Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job overview

CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Employer: Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Substantive contract full time 10 PAs

Salary:  £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata + 2% on call supplement + London weighting allowance

Ready to Lead and Innovate in the Heart of East London?

Are you a passionate Palliative Medicine specialist looking for a role that combines clinical excellence with true community impact? This is your chance to join the prestigious, well-established team at St Joseph’s Hospice in a role that truly makes a difference.

Why This Role is Unique: This isn't just a consultant post; it’s a chance to work across the full spectrum of palliative care. Your role bridges the gap between our vibrant 24-bed inpatient unit and a dynamic community service. You’ll be serving the beautifully diverse populations of Hackney, Newham, and Tower Hamlets, supported by an incredible multi-lingual advocacy team and a world-class complementary therapies centre.

Closing date:  22nd April 2026

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Clinical Leadership: Lead the charge in both ward-based and community settings.
• Innovation & Research: We don’t just follow best practices—we create them. You’ll have the freedom to develop specialist interests, from pioneering research to building vital links with underserved groups, like the homeless community.
• Education: Share your expertise through our busy, active Education Centre, shaping the next generation of palliative care professionals.

The Essentials:

• Balance: A sustainable 1:8 on-call rota (weeknights and weekends).
• Qualifications: Full GMC registration with a license to practise. You should be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (or within 6 months of your CCT).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details and main responsibilities of the role please view the job descriptions and person specification.