Job summary
North London Hospice has been the leading provider of end-of-life care in North London since 1984, providing specialist care to patients at home, in the community and on our Inpatient Unit in Finchley. Our mission is to help our patient's live life to the full despite their illness.
As part of our Patient Services Transformation programme, we are currently seeking to recruit a doctor with a special interest and experience in palliative medicine to work on a part time, 4-month fixed term basis; equally providing specialist palliative care to our Hospice In-patient Unit (IPU) and to the community.
The Hospice is home to many diverse departments such as nursing, medical, clinical, cleaning & catering, and our corporate departments such as Marketing and Communications, Finance, People and Fundraising. Alongside these services we also have 18 retail stores across North London playing a vital part in generating money for us so that we can continue doing the work we do. The core to all of this, is our patients and being able to see the difference that we make every day.
Having provided incredible palliative and end of life care to patients for nearly four decades, we pride ourselves on the dedication and quality that we can bring to any situation. We're passionate, caring and focused on ensuring that everyone under our care feels cared for and supported at one of the most important moments of their lives.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applicationsfor a part-time internal secondment for a Consultants post in Palliative Medicine based at NLH.
The post-holder will provide medical support to the Inpatient Services of North London Hospice and Community Specialist Palliative Care Teams. The post provides managerial leadership with opportunities for strategic planning, educational supervision, and designated time for audit, CPD and revalidation. There will also be the opportunity to develop services embracing new working models.
The post holder will also work with the medical team across the other services provided by North London Hospice and take part in the Consultant on-call service covering Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
About us
As an organisation, we are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities, and hence, we offer the following range of competitive benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Generous annual leave
- Transfer of NHS pension scheme
- Pension - Employer contribution pension scheme
- Access to clinical supervision
- Fully funded Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance cover
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
- Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Travel incentives
- Family friendly and special leave
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Blue Light Scheme membership and carers' discounts
- Social events throughout the year and much more...
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at supporting the inpatient and community services and has arisen due to a delay in advertising a substantive post. It may offer a development opportunity to act up into a consultant role and gain experience with support from a mentor and established consultant team. It is anticipated that at the end of the term the service needs will be reviewed.
The successful applicant will be a fully registered member of the General Medical Council with current license to practice and will be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine, be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or have made an application to the specialist register via the CESR route at the time of the interview.
Any candidates wishing to discuss the post or visit the departments should telephone Dr Samantha Edward Medical Director North London Hospice on 020 8343 6839 or via email sedward@ northlondonhospice.co.uk.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details and information on the role.
Application for the post is to be made with a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please send to HR@northlondonhospice.co.uk closing date 2 Mar 2025.
The interview is likely to take place on w/c 3 Mar 2025.
We reserve the right to interview candidates who are most suited to this post before the closing date.
North London Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. We value diversity, and we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. North London Hospice job opportunities are open to all, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at supporting the inpatient and community services and has arisen due to a delay in advertising a substantive post. It may offer a development opportunity to act up into a consultant role and gain experience with support from a mentor and established consultant team. It is anticipated that at the end of the term the service needs will be reviewed.
The successful applicant will be a fully registered member of the General Medical Council with current license to practice and will be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine, be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or have made an application to the specialist register via the CESR route at the time of the interview.
Any candidates wishing to discuss the post or visit the departments should telephone Dr Samantha Edward Medical Director North London Hospice on 020 8343 6839 or via email sedward@ northlondonhospice.co.uk.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details and information on the role.
Application for the post is to be made with a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please send to HR@northlondonhospice.co.uk closing date 2 Mar 2025.
The interview is likely to take place on w/c 3 Mar 2025.
We reserve the right to interview candidates who are most suited to this post before the closing date.
North London Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. We value diversity, and we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. North London Hospice job opportunities are open to all, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP, MRCGP, FRCA (or equivalent
- Fully registered with GMC, holding a license to practice and maintain appraisal records
- On Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or eligible
Desirable
- Second degree or higher degree qualification eg MD, PhD or equivalent
- Formal Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Training in all aspects of Palliative Medicine
- Year 4 Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
- Ready for full Consultant responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP, MRCGP, FRCA (or equivalent
- Fully registered with GMC, holding a license to practice and maintain appraisal records
- On Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or eligible
Desirable
- Second degree or higher degree qualification eg MD, PhD or equivalent
- Formal Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Training in all aspects of Palliative Medicine
- Year 4 Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
- Ready for full Consultant responsibility
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
