Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Sterling Cross Careers; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine in London to enhance holistic end-of-life care for patients. The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team at a reputable Kent-based hospice, leading treatment plans and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. The role demands GMC Specialist registration in palliative medicine and offers generous benefits including extensive annual leave and additional pay for unsocial hours.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 8 weeks per year (incl. bank holidays)

Unsocial hours enhancements and overtime pay/toil

Intensity Supplement for second on-call rota participation

Qualifications

• Full GMC and Specialist registration (palliative medicine) required.
• Extensive experience in palliative care environments essential.
• Advanced clinical leadership and team coordination skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment and care of patients requiring palliative/EOL care.
• Involvement in both patient contact and clinical development.
• Work closely with MDT members including Nurse Consultants and ACPs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Adaptive communication

Education

Full GMC and Specialist registration in palliative medicine

Broad and sustained experience in palliative medicine

Job description

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

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 utmost priority for one of UK’s most influential charities for specialist palliative and bereavement support – striving to lead a new model of considerate, holistic care in the face of evolving national challenges.

As part of an ambitious and community-oriented transformation strategy, we are looking for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join this highly experienced MDT of medical, health and social care practitioners at a Kent-based hospice rated fully “Good” or better.

As a Medical Consultant, you’ll lead the treatment and care of patients who require responsive, clinically excellent palliative/EOL care on an inpatient, outpatient and at-home basis, in close conjunction with Nurse Consultants, ACPs, and doctors from FY2 through to Consultant level.

Your role will be multi-factorial, encompassing both patient contact and clinical development.

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

This position requires you to be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for palliative medicine.

However, with advanced experience in palliative care environments and specialist registration in an associated area, you may be eligible to join as a Specialist Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

Person specification:

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

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Annual leave allowance of 8 weeks per year (incl. bank holidays)
• Unsocial hours enhancements and overtime pay/toil
• Intensity Supplement upon participation in second on-call rota