Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine in London)

Sterling Cross Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Kent is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to enhance end-of-life care. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent palliative care. The position includes substantial patient contact and clinical development, with a focus on holistic care for patients and their families.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 8 weeks

Continued NHS pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Unsocial hours enhancements

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Broad and sustained experience within palliative medicine.
• Advanced clinical leadership and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment and care of patients requiring palliative care.
• Work closely with Nurse Consultants and other medical professionals.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Coordination

Adaptive Communication

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

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 requiring responsive, clinically excellent palliative/EOL care on 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 (including bank holidays)
• Continued NHS pension scheme* or enhanced group pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Unsocial hours enhancements and overtime pay/toil
• Intensity Supplement upon participation in second on-call rota
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Subsidised meals on duty
• And more

*Eligibility criteria apply