We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic doctor to work in the inpatient unit at Bolton Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a special interest in palliative medicine. Working as part of our multi-disciplinary team, responsible for the safe and effective medical care of patients referred to Bolton Hospice services. 

£59,175 per annum  
(plus, enhancements for weekends on-call) 
Full Time 37.5hrs (part time considered) 
(doctors also participate in on-call rota 1:5 evenings non-resident, 1:6 weekends) 

The Role 
With other members of the medical team, the post holder will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of ward patients, including initial assessments, management, planning and daily review. This role requires supportive communication with patients and their carers regarding their illness and its management as well as provision of telephone advice to hospital and primary care colleagues. 

What you need: 
We are looking for an experienced doctor with a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience of specialties relevant to palliative care and full GMC registration.  You must have the appropriate level of clinical knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to make sound clinical decisions. An interest in palliative medicine and a commitment to the aims, philosophy and values of the hospice are essential.  The successful candidate will also need to have excellent communication skills.  Advanced communication skills training would be desirable. 

Why Bolton Hospice? 
We pride ourselves on offering an integrated specialist palliative care service for all our patients in Bolton.  We offer our employees generous annual leave (35 days a year including bank holidays rising to 40 days with long service pro rata for part-time), a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, a healthcare cash plan and excellent training opportunities.  We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance only. 

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the team will be in touch.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion 
or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment will 
be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.