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Out of Hours (First-On-Call) Doctor

St. Vincent's Hospice, PA9 1AF.
Full-time
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Location: St. Vincent's Hospice, PA9 1AF.

St Vincent’s Hospice is looking to recruit a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Doctor to provide out of hours medical cover for our In-Patient Unit in Howwood.

About this role:

This role provides ‘first-on-call’ medical cover alongside support from a Consultant in Palliative Care.;-

  • Out of hours cover for the In-patient Unit
  • Weekday on-call: Monday-Thursday, 5.00pm-8.00am
  • Weekend on-call; Friday 5.00pm-Monday 8.00am
  • The post forms part of an approximately 1 in 7 out-of-hours rota
  • Consultant support available at all times
  • Non-resident on-call arrangement

On-call requirement & payment

  • An on-call allowance of £400 per month will be payable for undertaking on-call responsibilities as part of the rota

Essential

  • Medical qualification
  • Current GMC registration with licence to practise
  • Medical indemnity cover appropriate for the advertised post

About us

At St Vincent’s Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care to people living with life-limiting illness and supporting those important to them.

📌 Apply Now

You can apply in one of two ways: complete our online application form OR submit your CV, along with a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this role.

📩For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the hospice, please contact: Dr Guy Haworth Consultant in Palliative Medicine Tel 07711 287015

Appointment will be subject to suitable references, occupational health check and PVG Disclosure Scotland check.

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