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Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine


Company : NHS National Services Scotland


Location : Dunfermline, Scotland


Created : 2025-04-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the Fife Specialist Palliative Care team on a fixed term basis for 6 months.You will join a highly motivated and supportive team who are committed to providing high quality palliative care to the people of Fife.The role is Fife-wide with the opportunity to work within the specialist in-patient hospice, community and acute hospital settings. If you feel that you have the skills and the enthusiasm to support the provision of palliative care in Fife and to the continuing development of the Fife Specialist Palliative Care Service, further information is available by requesting an Information Pack and/or informal enquiries (details below).For informal enquiries, please contact:Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.Dr Steinunn Boyce Consultant in Palliative MedicineTel: 01592 648072 ext 28588 or 21863Email: steinunn.boyce@nhs.scotDr Joanna Bowden Consultant in Palliative MedicineTel: 01592 648072 ext 28588 or 21863Email: joanna.bowden@nhs.scotDr Stephen Fenning Consultant in Palliative MedicineTel: 01592 648072 ext 28588 or 21863Email: stephen.fenning3@nhs.scotNicola Harkins - Clinical Services ManagerEmail: nicola.harkins@nhs.scotApplicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training and that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required for practising as an eligible specialist in the UK.NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.#J-18808-Ljbffr