Medical Director & Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Medical Director - Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Location:Marie Curie, London (based at the Royal Free Hospital)

Salary:NHS Pay Circular M&D 2/2025 £109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro rata plus London Weighting. (Placement on the salary scale is dependent on experience.) Plus 2% availability supplement.

Hours: 10 PAs per week with 1 in 8 Consultant 2nd on-call commitment

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date:16 October 2025

Interview Date:TBC

Note:RCP approvals are in process

Marie Curie is working in partnership with the Royal Free Hospital to establish two new palliative care services.

The successful candidate will provide senior medical support and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, flexible, responsive, and person-centred palliative care to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership within the regional team.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to implement the place-based programme of work in the region.
• Contribute to the integration of inpatient and community services within Marie Curie and with other providers.
• Develop future strategic plans for clinical and educational services.
• Use specialist palliative care knowledge to identify opportunities for innovative clinical practice.
• Act as an ambassador for Marie Curie locally and regionally.

The post holder will also be involved in training and education initiatives, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, as well as clinical supervision of resident medical staff and healthcare professional colleagues. This will be in collaboration with the Royal Free specialist palliative care team and neighbouring palliative care services.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on or eligible within 6 months from the date of interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights).

For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact Julie Quinn, Assoc Dir Strategic Partnerships & Svcs Caring Services Directorate atjulie.quinn@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher Medical Qualification: FRCP; MRCP; FRCA; MRCGP
• GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise
• Be on or be eligible within 6 months from the date of interview for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine (via CCT, CESR or EC rights)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of palliative care in a wide range of settings
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable person-centred, compassionate leadership skills
• Ability to take on full responsibility for the independent management of patients and running a service

Desirable

• Evidence of role in the development of clinical service

Teaching, audit and research

Essential

• Committed to formal and informal teaching and training of registrars, junior doctors and medical students
• Participation in audit, quality improvement and quality assurance projects
• Previous experience of teaching, designing, and effecting audit programmes

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
• Research Interest

Motivation

Essential

• Committed to patient-focused care, learning and continuous professional development, effective and efficient use of resources
• Desire to develop services for patients and families

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues in other disciplines
• Able to organise time efficiently and effectively
• Able to motivate colleagues
• Able to demonstrate strategies for self-care and sustainability

Desirable

• Previous managerial training and experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QQ

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)