This post is open to applicants from either a nursing or paramedic background, providing they meet advanced practice and prescribing criteria. Informal enquiries about hours and experience welcome.

Job Summary

The Ayrshire Hospice delivers specialised palliative care to the community of Ayrshire and Arran. As an integral part of our team, you will utilise advanced practice skills to assess, diagnose, and manage complex patient needs across both in-patient and community care settings. Strong leadership abilities will be crucial as you provide guidance, supervision, and support to colleagues, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will facilitate effective collaboration within our multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. Committed to ongoing professional development, you will contribute to the advancement of palliative care practices, working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement innovative approaches to care delivery. Flexibility to participate in on-call duties and contribute to various projects as needed is essential. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and families facing life-limiting illness within the Ayrshire and Arran community.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care to join our supportive, multi‑professional hospice team in Ayrshire. This is an opportunity to deliver outstanding, person‑centred care to patients and families while developing your expertise within a consultant‑led, values‑driven service.

Whether you are building a long‑term career in palliative medicine or seeking high‑quality specialty experience in a nurturing environment, this role offers meaningful clinical work, development, and support.

About the Role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary palliative care team, providing specialist medical care to patients across hospice inpatient and community settings. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will support the education and supervision of colleagues, contributing to a culture of learning and excellence in care.

You will have dedicated SPA to develop Ayrshire hospice in line with the new strategy.

You will be clinically supported by an experienced Consultant team and participate in a non‑resident on‑call rota, ensuring high‑quality specialist advice is available out of hours.