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St Christopher’s Hospice

Consultant in Palliative Medicine

The closing date is 25 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our clinical leadership team of consultants, nurses and allied health professionals.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible consultant for the Lewisham community team and consultant support to Lambeth and Southwark community team; providing clinical leadership alongside senior nursing colleagues and oversight within MDT meetings.
  • Participate in consultant rotation (aligned to service need) across Bromley, Croydon, the Inpatient Unit and Hospital at Home teams.
  • Contribute to a 1 in 7 on-call rota covering community and inpatient services.
  • Work with the Medical Director to support development of services, including integration with primary care and acute partners, and strategic work around inequalities, frailty and dementia.
  • Lead and contribute to quality improvement and clinical audit.
  • Support education, supervision and specialty training.

About us

Founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders, St Christophers has played a pioneering role in shaping modern hospice care. Today, we seek to build on this reputation responsibly, focusing on what matters most for people with life-limiting illness in the community and inpatient unit. Alongside expert clinical practice, we are committed to education, research and improving peoples experience of death, dying and loss.

Working across two sites in Sydenham and Orpington, we serve a diverse population of people across Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Our multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 500 staff, supported by around 1200 volunteers, delivers specialist care across community and inpatient settings. As a charity led by a Board of Trustees, we rely on the generosity of our local communities and income from retail and other commercial activities to maintain our services.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

305820

Job locations

St Christopher's - Sydenham

51-59 Lawrie Park Road

Sydenham

London

SE26 6DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Hours:Less Than Full Time (8 PAs) + 1 in 7 on-call (evenings and weekends)

Location:Sydenham and Bromley, South East London

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our clinical leadership team of consultants, nurses and allied health professionals. This is an important moment for hospice care. Demand is increasing, clinical complexity is rising, and closer integration across health and social care is essential. This new LTFT post strengthens our consultant body as we continue to adapt our services to meet these realities.

Addressing health inequalities is central to our strategy. We are committed to improving access to specialist palliative care for underserved communities and delivering culturally responsive care, and we are looking for a consultant who will actively contribute to this work.

We welcome applications from established consultants and from Specialty Registrars within six months of CCT in Palliative Medicine (single or dual accredited with Internal Medicine). Further information can be found in the job description.

This is an opportunity to work in a hospice that values thoughtful leadership and collaboration. You will join a team that is committed to shaping sustainable, inclusive and person-centred care for the diverse communities we serve.

The JD has been approved by the Royal College Physicians. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Sara Robbins (Medical Director) on 0208 768 4500 or vias.robbins@stchristophers.org.uk

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers atwww.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button.

Closing date: 25th March 2026

Shortlisting: 26th March 2026

Interviews: TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Hours:Less Than Full Time (8 PAs) + 1 in 7 on-call (evenings and weekends)

Location:Sydenham and Bromley, South East London

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our clinical leadership team of consultants, nurses and allied health professionals. This is an important moment for hospice care. Demand is increasing, clinical complexity is rising, and closer integration across health and social care is essential. This new LTFT post strengthens our consultant body as we continue to adapt our services to meet these realities.

Addressing health inequalities is central to our strategy. We are committed to improving access to specialist palliative care for underserved communities and delivering culturally responsive care, and we are looking for a consultant who will actively contribute to this work.

We welcome applications from established consultants and from Specialty Registrars within six months of CCT in Palliative Medicine (single or dual accredited with Internal Medicine). Further information can be found in the job description.

This is an opportunity to work in a hospice that values thoughtful leadership and collaboration. You will join a team that is committed to shaping sustainable, inclusive and person-centred care for the diverse communities we serve.

The JD has been approved by the Royal College Physicians. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Sara Robbins (Medical Director) on 0208 768 4500 or vias.robbins@stchristophers.org.uk

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers atwww.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button.

Closing date: 25th March 2026

Shortlisting: 26th March 2026

Interviews: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ESSENTIAL: Medical Degree and Registration with GMC. On specialist register for Palliative Care or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

  • See Job Description

Experience

Essential

  • ESSENTIAL: Palliative Care Current and wide range of palliative care experience in all settings

Desirable

  • See Job Description
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ESSENTIAL: Medical Degree and Registration with GMC. On specialist register for Palliative Care or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

  • See Job Description

Experience

Essential

  • ESSENTIAL: Palliative Care Current and wide range of palliative care experience in all settings

Desirable

  • See Job Description

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).

Additional information

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

St Christopher’s Hospice

Address

St Christopher's - Sydenham

51-59 Lawrie Park Road

Sydenham

London

SE26 6DZ


Employer's website

https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Christopher’s Hospice

Address

St Christopher's - Sydenham

51-59 Lawrie Park Road

Sydenham

London

SE26 6DZ


Employer's website

https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

recruitment@stchristophers.org.uk

02087684566

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

305820

Job locations

St Christopher's - Sydenham

51-59 Lawrie Park Road

Sydenham

London

SE26 6DZ


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