Palliative Care Doctor

We are excited to offer a new palliativedoctor position to support the inpatient unit at Halton Haven Hospice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with the appropriate qualifications and experience to further develop their career in palliative medicine within a supportive, multidisciplinary hospice environment.

You will work alongside experienced palliative care doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care to patients living with life-limiting illness, and to support their families and carers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to patients admitted to the inpatient unit

Participate fully in themed medical on-call and weekend rota supporting the 24-hour service

Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic palliative and end-of-life care

Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activity

Participate in teaching and education programmes, including clinical supervision and formal teaching

Support junior colleagues and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement

At Halton Haven, our hospice team is united by a shared commitment to compassion, dignity and excellence in care. Every member of our team clinical and non-clinical alike brings a strong work ethic, professionalism and genuine kindness to everything they do. We support one another, work collaboratively, and always place patients and families at the heart of our decisions.

The atmosphere at Halton Haven is one of respect, warmth and encouragement. We understand the emotional nature of hospice care and foster a supportive environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered. Open communication, teamwork and mutual trust create a workplace where people can thrive, grow and feel proud of the care they provide.

Working at Halton Haven offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Alongside the reward of delivering outstanding palliative care, we offer a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work-life balance. From ongoing training and professional development to flexible working and a strong sense of community, Halton Haven is a place where dedication is recognised and people truly matter.

Working under the direction and support of the Hospices Medical Director the postholder will be expected to;

Promote the Hospices values and demonstrate personal commitment to providing quality palliative care.

Provide specialist palliative care, knowledge and expertise to patients and their families, working in partnership with the medical, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams.

Liaise on behalf of the hospice with other health professionals and outside agencies to support patient care.

Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Take part in hospice based educational activities and in conjunction with other agencies as determined by the hospice.

To ensure medical care provided is based on best practice guidelines and subject to clinical audit and review.

Engage in clinical audit and quality improvement activity in line with Hospice Clinical Governance policy.

To undertake the initial assessment and ongoing review of patients medical needs within the hospice inpatient unit.

To ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of medical care is recorded and maintained.

To arrange investigations into the patient’s condition with a review of treatment based upon results.

To perform procedures as agreed by the Hospice and based upon individual competency following the necessary training.

To ensure consent is obtained before any procedure is carried out and that a record of this is maintained.

To maintain appropriate clinical records and have a knowledge of using electronic patient systems.

To liaise with relatives and carers throughout the duration of patient treatment ensuring they are fully appraised of the patient’s condition.

To provide on call cover as determined by the duty roster.

To provide advice to on duty nursing staff by telephone and prescription changes by email when on…