Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our established clinical leadership team.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate, collaborative and innovative clinician to work alongside senior doctors, consultant nurses and allied health professionals in delivering an ambitious new strategy for palliative and end of life care. The post is suitable for both newly appointed and experienced consultants and is offered on a full-time basis from, or before, November 2026. Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

This role, which includes 1:7 on call, will focus on:

• Delivering high quality consultant level clinical care across hospice services.
• Leading clinical community work within a designated borough alongside the nurse and AHP leads.
• Supporting the Medical Director at strategic and operational levels.
• Contributing to quality improvement, audit or service evaluation.
• Supporting clinical supervision of resident doctors.
• Be part of the medical consultant body offering senior support to the organisation, including on call clinical cover across community (5 boroughs) and the inpatient unit.

About us
St Christophers was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and she led the development of the modern hospice movement. Fully committed to delivering education and research programmes alongside expert practice related to the experiences of death, dying and loss, we aim to provide a holistic approach to our care, offering help and support at home as well as in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Operating from two locations, one in Sydenham and one in Orpington, our efforts are focused on meeting the goals of people with a life shortening condition and supporting their families and carers wherever we can. Our reach spans across a diverse population of approximately 1.6 million people within the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We employ around 500 staff (including bank staff) who work within the community and across our two patient sites. We are supported by around 950 volunteers, many of whom provide their invaluable services on a regular basis.

St Christophers is a charity, led by a Board of Trustees and we raise significant funds each year through the generosity and commitment of our local communities. In addition, we raise funds through commercial activities, including charity shops to provide care and support free at the point of need

Details
Date posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321917
Job locations: St Christopher's - Sydenham, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 6DZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Job Role: Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Tenure: 8 months FTC
Hours: 1.0 WTE post(LTFT will be considered) plus 0.5 PA on call supplement
Location: Sydenham/Bromley, SE London

Please see the job description for detail. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the Medical Director Dr Sara Robbins via s.robbins@stchristophers.org.uk.

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers atwww.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button below.

Closing date: 3rd September 2026
Interviews: 22nd September 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• ESSENTIAL: Medical Degree, Registration with GMC and n specialist register for Palliative Care

Desirable

• DESIREABLE: Recognised postgraduate qualification in Education, Masters or MD / PhD in subject relevant to Palliative Care

Experience
Essential

• ESSENTIAL: Comprehensive clinical experience in Specialist Palliative Medicine in a hospital and community settings

Desirable

• DESIREABLE: NHS Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

St Christopher’s Hospice is an equal opportunities employer.