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Job description

Overgate Hospice

Doctor (Fully Qualified)

The closing date is 01 November 2026

Job summary

Job summary

Overgate is the Hospice that serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981 It has grown since then to provide specialist palliative care to twelve inpatient beds (one of which is a booked respite bed for patients with specialist palliative care needs) and day hospice services both within the hospice and at hubs throughout Calderdale. The Hospice also provides bereavement care and counselling, specialist palliative care social work services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, chaplaincy services, diversional therapies and a 24-hour advice line for professionals. Our aspirations include development of services to support patients in their own homes, and we have a team of Specialist Palliative Care Community Educators to support primary care professionals in the palliative care they deliver; this will strengthen our good relationship with local primary care services. In 2024 ground will be broken to start the building of a new purpose built sixteen bedded single room occupancy hospice within the grounds of the current hospice

CHfTs Medical Director provides Overgate Hospice with its Responsible Officer for Revalidation. Overgates patients have access to diagnostic services at CHfT and doctors have access to the trust intranet, including diagnostics results services, and electronic patient record (EPR) systems including CHfTs EPR, SystmOne, PPM (the local oncology electronic record) and PASWEB (where patients results can be accessed)

Main duties of the job

To provide medical care to inpatients at Overgate Hospice, alongside the multi-professional team.

To provide medical input to Day Hospice patients at Overgate Hospice, with good independent decision-making skills.

To provide support to primary care teams and other professionals.

To support and advise any medical colleagues & students who are more junior/less experienced in palliative medicine.

To participate in the non-resident on-call rota.

To maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy.

To ensure confidentiality of information is always preserved, whether at, or away from work.

To be involved in audit, research, and service development programmes as appropriate.

To participate actively in multi-professional discussions and meetings.

To help ensure that the high standard of medical care and support for carers and families at the Hospice is maintained.

To work closely with the Medical Director and Associate Specialist, to ensure provision of medical input throughout the Hospice.

To maintain standards and quality of care throughout the services delivered by the Hospice, by participating in standard setting and audit, attending relevant meetings, and contributing to Hospice policies, procedures, and guidelines.

To support the development of clinical governance, including a commitment to clinical audit, risk management, staff development, peer review and appraisal within the Hospice governance framework.

About us

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.

However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans will modernise and expand our existing facilities to transform the environment in which we care for our patients

Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£198.78 a day per 8 hour day - £99.39 on call 4 hour session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0115-26-0024

Job locations

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Doctor (Fully Qualified)

Salary

£198.78 per 8-hour day

£99.39 per on call session

Hours 32 hours = 4 x 8hr days = 0.8 WTE per week

(Tuesdays - Fridays 8.30am-5pm)

PLUS 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on call

Weeknights 5.00pm 8.30am = 1 session

Weekends Sat 8.30am - Mon 8.30am = 6 sessions

Contract Fixed term 12 months

Salary details

Overgate contributes to the cost of medical indemnity insurance

NHS pensions can be continued but not started in this role

Annual Leave Six weeks + ten public holidays (all pro rata)

Employer Overgate Hospice (not NHS)

Responsible to and supervised by Dr Rachel Sheils, Medical Director

Accountable to Tracey Wilcocks, Chief Executive

Closing date Sunday 01/11/2026

Interviews Week commencing 09/11/2026

Applications

Applications written using AI are strongly discouraged. Spoken communication is extremely important in this role. Interviews may be terminated if spoken language is at a significantly lower standard than the written application

Sponsorship

As a charity, Overgate does NOT provide sponsorship

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness

Job Summary

The Hospice doctors work closely with the enthusiastic, experienced, multi-professional team, ensuring a high standard of medical care

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice

Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2

Previous employment as a doctor in the NHS

Excellence in both written and spoken English language

Key Working Relationships

Medical Director

Director of Clinical Services, Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Medical Team

Nursing Teams in Day Hospice & Inpatient Unit

Multidisciplinary team

Community and Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Teams

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

High standards of medical and holistic care to patients & families

Support and advise less experienced colleagues & students

Participate in the non-resident on-call rota

Maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy, protecting the security of confidential data

Work collaboratively with all Hospice colleagues, including multi-professional discussions and meetings

Professional

Maintain standards and quality of care by participating in all aspects of good governance (audit, risk management, quality improvement, CPD, incident reporting & reflection, service development etc

Education

Engage with medical appraisal and revalidation

Participate in internal and external education sessions (attending and delivering)

Additional Information

The post-holder must participate in the on-call rota for the Inpatient Unit at a frequency of 1 in 5. This is non-resident and consultant advice is available 24/7 by telephone

At weekends, on-call duties include a ward round, any admissions, and then to be available (non-resident) for telephone or in-person care of inpatients

Prospective Cover Doctors provide prospective cover for each others leave

Any additional week day and on-call sessions worked to back-fill others leave attracts sessional payment at the usual rate

Study & Training

The post includes 2 hours non-clinical time /week

The Hospice is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and will grant study leave with funding where appropriate

The main palliative medicine journals are available via Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) Library

A laptop is provided for work purposes

Hospice Medical Staffing

This post is one of five medical posts totalling 2.6 WTE plus a full time ACP

We also host a GP trainee (up to 0.4 WTE)

The Medical Director is appointed jointly with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Overgate (0.9 WTE Hospice, 0.1 WTE CHFT)

Consultant telephone support is available 24/7

Administrative support is available

There is a medical team office

Overgate Hospice

Overgate Hospice serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981. In August 2026 we opened our new inpatient unit, providing an outstanding environment for both patients and staff

We are situated between Huddersfield and Halifax, close to the M62

We provide specialist palliative inpatient care, Day Hospice services, respite, bereavement care, counselling, specialist social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary & diversional therapies, chaplaincy services, and a 24-hour advice line for professionals

Overgate has an excellent relationship with CHFT, which provides our Revalidation Responsible Officer function and access to diagnostic services for patients

The medical team has access to CHFTs clinical systems and library services

Overgate provides e-learning via Blue Stream Academy

The Hospice has Wi-Fi access for staff and service usersOur fundraising team that generates most of our income, supplemented by some funding from West Yorkshire ICB

Calderdale Palliative Care Team

The community palliative care team is employed by CHFT

The palliative care team for the local hospital is based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Appointment Procedure

The appointment will be by application and interview

It is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening, references and GMC-prescribed checks

The successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of hepatitis B immunity status

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice and have up to date medical indemnity insurance. Certificates must be produced prior to appointment

General Duties & Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation

The employee must:

Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Complete Hospice mandatory training

Comply with all Hospice policies & procedures at all times and participate in the development and implementation of policies

Be actively involved in Governance and support the audit cycle

Always maintain strict confidentiality, in all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act and GDPR

Demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally

Adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full registration with the GMC, and a GMC licence to practiceEssentialCertification & direct check

As a minimum, completion of two years foundation training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseasEssentialApplication, Interview, and references

Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)EssentialApplication, interviews and references

Desirable

Completion of Core Medical training or equivalent

M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Role-specific requirements

Essential

Ability to attend the Hospice within 60 minutes (maximum) when required during on-call periods

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field

Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)

A commitment to continuous personal and professional development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Maintain confidentiality

Communicate at an excellent standard in spoken and written English

Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems

Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline

Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, and co-operation in setting the on-call rota

Recognises and respects the skills of Hospice colleagues, and collaborates effectively

Personal attributes

Essential

Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate HospiceEssentialApplication & Interview

Positive professional approach and image

Emotionally resilient, is aware of the need for good structures of support to cope with palliative medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

Doctor (Fully Qualified)

Salary

£198.78 per 8-hour day

£99.39 per on call session

Hours 32 hours = 4 x 8hr days = 0.8 WTE per week

(Tuesdays - Fridays 8.30am-5pm)

PLUS 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on call

Weeknights 5.00pm 8.30am = 1 session

Weekends Sat 8.30am - Mon 8.30am = 6 sessions

Contract Fixed term 12 months

Salary details

Overgate contributes to the cost of medical indemnity insurance

NHS pensions can be continued but not started in this role

Annual Leave Six weeks + ten public holidays (all pro rata)

Employer Overgate Hospice (not NHS)

Responsible to and supervised by Dr Rachel Sheils, Medical Director

Accountable to Tracey Wilcocks, Chief Executive

Closing date Sunday 01/11/2026

Interviews Week commencing 09/11/2026

Applications

Applications written using AI are strongly discouraged. Spoken communication is extremely important in this role. Interviews may be terminated if spoken language is at a significantly lower standard than the written application

Sponsorship

As a charity, Overgate does NOT provide sponsorship

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness

Job Summary

The Hospice doctors work closely with the enthusiastic, experienced, multi-professional team, ensuring a high standard of medical care

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice

Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2

Previous employment as a doctor in the NHS

Excellence in both written and spoken English language

Key Working Relationships

Medical Director

Director of Clinical Services, Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Medical Team

Nursing Teams in Day Hospice & Inpatient Unit

Multidisciplinary team

Community and Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Teams

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

High standards of medical and holistic care to patients & families

Support and advise less experienced colleagues & students

Participate in the non-resident on-call rota

Maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy, protecting the security of confidential data

Work collaboratively with all Hospice colleagues, including multi-professional discussions and meetings

Professional

Maintain standards and quality of care by participating in all aspects of good governance (audit, risk management, quality improvement, CPD, incident reporting & reflection, service development etc

Education

Engage with medical appraisal and revalidation

Participate in internal and external education sessions (attending and delivering)

Additional Information

The post-holder must participate in the on-call rota for the Inpatient Unit at a frequency of 1 in 5. This is non-resident and consultant advice is available 24/7 by telephone

At weekends, on-call duties include a ward round, any admissions, and then to be available (non-resident) for telephone or in-person care of inpatients

Prospective Cover Doctors provide prospective cover for each others leave

Any additional week day and on-call sessions worked to back-fill others leave attracts sessional payment at the usual rate

Study & Training

The post includes 2 hours non-clinical time /week

The Hospice is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and will grant study leave with funding where appropriate

The main palliative medicine journals are available via Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) Library

A laptop is provided for work purposes

Hospice Medical Staffing

This post is one of five medical posts totalling 2.6 WTE plus a full time ACP

We also host a GP trainee (up to 0.4 WTE)

The Medical Director is appointed jointly with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Overgate (0.9 WTE Hospice, 0.1 WTE CHFT)

Consultant telephone support is available 24/7

Administrative support is available

There is a medical team office

Overgate Hospice

Overgate Hospice serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981. In August 2026 we opened our new inpatient unit, providing an outstanding environment for both patients and staff

We are situated between Huddersfield and Halifax, close to the M62

We provide specialist palliative inpatient care, Day Hospice services, respite, bereavement care, counselling, specialist social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary & diversional therapies, chaplaincy services, and a 24-hour advice line for professionals

Overgate has an excellent relationship with CHFT, which provides our Revalidation Responsible Officer function and access to diagnostic services for patients

The medical team has access to CHFTs clinical systems and library services

Overgate provides e-learning via Blue Stream Academy

The Hospice has Wi-Fi access for staff and service usersOur fundraising team that generates most of our income, supplemented by some funding from West Yorkshire ICB

Calderdale Palliative Care Team

The community palliative care team is employed by CHFT

The palliative care team for the local hospital is based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Appointment Procedure

The appointment will be by application and interview

It is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening, references and GMC-prescribed checks

The successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of hepatitis B immunity status

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice and have up to date medical indemnity insurance. Certificates must be produced prior to appointment

General Duties & Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation

The employee must:

Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Complete Hospice mandatory training

Comply with all Hospice policies & procedures at all times and participate in the development and implementation of policies

Be actively involved in Governance and support the audit cycle

Always maintain strict confidentiality, in all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act and GDPR

Demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally

Adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full registration with the GMC, and a GMC licence to practiceEssentialCertification & direct check

As a minimum, completion of two years foundation training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseasEssentialApplication, Interview, and references

Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)EssentialApplication, interviews and references

Desirable

Completion of Core Medical training or equivalent

M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Role-specific requirements

Essential

Ability to attend the Hospice within 60 minutes (maximum) when required during on-call periods

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field

Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)

A commitment to continuous personal and professional development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Maintain confidentiality

Communicate at an excellent standard in spoken and written English

Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems

Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline

Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, and co-operation in setting the on-call rota

Recognises and respects the skills of Hospice colleagues, and collaborates effectively

Personal attributes

Essential

Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate HospiceEssentialApplication & Interview

Positive professional approach and image

Emotionally resilient, is aware of the need for good structures of support to cope with palliative medicine

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at an excellent standard in English - in speech and writing, and to maintain confidentiality
  • Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline
  • Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, including co-operation in setting the on-call rota
  • Able to recognise and respect the skills of others within the whole Hospice team and effectively collaborate with colleagues

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field
  • Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)
  • A commitment to personal development and continuing medical education

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice
  • Positive professional approach and image
  • Emotionally resilient, and has an awareness of the need for good structures of support to cope with death and dying within the field of palliative medicine

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC, and as of 16.11.2009, a GMC licence to practice
  • As a minimum, completion of two foundation years training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseas
  • Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)

Desirable

  • Completion of Core Medical training (post-foundation) medical experience or equivalent
  • M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.
Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at an excellent standard in English - in speech and writing, and to maintain confidentiality
  • Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline
  • Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, including co-operation in setting the on-call rota
  • Able to recognise and respect the skills of others within the whole Hospice team and effectively collaborate with colleagues

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field
  • Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)
  • A commitment to personal development and continuing medical education

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice
  • Positive professional approach and image
  • Emotionally resilient, and has an awareness of the need for good structures of support to cope with death and dying within the field of palliative medicine

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC, and as of 16.11.2009, a GMC licence to practice
  • As a minimum, completion of two foundation years training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseas
  • Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)

Desirable

  • Completion of Core Medical training (post-foundation) medical experience or equivalent
  • M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£198.78 a day per 8 hour day - £99.39 on call 4 hour session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0115-26-0024

Job locations

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom


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