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We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our award-winning Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Service at BHRUT. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families while working within a CQC Outstanding-rated end of life care service.
Our service covers two acute hospital sites - Queen's Hospital in Romford (CQC Outstanding for end of life care) and King George Hospital in Ilford (CQC Good for end of life care) - serving a diverse population of over 840,000 people across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Brentwood.
Collaborative Partnerships: Work closely with Saint Francis Hospice (CQC Outstanding), community palliative care teams, and be part of innovative partnership models across North East London.
Professional Development: Access to regional consultant networks, monthly partnership meetings, quarterly CPD forums, and opportunities to contribute to strategic service development.
Diverse and Meaningful Work: Serve one of London's most diverse populations with complex palliative care needs, making a genuine impact on patient outcomes and family experiences.
Main duties of the job
As our new Consultant, you will:
* Provide specialist clinical care to adult patients with life-limiting illnesses across both malignant and non-malignant conditions
* Lead and support colleagues through clinical advice, education, and quality improvement initiatives
* Join our 24/7 consultant on-call rota providing telephone support to trust staff
* Work collaboratively with our established multidisciplinary team handling over 2,000 referrals annually
* Contribute to education and training including mandatory EOLC training, medical student teaching, and our popular educational podcast series
* Support service development aligned with national End of Life Care ambitions and our new BHRUT EOLC Strategy
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand our improvements are driven by a determinationto deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer inspecial measures ; we’ve openedtwo new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH);and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was namedthe top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many canwork flexibly andmore than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accreditedapprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be aLondon Living Wage employer.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
* CCT in Palliative Medicine or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT
* Commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care
* Experience in acute hospital palliative care
* Strong communication and teaching skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
* Experience in service development and quality improvement
* Interest in education and training
* Knowledge of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems
Understanding of health inequalities and commitment to widening access
Join us in our mission to provide and promote compassionate, person-centred, and inclusive care to anyone with a life-limiting illness. Together, we deliver holistic support from diagnosis through death and into bereavement, while empowering colleagues across the trust to provide excellent and equitable palliative care.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council
* Be on the specialist register for Palliative Medicine or be within six months of entry at the time of interview.
* Demonstrable knowledge of all aspects of specialist palliative care
* Wide experience of specialist palliative care in different settings
* Masters degree, or other higher degree in a relevant subject.
* Poster(s) or presentation(s) at a regional, national, or international forum
* Research publications
* Evidence of clear area of interest relevant to BHRUT and/or hospice strategy.
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you canprovide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
There’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.
We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part-time opportunities.
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