Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
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Sue Ryder Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
15-month Fixed Term Contract
Sue Ryder South East Region,
Main base Berkshire West, Theale RG4 7AB - Occasional travel to Duchess of Kent Hospice, RG30 2DX and South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub, OX10 6SL
Part Time 6 PAs per week (+ 1.2 PA on-call and 5% availability supplement)
£63,696 - £102,689 per annum, pro rata - (dependant on experience) continuation of NHS Pension
*UK driving licence and own transport essential*
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a specialty doctor to help us get there.
Main duties of the job
You'll be responsible for
- We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our well-established palliative care team.
- This varied role includes working in the South East Community Team, with a mix of clinical responsibilities including patient review, triage of referrals, community visits, and supporting advice services.
- You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist palliative care, contribute to teaching and supervision, and participate in the on-call rota at Duchess of Kent Hospice. Flexibility is required to support different areas of the service depending on clinical need.
Please see the documents attached for a detailed list of duties, responsibility and rota.
The ideal candidate would be
Will be a motivated doctor with a strong interest in palliative medicine and experience in a relevant specialty. You will be confident managing complex patients, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Were looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you're keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you'll fit right in.
About us
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Company pension scheme
- Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Once in post you will have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum, pro rata DOE and continuation of NHS pension
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0475-26-0099
Job locations
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Merlin House
Brunel Road
Theale, Reading
RG4 7AB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -2 years NHS experience
- -Evidence of active involvement in audit, and understanding of clinical governance
- -Ability to manage clinical workload and prioritise effectively
- -Evidence of education expertise and experience
- -Strong communication and teamworking skills, and caring attitude to patients
- -Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- -Experience in palliative medicine
- -Evidence of a good knowledge base of clinical research processes, and ability to use evidence based practice
- -IT skills, especially use of databases
- -Experience of using reflection on practice incidents, and the ability to learn from incidents
- -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC registration
- -Completed core / internal medical training, or training in general practice
Desirable
- -MRCP or equivalent
- -Additional qualifications in palliative medicine
Experience
Essential
- -2 years NHS experience
- -Evidence of active involvement in audit, and understanding of clinical governance
- -Ability to manage clinical workload and prioritise effectively
- -Evidence of education expertise and experience
- -Strong communication and teamworking skills, and caring attitude to patients
- -Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- -Experience in palliative medicine
- -Evidence of a good knowledge base of clinical research processes, and ability to use evidence based practice
- -IT skills, especially use of databases
- -Experience of using reflection on practice incidents, and the ability to learn from incidents
- -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC registration
- -Completed core / internal medical training, or training in general practice
Desirable
- -MRCP or equivalent
- -Additional qualifications in palliative medicine
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sue Ryder
Address
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Merlin House
Brunel Road
Theale, Reading
RG4 7AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sue Ryder
Address
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Merlin House
Brunel Road
Theale, Reading
RG4 7AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Hannah
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum, pro rata DOE and continuation of NHS pension
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0475-26-0099
Job locations
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Merlin House
Brunel Road
Theale, Reading
RG4 7AB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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