Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to provide specialist care across community settings and hospitals. The role offers the opportunity to lead and supervise trainees while participating in clinical governance. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in palliative care and excellent leadership skills. Flexible working conditions and collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in Palliative Medicine.
• Experience in supervising medical trainees and leading teams.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care to patients in the community and hospital settings.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings and collaborate with teams.
• Support and lead the day hospice activities.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Leadership skills

Clinical governance

Education

Consultant qualification in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

259-MED665SBH

10PAs

St Joseph's Hospice and Newham Hospital are seeking a substantive consultant to join their team on a joint contract.

The Consultant in Palliative Medicine will provide specialist care to community, hospital, and hospice patients. The role is divided equally between St Joseph’s Hospice (STJH) and Newham University Hospital, with a 5:5 split of programmed activities per week.

The consultant will participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota.

There is flexibility to develop aspects of the hospice posts following discussions within the team.

Clinical responsibilities:

• The consultants are responsible for St Joseph's Hospice patients in City and Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Newham, divided into two areas.
• They will work at Newham University Hospital providing consultant input to the hospital palliative care team.
• Provide consultant input to weekly MDT meetings for both community areas and hospital.
• Undertake caseload reviews, visits, and provide advice.
• Support and lead the day hospice.
• Cross cover each other for leave, including ward cover and hospital cover as needed.

About Barts Health:

One of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, aiming for excellence and innovation in healthcare. We are committed to high standards of safety, care, and staff wellbeing, guided by our WeCare values.

Managerial responsibilities:

• Support medical team members in the community.
• Collaborate with nursing leads in the community team.
• Act as a clinical or educational supervisor for trainees.
• Provide leadership in clinical governance, education, audit, or research, as per individual interests.

This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025.