Specialty Doctor

The post will be based at Ashford but flexibility on sites can be considered. This post is available from 2nd January 2026, subject to pre-employment checks and is part time 7 sessions a week (3 full days plus 4 sessions a month dedicated to education and research). Requests for full time employment will be considered.,

• To provide clinical care and medical input to the multidisciplinary team for patients under the care of the Pilgrims Hospice, under the supervision of the named consultant (including hospice inpatients, community patients, outpatients, domiciliary visiting and patients attending Pilgrims Therapy Centre).
• To participate in the teaching, supervision and training of medical trainees and other professional staff working at the Pilgrims Hospice or attending courses run by the Pilgrims Hospices.
• To maintain a full programme of personal CPD in line with current recommendations. Please refer to the Hospice study leave policy
• To participate in annual appraisal and to work to the stated strategic direction and objectives of Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.
• To undertake administrative tasks in support of the activity of the organisation.
• To be actively involved in an effective system of clinical audit and all other aspects of clinical governance.
• To support research undertaken by Pilgrims. We have a thriving research programme led by our research facilitator.
  
  Are you an experienced doctor thinking of a change in career or a doctor who wants to build a career in palliative care?
  
  Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
• A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
• A sense of wellbeing
• A good work-life balance
• Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
• NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card