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Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine
Salary: Reflective of previous experience Resident Doctor pay scale
Location: Ardgowan Hospice, Greenock
Hours: 32 - 40 hours per week including weekends + participation in a 1-in-5 non-residential on-call. Fixed term for one year.
This is an exciting stage in the development of the hospice as we begin to implement new models of care, arising from our recently developed strategy, with the patient at the centre of everything we do. To support this, we require to strengthen our medical team with a Clinical Fellow. Initially working primarily within our 8-bedded inpatient unit, you will also have the opportunity to develop skills in community palliative care.
We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to work closely with nursing and other multi-professional staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. This post is suitable for any doctor with at least 2 years post-registration experience and an interest in either a career in palliative care or gaining experience to take into general practice, oncology, or another branch of medicine.
You will be joining a friendly, experienced, and supportive multi-professional team including a Consultant and 2 Specialty Doctors in Palliative Medicine.
Our staff make a difference every day, and we welcome applications from passionate, committed, and flexible individuals who would welcome the chance to shape the future care delivered by Ardgowan Hospice.
Informal enquiries about this post can be directed to: Dr Holly McGuigan, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at holly.mcguigan@ardgowanhospice.org
To apply please complete the form in this link. The form should be completed in full to be considered for the role. If shortlisted for interview we will need a copy of your CV. We will ask you to send to the HR Department to hr@ardgowanhospice.org. For further information contact the hospice’s HR department on 01475 726830.
Closing date for applications is Monday 11th August 2025 at 12 noon with interviews being held week beginning 18 August 2025. We may close applications earlier than this date so please don’t delay your application. We are looking for the successful candidate to join the team in September 2025 to assist the team at an exciting time for the Hospice.