Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Palliative Medicine specialist to join their compassionate team at St Joseph’s Hospice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work primarily within the community while also covering inpatient wards. With a focus on delivering high-quality palliative care, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions. The position includes a fixed-term contract of 6 months, allowing you to make a significant impact during your tenure. If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for patients and their families, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

On-call supplement

London weighting allowance

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is essential.
• Specialist register for Palliative Medicine or within 6 months of completing training.

Responsibilities

• Join an established Palliative Care team primarily in the community.
• Provide cover to inpatient wards at St Joseph’s Hospice.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Management

Teaching Experience

Education

Diploma in Palliative Medicine

Masters Degree in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Location of work: St. Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street, London

Fixed term contract for 6 months (maternity locum), full time 10 PAs (4PAs Homerton and 6PAs St Joseph’s Hospice)

On-call commitment follows a 1:8 weeknights and weekends.

Salary: £93,666 - £126,281 per annum (pro rata) + 2% on call supplement + London weighting allowance

Main duties of the job

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to join an established Palliative Care team at St Joseph’s Hospice. The post at St Joseph’s hospice is primarily based within the community team and also providing cover to the inpatient wards. The main contract will be held by St Joseph's Hospice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is essential and applicants should be on the specialist register for Palliative Medicine or be within 6 months of completion of training.

Person specification

QUALIFICATION

• Full GMC registration with license to practise
• Diploma, Masters Degree or other higher degree in Palliative Medicine

TRAINING

• Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or within 6 months of attaining CCT / CESR in palliative medicine

RESEARCH, AUDIT AND TEACHING

• Evidence of critical thinking and the ability to apply evidence in clinical practice
• Recognition of the importance of on-going CPD
• Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of involvement in audit projects and quality improvement projects
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of experience and interest in development of self as teacher
• Experience of leading or significant contribution to audit groups

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Evidence of good personal organisation, including time management and meeting deadlines
• Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in handling difficult situations
• Evidence of ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, both as a member and as a leader
• Evidence of ability and willingness to work within a multicultural hospice and community
• Evidence of flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively within a team of consultants

MANAGEMENT

• Understanding of current issues facing the NHS and independent hospices
• Willingness to work with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team
• Appreciation of what makes a good leader, good manager and good team player
• Experience of leading service development at consultant level
• Experience of line management, educational supervision or preparing works schedule for trainees

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Andrew Tysoe-Calnon

Job title: Medical Director, St Joseph's Hospice

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 0208 525 6000

For further information or an informal visit at the hospice please contact Dr Andrew Tysoe-Calnon, Medical Director [e-mail] or 02085256000