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Specialty Doctor Training Fellowship in Palliative Medicine
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Specialty Doctor Training Fellowship in Palliative Medicine The closing date is 22 January 2026
This post is intended for a candidate who wishes to develop skills in palliative care with the intention of either a career in palliative medicine or general practice. The post holder will work alongside the existing consultants to deliver excellent palliative care and develop their own clinical skills and expertise.
The post holder will play an important role in the specialist palliative care team in Durham Hospital (UHND) in collaboration with the palliative care consultants, medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role also involves participation in training and educational activities as well as activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service.
Main duties of the job This post is intended to provide clinical assessment and management in palliative medicine for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).
To work collaboratively with palliative care consultants (acute and community based) across the County to ensure the provision of high‑quality palliative care consistent with national and Northern England Clinical Strategic Network standards and guidelines.
To work as part of the Specialist Palliative Care Team providing support and advice to hospital palliative care teams and clinical staff in acute hospitals in County Durham.
To promote a seamless transition across all care boundaries for patients with palliative care needs through collaborative working with primary, secondary and tertiary care services.
To facilitate the roll‑out of national end‑of‑life initiatives and developments as agreed with the palliative care services.
About us The Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. Care is also provided from community hospitals in Chester‑Le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as in more than 80 other community‑based settings and patients' homes.
If you have a full GMC registration and meet the required qualifications, you will be able to continue your career with us. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as these groups are currently under‑represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
Job responsibilities
Provide high‑quality, flexible and responsive medical support, assessment and care and/or specialist advice for patients in County Durham with complex pain, symptom, spiritual and psychosocial needs.
Work with the hospital palliative care team to support the care of patients in acute hospitals.
Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients' families, primary healthcare teams, hospital services and other specialist palliative care teams.
Participate in teaching and educational activities (students, health care professional colleagues, patients and families).
Maintain continuing professional development through personal development goals and regular reviews.
Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients (including activity data as required) in line with Trust Policy.
Contribute to clinical governance activities of the specialist palliative care team, including regular audit, development of appropriate trust‑wide standards and annual appraisal.
Participate in local and national audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians or the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate medical education and GP trainees in palliative, end‑of‑life care, communication skills and ethics.
Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate and multi‑professional education programmes across primary care and within the Trust.
Participate in Specialist Palliative Care Service education sessions.
Work with the hospital palliative care team and liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients' families, primary healthcare teams, hospital services and other specialist palliative care teams.
Qualifications
MB ChB or equivalent
Higher Medical Qualification
Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Special Requirements
Ability to work autonomously and use initiative while recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately
Good listener
Flexible
Able to motivate others
Promptness in communication with other professionals in connection with patient care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Highly developed knowledge and skills in all aspects of advanced care planning
Audit skills
Teaching skills
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Communication skills that are sensitive to patients, families and staff
Understanding of management processes and issues
Experience
Full GMC registration, a licence to practise and relevant postgraduate training
Knowledge and experience of symptom control in malignant disease, and non‑malignant conditions
Research interest
Statutory Registration
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary £61,542 to £99,216 per year (MC75 Payscale per annum pro rata)
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Specialty Doctor Training Fellowship in Palliative Medicine The closing date is 22 January 2026
This post is intended for a candidate who wishes to develop skills in palliative care with the intention of either a career in palliative medicine or general practice. The post holder will work alongside the existing consultants to deliver excellent palliative care and develop their own clinical skills and expertise.
The post holder will play an important role in the specialist palliative care team in Durham Hospital (UHND) in collaboration with the palliative care consultants, medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role also involves participation in training and educational activities as well as activities relating to maintaining clinical excellence within the service.
Main duties of the job This post is intended to provide clinical assessment and management in palliative medicine for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).
To work collaboratively with palliative care consultants (acute and community based) across the County to ensure the provision of high‑quality palliative care consistent with national and Northern England Clinical Strategic Network standards and guidelines.
To work as part of the Specialist Palliative Care Team providing support and advice to hospital palliative care teams and clinical staff in acute hospitals in County Durham.
To promote a seamless transition across all care boundaries for patients with palliative care needs through collaborative working with primary, secondary and tertiary care services.
To facilitate the roll‑out of national end‑of‑life initiatives and developments as agreed with the palliative care services.
About us The Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. Care is also provided from community hospitals in Chester‑Le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as in more than 80 other community‑based settings and patients' homes.
If you have a full GMC registration and meet the required qualifications, you will be able to continue your career with us. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as these groups are currently under‑represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
Job responsibilities
Provide high‑quality, flexible and responsive medical support, assessment and care and/or specialist advice for patients in County Durham with complex pain, symptom, spiritual and psychosocial needs.
Work with the hospital palliative care team to support the care of patients in acute hospitals.
Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients' families, primary healthcare teams, hospital services and other specialist palliative care teams.
Participate in teaching and educational activities (students, health care professional colleagues, patients and families).
Maintain continuing professional development through personal development goals and regular reviews.
Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients (including activity data as required) in line with Trust Policy.
Contribute to clinical governance activities of the specialist palliative care team, including regular audit, development of appropriate trust‑wide standards and annual appraisal.
Participate in local and national audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians or the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate medical education and GP trainees in palliative, end‑of‑life care, communication skills and ethics.
Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate and multi‑professional education programmes across primary care and within the Trust.
Participate in Specialist Palliative Care Service education sessions.
Work with the hospital palliative care team and liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients' families, primary healthcare teams, hospital services and other specialist palliative care teams.
Qualifications
MB ChB or equivalent
Higher Medical Qualification
Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Special Requirements
Ability to work autonomously and use initiative while recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately
Good listener
Flexible
Able to motivate others
Promptness in communication with other professionals in connection with patient care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Highly developed knowledge and skills in all aspects of advanced care planning
Audit skills
Teaching skills
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Communication skills that are sensitive to patients, families and staff
Understanding of management processes and issues
Experience
Full GMC registration, a licence to practise and relevant postgraduate training
Knowledge and experience of symptom control in malignant disease, and non‑malignant conditions
Research interest
Statutory Registration
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary £61,542 to £99,216 per year (MC75 Payscale per annum pro rata)
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