Specialty Doctor in Palliative care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU4 0DZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

1. Duties and Responsibilities Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT. Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the teams caseload. As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT. Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload. Leading and/or attending family meetings as required. Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more. Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload. Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice. Providing care to patients registered with the palliative virtual ward (PVW), who will be receiving hospital care but residing in the community. This could include home visits alone and/or with another member of the MDT, as appropriate, and in line with the PVW Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). For patients on the PVW, acting as the first point of call for medical advice for community CNSs and other non-medical healthcare professionals. Attending the weekly SPC MDT. When needed, attending the morning pan-Bedfordshire SPC huddle. Supporting the consultant and other members of the MDT in any other activities relating to the clinical work. This could include participation in teaching and training of multi-disciplinary staff in hospital and/or the community, clinical audit, other quality improvement activities, reviewing guidelines and more. Keeping clear and accurate clinical notes (in line with Trust policies and GMC guidance) in relation to all clinical activity, and on all appropriate IT systems as specified by the SPCT. These will include at least NerveCentre and Systmone. Making onward referrals (internal and external) for patients on the SPCT or PVW caseloads, as appropriate.

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