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Consultant in Palliative Medicine

STRATHCARRON HOSPICE

Consultants in Palliative Medicine

6 – 8 sessions per week (additional 2 sessions paid per week for 1 in 5 on-call commitment) 

£111,430 - £148,064 per annum, pro-rata (pro rata for part time)  + 8% availability supplement

  Ref No: 2606746 

Due to a combination of retirement and career progression, we have an exciting opportunity for two Consultants in Palliative Medicine to join our team and contribute to shaping the ongoing development of Strathcarron Hospice. We are situated in Central Scotland with easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as many beautiful rural areas and the Trossachs National park.

We are the sole provider of community, in-patient and hospital specialist medical palliative care services in our catchment area and have an established reputation as an independent Hospice with excellence in clinical practice, research and education. We also champion services like Hospice @ Home and an innovative Community Development Team.

Our team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors work across the Hospice In-patient Unit, communities and the Hospital palliative care team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. As well as being a key member of our comprehensive multi-professional team, the post holder will also contribute to delivering our Hospice strategy and driving forward service developments, training, quality improvement and research programmes.

Applications will also be considered from those who are anticipating gaining their CCT within the next 6 months.

The post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment throughout our recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities and EDI Policy is available on request.

For informal enquiries please contact our Medical Director Dr Gill Foster, gillian.foster@nhs.scot or Telephone: 01324 826222.

Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter and emailed to Dr Gill Foster, gillian.foster@nhs.scot

Closing date: Tuesday 25th August 2026 

Consultant in Palliative Medicine Job Description

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