Locally Employed Doctor (FY3 EQUIVALENT)
Rowans Hospice
| Company | Rowans Hospice |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | Purbrook |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
• Locally Employed Doctor (FY3 EQUIVALENT) - Rowans Hospice
Locally Employed Doctor (FY3 EQUIVALENT)
Purbrook
Job Title: Locally Employed Doctor (FY3 EQUIVALENT)
Location: Purbrook
Hours: 24 per week (plus on-call)
Salary: MT03 (£52,656 FTE)
Closing date: 30/04/2026
DBS check required? Yes
To apply for this job, please complete the Online Application Form.
If you would prefer us to post you an application form, please call
023 9225 0001 .
Description
Inpatient Specialist Palliative Care Service
Locally Employed Doctor (FY3 equivalent) (start date August 2026)
Rowans Hospice is a charity that provides free care and support to adults and their families living in the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire region who have a life-limiting illness. We work in partnership with Portsmouth University Hospital NHS trust and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to offer community, day and inpatient specialist services.
The position of Locally Employed Doctor (FY3 equivalent) is for 6 months in the first instance with the potential to extend to 12, ideal for those wishing to gain more experience in a Hospice setting. The post is equally well suited to those considering entering training or an SAS career in the specialty, as well as candidates seeking palliative medicine experience prior to entering another specialty or GP training. This is a less than full time post (3 days/week) with a full time on call commitment, with the job plan subject to mutual agreement.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team within our inpatient unit, working alongside Consultants, SAS and Resident Doctors and colleagues across clinical and support services. The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of safe, high-quality specialist inpatient palliative care by the medical team. The role includes involvement in education, audit and quality improvement, and supporting a team culture that strives to make a meaningful impact on every patient’s experience. You will help us evolve services through reflective practice, compassionate communication and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
The role includes participation in the non-resident on-call rota, which provides cover for Rowans Hospice inpatient unit on a 1 in 5 pattern including weekends and bank holidays, with Consultant / SAS support available at all times. We regret that other than suitable emergency sleeping arrangements, on-call accommodation cannot be provided; doctors are required to remain within one hour’s travelling distance at all times whilst on-call.
What we offer
Annual and Study Leave will be paid pro rata (FTE 30 days Annual; 2 days Study in 6 months).
Salary: Pay scale MT-03 with 5% of FTE availability supplement for on-call.
In addition to working for a meaningful cause, we provide:
✔️ Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)
✔️Continuous service recognised service if transferring from NHS
✔️ Health & wellbeing programme
✔️ Employee Assistance Programme
✔️ DSE equipment & uniforms provided
✔️ Generous holiday allowance
✔️ Career development opportunities
✔️ Blue Light Card membership
Requirements
Suitable candidates must be eligible for full registration with the GMC and have completed their Foundation Training. Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of the current immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Essential and Desirable Competencies can be found in the Person Specification.
For further information and to discuss the posts available please contact Dr Katie Jerram (Medical Director) on [email protected], or on telephone 023 9225 0001 Option #1.
Rowans Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Rowans Hospice is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults needing our care and support. Subsequently, our recruitment process is thorough, ensuring a consistent and detailed approach to gather information from and about candidates so that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Closing date: 30/4/26
Interview date: 11/5/26
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