About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine to join our experienced multidisciplinary medical team on a fixed-term basis of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor wishing to develop their skills in palliative medicine, whether you are preparing for higher specialist training or looking to broaden your experience before a future career in medicine or general practice.
About us St Raphaels Hospice is a charity-run hospice providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people in the Merton and Sutton areas. We offer inpatient and home-based care, as well as wellbeing support and bereavement services for families. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity and comfort.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will work closely with our consultants, specialty doctors and wider clinical team to provide specialist palliative care. Key responsibilities include: Providing high-quality specialist palliative medical care to hospice inpatients. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centred care. Supporting junior medical colleagues, including GP trainees. Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and clinical audit. Participating in teaching and education for healthcare professionals and students.
Job responsibilitiesTo work as part of the Hospice medical team to assist in the provision of a palliative medicine service to St Raphaels Hospice. To be involved in teaching and learning, in clinical audit and other governance activities. To gain experience and skills in palliative medicine, across hospice and community services, to equip the postholder to apply for formal higher training posts in the specialty, alternatively to enhance prospects and clinical skills for future trainees in medicine or general practice. Full Job Description can be found in supporting information.
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. For informal discussions regarding the job, please contact the Medical Director, Dr Gaby Tamura-Rose [email protected]
The closing date for this job is 30th August 2026. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Interviews will take place at St Raphaels Hospice, in the first week of September.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration. MBBS or equivalent.
Desirable
MRCGP, MRCP, FRCA or FRCR.
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years postgraduate clinical experience with evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards. Minimum of 12 months experience working in the NHS.
Desirable
Logical career progression into palliative care (i.e. Future plans to specialise in Oncology, General Practice or Palliative medicine). Experience in Palliative Care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name St Raphael's Hospice
Address St Raphael's Hospice
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 9DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.straphaels.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)