Consultant in Palliative Medicine
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is looking for an additional Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join its existing team of Consultants, and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) in Lanarkshire.
A recent review of services, prompted by the desire to maximise efficient use of resources to reach more patients across all care settings, has led to the development of an innovative ‘Hub’ model where Consultants will work in teams based on each of the three acute University Hospitals in Lanarkshire and their surrounding communities. In addition to senior medical staff, the teams will be complemented by Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) colleagues. Teams will work flexibly across acute and community to ensure patient needs are met in the most appropriate setting. The aim is to proactively reduce unwanted and unnecessary admission, while providing patients with excellent symptom management and opportunities for future care planning in all care settings. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative colleague who can help shape the future of this service.
NHS Lanarkshire runs a busy SPC Advice and Triage line, offering remote advice to colleagues in primary and secondary care, arranging for in person review when required and managing all requests for hospice admission. The applicant would also join a 1:9 on call rota covering all NHS Lanarkshire SPC services out of hours, including hospice beds.Specific sub-specialty clinical, educational or research interests would be welcomed for discussion and may impact which ‘Hub’ would best suit the applicant.
The job is offered as a less than full-time post on a 8.5 PA basis
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Kerry McWilliams, Clinical Director on 01698 755 141, or Dr Karen Harvie, Consultant in Palliative Medicine on 01698 755 141.
For any application queries, please contact Adnan Saddique , Senior HR Assistant via [email protected]
Interview date: Thursday, 27th August 2026
Please note the interview will be held on-site at Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
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