient Unit
• Community-based specialist palliative care services
• The St Rocco's Palliative Care Hub
• Our innovative Palliative Virtual Ward (PVW)
• The Vitality Centre
• Outpatient and therapy services
• Education and training programmes

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in emerging models of care, including digital innovation and virtual ward development.

Our Medical Team

You will join a friendly and highly supportive medical team consisting of:

• 1 Full-Time Consultant in Palliative Medicine/Medical Director
• 2 Part-Time Specialty Doctors
• 3 GP Specialty Trainees
• 1 Full-Time Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The hospice has a strong culture of learning, mentorship, and professional development, making it an ideal environment for doctors wishing to build or further their careers in palliative medicine.

What We Offer

At St Rocco's, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture, collaborative working environment, and commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary aligned to the NHS Specialty Doctor pay scale
• Opportunity for continued participation in the NHS Pension Scheme (where eligible)
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 7 working weeks per year, inclusive of public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Access to education, training, and professional development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team

Eligibility

• Full GMC registration, a licence to practice and at least 5 years full-time postgraduate training 2 of which must have been in relevant acute specialities (or demonstration of equivalent experience and competencies
• Minimum 6 months NHS experience working as a doctor in a medical specialty

Please note:

• St Rocco's Hospice is an independent charity and is not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and right-to-work documentation.
• Salary progression is not automatic, and any pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

Informal Enquiries

Dr Esraa Sulaivany

Medical Director

Tel: 01925 575780

Sara-Marie Black

Chief Operating Officer

Tel: 01925 575780

Pavani Anthati

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How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• • Why you wish to join St Rocco's Hospice
  • Your interest in palliative medicine
  • The skills and experience you would bring to the role
  • E mail : [email protected]