Date: June 11, 2025
Location: St. Vincent's Hospice, PA9 1AF.
Join our Team – Locum Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine (Maternity Leave)
📍 Location: St Vincent’s Hospice, Renfrewshire (Anticipated start date September 2025)
💷 Salary: Based on NHS Specialty Doctor scale according to qualifications and experience
📅 Hours: Part-time (3 days, Monday-Wednesday plus non-resident on-call)
Your Role & Responsibilities
St Vincent’s Hospice is seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor to join the medical team for up to a year. This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated clinical team, making a real impact for our patients and their families.
The successful candidate must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Indemnity insurance cover will also be required. Experience in Palliative Medicine is desirable but not essential as support and training will be provided.
About Us
St Vincent’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care to patients from across Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire. We have an 8-bed In-Patient Unit, Outpatient and Community Services, with a well-developed multidisciplinary team. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care and support to individuals and families affected by life-limiting conditions.
📌 Apply Now
To apply, please submit your CV, along with a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this role.
Closing date; 11 June 2025
Interview Scheduled; 25 June 2025
📩 For an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, contact Dr Mairi-Clare McGowan (Consultant in Palliative Medicine) on 01505 705635 or mairi-clare.mcgowan@svh.co.uk
For all general enquiries please contact, recruitment@svh.co.uk
St Vincent’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Appointment will be subject to suitable references, occupational health screening and a PVG Disclosure Check.
Join us in providing compassionate care to our community. Together, we make a difference.
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