Job overview We are inviting applications for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our progressive and compassionate team. This is a pivotal role within a well-established multidisciplinary service, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient, and advisory settings. You’ll be the named consultant for our specialist palliative care beds, contribute to strategic leadership in end-of-life care, and play a key role in education, research, and service development. With strong links to local hospices and academic institutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of palliative care in North West Surrey. We’re looking for a GMC-registered consultant with a passion for holistic care, collaborative working, and continuous improvement. In return, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working, and excellent professional development opportunities. INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON 29/01/2026 Advert Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery Provide high-quality specialist palliative care across inpatient, outpatient, and advisory services. Act as the named consultant for patients in the specialist palliative care (SPC) ward. Participate in daily medical reviews and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. Offer prompt clinical opinions to colleagues across specialties. Strategic & Service Development Lead on end-of-life care strategy and quality improvement initiatives. Support hospital-wide initiatives such as rapid discharge pathways and reducing inappropriate admissions. Contribute to the development of local and national policy and guidance (e.g. NICE). Education & Training Deliver teaching and supervision to junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Support the development of nurse prescribers and SAS doctors. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Research & Audit Participate in clinical audits, mortality reviews, and national benchmarking (e.g. NACEL). Engage in research and support recruitment to clinical trials. Collaborate with academic institutions to promote evidence-based practice. Governance & Professional Development Participate in appraisal, job planning, and clinical governance activities. Support recruitment, mentoring, and development of multidisciplinary staff. Maintain professional standards and contribute to risk management and patient safety. Working for our organisation Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with complex palliative and end-of-life needs. You will act as the named consultant for patients in the specialist palliative care ward, providing expert clinical input across inpatient, outpatient, and advisory services. Your leadership will be vital in daily medical reviews, multidisciplinary team meetings, and in supporting integrated care across the Trust. You will contribute strategically to the development and implementation of end-of-life care pathways, working closely with local hospices and community services to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care. Your role will also involve supporting early identification and care planning for patients in acute settings such as A&E and CAU, and helping to embed advance care planning tools and best practice frameworks across the organisation. Education and mentorship are key components of this role. You will supervise and support junior doctors, nurse prescribers, and SAS doctors, while also delivering formal and informal teaching to medical students, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. You will lead on the development of the Trust’s palliative care education programme, ensuring that staff across the organisation are equipped to deliver excellent care. In addition, you will be actively involved in research, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives. You will contribute to national benchmarking programmes such as NACEL, support recruitment to clinical trials, and collaborate with academic institutions to promote evidence-based practice. Your involvement in governance, risk management, and policy development will help shape the future of palliative care services both locally and nationally.