Vacancy at St Rocco's Hospice
Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
St Rocco's Hospice, Warrington
Vacancy listed
22/07/2026
Application deadline
27/07/2026
Details
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide specialist palliative care across our hospice services, contributing to high-quality clinical care, multidisciplinary working, education, and service improvement.
You will gain experience within a diverse portfolio of services, including:
· A 10-bed Specialist Inpatient Unit
· Community-based specialist palliative care services
· The St Rocco's Palliative Care Hub
· Our innovative Palliative Virtual Ward (PVW)
· The Vitality Centre
· Outpatient and therapy services
· Education and training programmes
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in emerging models of care, including digital innovation and virtual ward development.
Our Medical Team
You will join a friendly and highly supportive medical team consisting of:
· 1 Full-Time Consultant in Palliative Medicine/Medical Director
· 2 Part-Time Specialty Doctors
· 3 GP Specialty Trainees
· 1 Full-Time Advanced Nurse Practitioner
The hospice has a strong culture of learning, mentorship, and professional development, making it an ideal environment for doctors wishing to build or further their careers in palliative medicine.
Benefits
At St Rocco's, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture, collaborative working environment, and commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
Benefits include:
· Competitive salary aligned to the NHS Specialty Doctor pay scale
· Opportunity for continued participation in the NHS Pension Scheme (where eligible)
· Contributory Company Pension Scheme
· Life Assurance
· Medical Cash Plan
· Generous annual leave entitlement of 7 working weeks per year, inclusive of public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Access to education, training, and professional development opportunities
· A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team