Physician: Palliative Medicine (Consultant)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Palliative Care Consultant to support a service in North West England.

This locum opportunity offers a structured part-week placement within a palliative care setting. The role is well suited to consultants with specialist experience in Palliative Medicine, who are confident working across inpatient, hospice, and community environments while maintaining high standards of patient care.

You will work alongside established multidisciplinary teams, supporting the delivery of specialist palliative care services and contributing to safe, compassionate, patient-centred care.

Key Details

• Pay: TBC
• Location: North West England
• Setting: Palliative Care
• Contract Type: Temporary Locum
• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: Minimum 9 months
• Shift Pattern:
  • Tuesday AM – Hospice inpatient MDT and ward round
  • Tuesday PM – Community visits, hospital reviews and administration
  • Friday AM – Community visits, hospital reviews and administration
  • Friday PM – Hospice board round and ward reviews
• Pay Method: PAYE

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver specialist palliative medicine assessment and management for patients with complex and life-limiting conditions
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and board rounds
• Provide expert clinical advice to healthcare professionals involved in patient care
• Review patients across community, inpatient, and hospice settings
• Support advance care planning and symptom management
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, allied health professionals, and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, effective, and patient-focused clinical environment

Requirements

• Active GMC registration
• Consultant-level experience in Palliative Medicine
• Relevant recent UK experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical judgement, communication, and professionalism
• Must complete DCS training prior to commencing work
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5★ Google rating, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency, and candidate experience.

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