Job overview
You will join the palliative care team of Saint Francis Hospice as a Specialty Doctor and be a key member of the hospice ward team and the hospice community teams, with the postholder joining as permanent member of the hospice medical workforce, which includes Consultants , speciality doctors and medical trainees (from the local GP training schemes and the London/KSS Palliative Care Specialist Training scheme). Saint Francis Hospice is situated in the village of Havering-atte-Bower, near the London/Essex border, just 4 miles from Romford. The hospice serves the people of outer East London (Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering), also Brentwood in Southwest Essex, and the near parts of West Essex, providing 18 hospice beds. The hospice also provides community palliative care services to Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Brentwood (with Redbridge cover out of hours). The hospice has an excellent reputation. It was awarded ‘Outstanding’ status at last CQC inspection. There is a strong commitment to education, training and professional development.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is the local hospitals trust and holds the NHS contracts for the Consultants and Specialty Doctors in Palliative Care in the region, but the post is fully seconded to the hospice/community for day-to-day work.
Main duties of the job
This post enables the development of portfolio career in palliative medicine. The postholder will be hospice based, supporting both the hospice ward and the community.
Part 1 of the JD introduces Saint Francis Hospice and describes a summary of this role.
Part 2 provides some detail about the BHRUT Macmillan Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team. We work closely with this team in our day-to-day clinical care, educational outreach and strategically, to improve access to and delivery of specialist palliative, supportive and end of life care in all settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Palliative Medicine role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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