Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Posted 11 hours 29 minutes ago by NHS
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: 13th May 2026
Main duties of the jobWhat 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.
- Balance: A sustainable 1:8 on call rota (weeknights and weekends).
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. You should be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (or within 6 months of your CCT).
Join a team that values your vision as much as your clinical skill. This role is primarily community based, with inpatient ward cover, serving the vibrant and ethnically diverse population of Newham, Tower Hamlets, City, and Hackney.
St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA