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Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

role at

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust .

Job Details

Post:

Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine

Division: MCEC

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Reference number: 252-2025-020-C

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

ResponsibilitiesThe consultant is responsible for the establishment of guidelines and the supervision of the team\''s clinical practice. A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director within three months after the commencement date, and will be reviewed annually following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan is a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant\''s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.

About UsDartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a dynamic and transforming Trust, committed to delivering the highest quality service to the communities it serves. DGT supports your physical and mental wellbeing, career development and enjoyment of work. There is an excellent Postgraduate Centre at Darent Valley Hospital offering lecture and tutorial rooms, a dining room, and regular educational sessions and meetings for Hospital Doctors and General Practitioners.

We are committed to equality and diversity. You are required to fulfil responsibilities under this policy and to ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religion, creed, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, HIV status, age, or social background, and are not disadvantaged by requirements or conditions that cannot be justified.

Details

Date posted: 29 August 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Employer: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Job DescriptionJob responsibilities:

A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date. The Job Plan for the first three months will be agreed between you and the Directorate and will be reviewed annually after the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultant\''s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.

QualificationsEssential

Full GMC Registration

MBBS or equivalent

Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date in Palliative Care

Desirable

Other degrees (e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD)

Knowledge

Clinical Governance principles

Awareness of current General Medical practices

Experience

Wide experience in Palliative Care Medicine

Full and independent management of clinical patient workload

Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates

Experience of clinical audit and QIP process

Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Other:

This job description may be subject to modification to reflect the needs of the service.

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