About this role
Job summary
At Community Hospice, we're here to help people live as well as they can for as long as they can.
We're looking for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our senior medical team and help shape the future of palliative and end of life care across our community.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference, providing expert clinical leadership, supporting colleagues, influencing service development and helping more people access the care and support they need.
Main duties of the job
You're an experienced, compassionate clinician who combines excellent clinical expertise with a collaborative approach. You care about improving services, developing others and delivering person-centred care, ensuring people receive the care that is right for them, when they need it most.
Provide senior medical input to the multidisciplinary team, supporting patients in the inpatient unit, hospital and community settings Take clinical responsibility for the care of patients under your supervision, ensuring safe, effective and personalised care Work closely with health and social care colleagues to provide joined-up, seamless care across organisational boundaries, helping ensure patients experience continuity of care Contribute to the day-to-day running of the medical service, including clinical administration where needed
Why join us?
Make a meaningful difference to patients and families every dayWork alongside a skilled, supportive and multidisciplinary teamInfluence service development and innovation across hospice and community careContribute to education, quality improvement and researchHelp shape a role that reflects your interests, expertise and strengths
About us
At Community Hospice, we have one purpose, helping people living with a terminal illness to live as well as they can for as long as they can. Our Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team plays a key role in this, helping people stay independent, active, and connected for as long as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Were looking for a compassionate and experienced clinician who brings both clinical expertise and a collaborative, thoughtful approach to their work. Youll be confident working across different settings and with a wide range of colleagues, be able to balance clinical leadership with hands-on care. Youll be someone who listens, communicates clearly and works in partnership with patients, families and professionals. Youll be motivated by improving care, supporting others to grow and helping shape services that respond to the needs of our community. Most importantly, youll share our commitment to delivering personalised, high-quality palliative care that respects what matters most to each individual.
Please see the job description attached for more information.
Person Specification
Personal qualities Essential
Youre compassionate, thoughtful and patient-focused You bring energy, curiosity and a drive to improve care Youre flexible and open to new ways of working You act with integrity and professionalism You value inclusion and respect different perspectives
Skills and approach Essential
You communicate with clarity, warmth and honesty You build strong relationships and work collaboratively Youre able to lead, influence and support others Youre comfortable managing complexity and challenge You use evidence and insight to inform your decisions Youre confident using digital tools to support care
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months)
Experience Essential
Strong clinical experience in palliative medicine and related fields Experience working across inpatient and community settings Confidence working within multidisciplinary teams Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement or research Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately A commitment to person-centred, inclusive care
Desirable
Additional experience in areas such as frailty, oncology, general practice or acute medicine Experience in teaching, mentoring or education roles Experience working across organisational boundaries and with system partners Knowledge of research methods and applying evidence to practice Experience supporting service development or change
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).
Employer details Employer name Community Hospice
Address Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
185 Bostall Hill
London
SE2 0GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://communityhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)