Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Provide an efficient and responsive clinical service for patients requiring supportive and palliative care. Deliver highquality specialist palliative care within the hospital and community settings. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients and relatives across the palliative care pathway. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key colleagues across community and hospital services. Participate in crossclinical cover within other areas of the specialist palliative care service, including liaison with hospital teams. Contribute to strategic development and service improvement initiatives across the palliative care service. Participate in rota arrangements for the palliative care service as required. Provide clinical leadership and guidance within the palliative care team. Support education, training, and development opportunities for colleagues within the service. Contribute to the coordination and delivery of a 7day visiting and oncall service, if the department has such arrangement in place. Engage in servicewide quality improvement, innovation, and integrated models of care. Provide specialist advice and support to other healthcare professionals managing palliative care needs. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review patient needs and optimise care planning. Ensure continuity and safety of patient care through effective documentation and communication. Promote a compassionate, personcentred approach to endoflife care across all clinical interactions.

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