Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · London · £113565.00 to £150569.00 As a Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you will join one of England's best-performing and most highly rated NHS organisations, providing high-quality specialist care across two main hospital sites and a network of community-based services. You will provide expert palliative and end-of-life care, collaborating closely with acute teams, community partners, and specialist services to support patients with complex symptom management and holistic needs. The main duties of the job include: Providing an efficient and responsive clinical service for patients requiring supportive and palliative care Delivering high-quality specialist palliative care within hospital and community settings Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients and relatives across the palliative care pathway Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key colleagues across community and hospital services Participating in cross-clinical cover within other areas of the specialist palliative care service Contributing to strategic development and service improvement initiatives across the palliative care service Providing clinical leadership and guidance within the palliative care team Supporting education, training, and development opportunities for colleagues within the service The person specification requires: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification Substantial experience delivering specialist palliative care within hospital and/or community settings Experience of managing complex symptom control and end-of-life care for patients with advanced illness Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills in palliative and supportive care Strong communication skills, including advanced communication with patients, families, and carers The salary range is £113,565 to £150,569 per annum, pro rata.