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Job Details

Job Title: Hospice Specialty Doctor (Palliative Medicine)
Job Reference: SPECDOCTOR
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract
Salary: £47443.00 to £82750.00

Hospice Specialty Doctor (Palliative Medicine)

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract, WF8 4BG

Hours: Average of 19.2 hours per week, as follows:

16 hours per week (4 sessions)

Requirement to work 1 in 5 weekends (calculates as an average 3.2 hours a week)

Requirement to cover 1 night on call per week plus on call relating to your 1 in 5 weekend cover (paid as additional on call allowance)

Salary: £47,443 - £82,750 per annum (FTE) plus additional night on call allowance of £7,723 per annum.

Actual pay: £22,773 - £39,720 per annum plus on call allowance of £7,723 per annum.

Are you a highly motivated and experienced medical practitioner looking for a rewarding role in specialist palliative care? Would you like to be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team providing outstanding hospice care while helping to shape its future?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospice Specialty Doctor to join our compassionate and skilled medical team at The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract. This part-time role includes a non-resident on-call commitment and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment. In our most recent staff survey:

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

About the Role

As a Hospice Specialty Doctor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients with life-limiting illnesses receive the highest standards of specialist palliative care. Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering expert clinical care to inpatients.
Working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to support patients and their families.
Contributing to the education and development of local GP Trainees and medical students, enhanc-ing their understanding of palliative care.
Gaining valuable experience in a setting that encourages professional development and career progression.

About the Hospice

Situated just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62, The Prince of Wales Hospice serves a population of 185,000 in East Wakefield. Our facilities include:

A 14-bed inpatient unit, designed to the highest standards to provide comfort and dignity.
A comprehensive wellbeing service for patients and families.
The district’s only specialist Lymphoedema service.
Dedicated counselling, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy support.

Collaborative & Strategic Partnerships

We work closely with West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership, Wakefield Hospice, and other key partners to deliver high-quality, integrated palliative care. Our highly specialised team actively contributes to research and education, helping to shape the future of palliative medicine.

If you’re looking for a meaningful and fulfilling role in a progressive and well-respected hospice, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in applying for this role you will have:

full GMC registration
a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in relevant specialties
an interest in palliative medicine
experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

A postgraduate qualification and previous relevant experience are desirable.

For further information, please call Dr Paul Ashwood, Medical Director, on 01977 708868.

For any information on the recruitment process or how to apply, please contact our People and Culture Team:

📧 hrteam@pwh.org.uk

📞 01977 781479

Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 at 11:59pm.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the Right to Work in the UK.

Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.