Job summarySt Joseph's Hospice has a brilliant vacancy for a Specialist Palliative Care Physician at either Consultant or Lead Consultant level, dependent on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference to the palliative and end of life care experiences of our wonderfully diverse and extensive local communities. The post holder will influence the shape of palliative medicine and hospice care in one of the oldest and largest hospices in England.
Main duties of the jobYou will need:
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine, or eligibility for entry within six months of interview.
- Experience of specialist palliative and end of life care at Consultant level or senior training level.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent Royal College qualification.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of teaching and supporting healthcare professionals.
About usSt Josephs Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.
Our specialist palliative care services delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.
Why work for us?- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket loan
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
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Job responsibilitiesThe Consultant in Palliative Medicine will provide expert specialist palliative care to patients and families across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care for people with life-limiting illnesses and those approaching the end of life. They will contribute to clinical leadership, education, quality improvement and service development while supporting the hospice's strategic objectives and values.
The Consultant will provide specialist clinical advice to healthcare professionals across the wider health and care system and work collaboratively with NHS and community partners to improve the quality of palliative and end of life care.
The postholder will have management responsibilities for resident and trainee doctors.
For more information on the key duties, please see the recruitment pack attached.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 
