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 atSt Joseph’s Hospicein 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: 22ndApril 2026
Interview date: TBC
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).
Join a team that values your vision as much as your clinical skill.Apply today and help us redefine what modern palliative care looks like in the heart of London!
This role is primarily community-based, with inpatient ward cover, serving the vibrant and ethnically diverse population of Newham, Tower Hamlets, City, and Hackney.
For further information or an informal visit at the hospice please contact Dr Rachel Black, CEOR.Black@stjh.org.uk/ 020 85256000
For full details and main responsibilities of the role please view the job descriptions and person specification.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
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