At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a real difference in palliative and end-of-life care for diverse communities.
- Company: St Joseph's Hospice, a historic charity with a compassionate mission.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, NHS pension scheme, health cash plan, and cycle to work discounts.
- Other info: Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and shape the future of palliative medicine.
- Qualifications: GMC registration, experience in palliative care, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
Location: St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
Department: Medical
Hours: 40 plus on call work
Working Pattern: 10 Programmed Activities + on-call rota
Application Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum, depending on experience + 2% on call supplement
About the job role: St Joseph's Hospice has a brilliant vacancy for a Specialist Palliative Care Physician at either Consultant or Lead Consultant level, dependent on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference to the palliative and end of life care experiences of our wonderfully diverse and extensive local communities. The post holder will influence the shape of palliative medicine and hospice care in one of the oldest and largest hospices in England.
About you: You will need:
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine, or eligibility for entry within six months of interview.
- Experience of specialist palliative and end of life care at Consultant level or senior training level.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent Royal College qualification.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of teaching and supporting healthcare professionals.
Where you’ll work: St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London. Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket loan
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information, please contact the People team at Recruitment@stjh.org.uk or 0208 525 3031.
Closing date: 21 st August 2026
Interview date: TBD
Consultant in Specialist Palliative Care employer: St Joseph's Hospice
St Joseph's Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of each team member. With opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of palliative care, employees can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families in a vibrant London community. The competitive salary and benefits package, including a 2% on-call supplement, further enhance the appeal of joining this dedicated team.
