Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 293-Consultant-399-STJH
- Employer
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Joseph's Hospice
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Employer: Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location of work: St. Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street, London
Substantive contract full time 10 PAs
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata + 2% on call supplement + London weighting allowance
Ready to Lead and Innovate in the Heart of East London?
Are you a passionate Palliative Medicine specialist looking for a role that combines clinical excellence with true community impact? This is your chance to join the prestigious, well-established team at St Joseph’s Hospice in a role that truly makes a difference.
Why This Role is Unique:
This isn't just a consultant post; it’s a chance to work across the full spectrum of palliative care. Your role bridges the gap between our vibrant 24-bed inpatient unit and a dynamic community service. You’ll be serving the beautifully diverse populations of Hackney, Newham, and Tower Hamlets, supported by an incredible multi-lingual advocacy team and a world-class complementary therapies centre.
Closing date: 22nd April 2026
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Clinical Leadership: Lead the charge in both ward-based and community settings.
- Innovation & Research: We don’t just follow best practices—we create them. You’ll have the freedom to develop specialist interests, from pioneering research to building vital links with underserved groups, like the homeless community.
- Education: Share your expertise through our busy, active Education Centre, shaping the next generation of palliative care professionals.
The Essentials:
- Balance: A sustainable 1:8 on-call rota (weeknights and weekends).
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration with a license to practise. You should be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (or within 6 months of your CCT).
Working for our organisation
Join a team that values your vision as much as your clinical skill. Apply today and help us redefine what modern palliative care looks like in the heart of London!
This role is primarily community-based, with inpatient ward cover, serving the vibrant and ethnically diverse population of Newham, Tower Hamlets, City, and Hackney.
For further information or an informal visit at the hospice please contact Dr Rachel Black, CEO [email protected] / 020 85256000
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details and main responsibilities of the role please view the job descriptions and person specification.
Person specification
QUALIFICATION
Essential criteria
- MRCP/MRCGP/FRCP or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration with license to practise
Desirable criteria
- Diploma, Masters Degree or other higher degree in Palliative Medicine
TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Should be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or within 6 months of attaining CCT / CESR in palliative medicine
RESEARCH, AUDIT AND TEACHING
Essential criteria
- Evidence of critical thinking and the ability to apply evidence in clinical practice
- Recognition of the importance of on-going CPD
- Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of involvement in audit projects and quality improvement projects
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Evidence of experience and interest in development of self as teacher
- Experience of leading or significant contribution to audit groups
MANAGEMENT
Essential criteria
- Understanding of current issues facing the NHS and independent hospices
- Appreciation of what makes a good leader, good manager and good team player
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading service development at consultant level
- Experience of line management, educational supervision or preparing works schedule for trainees
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Rachel Black
- Job title
- Chief Executive
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 85256000
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