Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Exciting opportunity at an exciting time In East Sussex we have progressed with our vision of working as a team of consultants across our locality with opportunities of extended peer support and opportunities of internal rotating of duties., Across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust 2 acute hospitals Eastbourne DGH and Conquest, Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and St Michaels and St Wilfrids Hospices we are currently a team of 8 consultants, and we now have a vacancy to become 1 of 9.

This vacant post is based at St Michaels Hospice in Hastings and the initial job plan is for full time work over the Hospice and Hospital, initially leading care in the In-Patient Unit with one day a week at local Hospital (Conquest Hospital in Hastings). Those wanting to work less than full time will be welcomed, the Hospice has agreed to match NHS terms and conditions and you will also have honorary NHS contract. Full DBS check is required.

At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme, Benenden Healthcare, up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.