Job Title: Lead Hospice Consultant
Location: St John's Wood
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 32 hours per week
Salary: £93,600 per annum, plus on call
We are seeking a Lead Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our client's esteemed Hospice Day Care Unit and Outpatient Services.
They will hold clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the Hospice Day Care Unit and Outpatient Services, as well as providing cover for the Consultant in Palliative Medicine overseeing the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team and Hospice IPU.
Additionally, the Lead Consultant will offer leadership, support, and supervision to the medical team.
Situated in St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, in close proximity to Central London, our independent private Hospital has garnered recognition as the top-ranked facility in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Notably, all proceeds contribute to supporting our onsite Hospice.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with consultant team to provide specialist palliative care primarily in the hospice Day Care Unit and Outpatients
Occasional palliative care reviews of hospital patients and covering the community and IPU when required
Provide clinical support to the wider multi-disciplinary team
Attend and lead decisions at the weekly Day Care Unit MDT meeting
Oversee safe admissions and discharges of patients to and from the Hospice in accordance with local policy
Participate in non-resident telephone on-call service, offering advice to in-patient and community services
Actively contribute to Senior Management Team meetings, promoting a multidisciplinary approach to palliative care
Lead the Outpatient Department at the Hospice
Participate in various teaching programs for medical students, doctors in training, and multi-professional teams
Incorporate clinical effectiveness, risk management, and audit into daily practice and service developments
Lead and participate in audits by the medical team, overseeing junior doctors in audit activities
Engage in senior management and governance meetings
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Qualified Medical Practitioner
Postgraduate higher qualification: PhD, Diploma, or Master’s degree in a relevant subject is desirable
Full GMC registration
Entry on GMC specialist register for Palliative Medicine or CCT (expected within 6 months of interview) or CESR certification
Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
Desirable: Accredited clinical/educational supervisor and qualified medical appraiser
Desirable: Advanced Communication Skills certificate/training
Extensive experience in palliative medicine
Desirable: Experience at Consultant in Palliative Medicine level
Excellent clinical skills
Proficient in leading a multidisciplinary team in a complex setting
Ability to supervise clinical work of consultants, trainee doctors, and other staff
Evidence of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching
When you join our team, you'll enjoy:
Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
Generous unsociable hours enhancements (if applicable)
Continuation of NHS pension for employees transitioning from the NHS
Contributory pension schemes
Private healthcare cover up to £20,000 per year
Short-term accommodation for new starters
Ongoing training and development programmes
Discounts at local, national, and online shops
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work loan scheme
Employee "Service Excellence" recognition rewards
Childcare vouchers
£1,000 Refer a Friend scheme
If you are ready for a fulfilling new challenge and aspire to be part of a successful and forward-thinking organisation, we eagerly await your application. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
