Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK seeks a Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine to enhance end-of-life care. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a multidisciplinary team and providing clinical excellence across various settings. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and significant experience in palliative medicine.

Benefits

8 weeks annual leave

Enhancements for unsocial hours

Overtime pay/toil

Intensity Supplement

Qualifications

• Full GMC and Specialist registration in palliative medicine.
• Broad and sustained experience in palliative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment and care for patients requiring palliative care.
• Work closely with Nurse Consultants and doctors.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Coordination

Adaptive Communication

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

Job description

Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine, London

Client: Sterling Cross

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6ded158c9ad1

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Enhancing palliative medical care in Kent, the Garden of England

Improving end-of-life care for Kentish people with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones remains the priority for one of UK’s most influential charities for specialist palliative and bereavement support. The charity aims to lead a new model of considerate, holistic care amid evolving national challenges.

We are seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join a highly experienced MDT at a Kent-based hospice rated fully “Good” or better, as part of an ambitious community-oriented transformation strategy.

As a Medical Consultant, you will lead treatment and care for patients requiring responsive, clinically excellent palliative/EOL care across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, working closely with Nurse Consultants, ACPs, and doctors from FY2 to Consultant level.

Your role will involve both direct patient contact and clinical development.

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

This position requires GMC’s Specialist Register for palliative medicine.

With advanced experience and registration in related areas, you may be eligible for a role as a Specialist Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Full GMC and Specialist registration (palliative medicine)
• (Essential) Broad and sustained experience in palliative medicine
• (Essential) Advanced clinical leadership, team coordination, and adaptive communication skills

Benefits include:

• 8 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Enhancements for unsocial hours and overtime pay/toil
• Intensity Supplement during second on-call rota participation