PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN 0.5-1.0 FTE Permanent Position

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is inviting applications for a permanent Palliative Care Physician in Southampton, UK. This role offers a chance to practice comprehensive palliative medicine across various settings. The ideal candidate will have an MD and commitment to interdisciplinary care with opportunities for teaching and mentoring residents.

Qualifications

• Eligible for independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Strong commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative medicine across various settings.
• Conduct inpatient consultations and outpatient pain management.

Skills

Collaborative care

Palliative medicine expertise

Education

MD with CCFP, RCPSC, or equivalent certification

Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care

Job description

Brightshores Health System (Brightshores) and the Grey Bruce Palliative Medicine Group are inviting applications for a permanent Palliative Care Physician to join our dedicated, collaborative team serving patients and families across Grey and Bruce Counties.

This is a rewarding opportunity to practice comprehensive, consultative, and shared-care palliative medicine across a diverse range of settings — including inpatient consultations, outpatient pain and symptom management clinics, community outreach, and a 9‑bed residential hospice. You’ll be part of an experienced and collegial group of physicians committed to excellence in patient‑centered care, education, and innovation.

About Brightshores Health System

Brightshores Health System operates six hospitals across the Grey Bruce region, with its Level 2 regional referral centre located in the City of Owen Sound. Brightshores offers a full complement of specialty services, including Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Surgery (ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Urology). Our smaller rural hospitals in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton, and Wiarton provide essential inpatient, emergency, and ambulatory care services — ensuring integrated and accessible healthcare across the region.

About the Grey Bruce Palliative Medicine Group

Our team of six physicians with enhanced skills in palliative care provides comprehensive coverage across all sectors — hospitals, hospice, community, and long‑term care. We offer home visits and 24/7 on‑call support to patients in private residences, residential hospice, long‑term care homes, and supportive housing environments.

Together, we support a monthly roster of 100–120 community‑based patients. We also have strong academic ties with Western University and McMaster University, offering exciting opportunities to teach and mentor residents in palliative medicine.

Qualifications

• MD with CCFP, RCPSC, or equivalent certification
• Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care (CAC), Palliative Medicine Subspecialty, or equivalent training and experience
• Eligible for independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Strong commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary care

Compensation

• Competitive remuneration through the Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) or Fee‑for‑Service (FFS) model, as preferred
• Community Palliative Care On‑Call (CPOC) funding available

Why Owen Sound and Grey Bruce?

Nestled between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, Grey Bruce offers stunning natural beauty, four‑season recreation, and an exceptional quality of life. Owen Sound combines small‑town friendliness with vibrant arts, culture, and excellent schools — all just two hours from Toronto and Pearson International Airport. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, paddling, or simply relaxing by the water, this is a place where you can build both a career and a life.

Interested applicants are invited to contact:

Mrs. Jennifer Mouillierat – Office Manager, Grey Bruce Palliative Medicine Group
📧 [e-mail]