Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
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Consultant Nurse/Palliative Care Specialist – Saint Francis Hospice
Saint Francis Hospice, Havering-atte-Bower, London/Essex
About the Role
You will join the palliative care team at Saint Francis Hospice, delivering consultant-level expertise to both the hospice ward team and community palliative care services in outer East London, Brentwood, Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and surrounding areas. The position is fully seconded to the hospice and community day-to-day, with clinical cooperation through a joint regional consultant on-call rota with Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT).
Key Responsibilities
1. Hospice Ward Leadership
- Provide consultant-level clinical input to the ward team and multidisciplinary team (MDT), partnering with a fellow consultant.
- Lead and support medical trainees (post-graduate) and ward staff in delivering a holistic model of palliative care for patients with complex or advanced life-limiting conditions.
- Act as a key member of the weekly ward multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring evidence-based and patient-centric care.
2. Community Palliative Care Support
- Deliver consultant-level input to the hospice’s community team, with a clinical and strategic focus on one of the boroughs served (e.g., Barking & Dagenham, Havering, or Brentwood).
- Provide direct in-home visits for patients with high palliative care complexity.
- Offer indirect support through:
- Clinical advice and case reviews
- Education for medical teams and care providers
- Guidance on quality improvement initiatives in palliative care.
- Ensure continuity across secondary community care in partnership with primary sector colleagues and social care professionals.
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3. Education & Research
- Contribute to staff training and medical education, including:
- Supporting medical trainees/learners (e.g., foundation doctors, speciality registrars, GP trainees).
- Facilitating learning in care pathways, education events, and quality improvement projects.
- Help establish research-active status for the hospice, embedding palliative care research into practice.
4. Regional & Out-of-Hours Commitments
- Actively participate in the regional consultant on-call rota, covering:
- Out-of-hours emergencies at BHRUT hospitals.
- Urgent palliative care cases within the hospice and community settings.
About Saint Francis Hospice & Our Vision
- Located in Havering-atte-Bower, serving 18 hospice beds + a large community service, with a track record of excellence in care (highest rating: ‘Outstanding’ at last CQC inspection).
- Strong commitment to:
- In-house and regional training programs for staff and external healthcare professionals.
- Quality improvement projects and fostering a learning culture.
- The hospice operates under BHRUT’s medical commissioner, ensuring alignment with regional best practices.
About Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
- A high-performance NHS Trust in North East London, specialising in acute care, physical health, maternity, mental health, and community services.
- Invested in digital transformation (USWN, electronic patient records).
- Exciting developments: New A&E at Queen’s Hospital transformation, regional Neurosciences Centre, and speciality centres (e.g., Radiotherapy, Ageing Well Centre).
- Customer-first ethos: Our maternity services are rated ‘Good‘ by the CQC.
- Support, culture and diversity:
- Diverse, inclusive, and people-focused with 8,400 employees from 146 countries.
- Ofsted-accredited apprenticeship schemes for professional development.
- Flexible working initiatives and apprenticeships for all backgrounds.
- Proud to be a London Living Wage employer, championing equity and opportunity.
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Benefits & Professional Growth
- Advance your learning by being part of a Mission Zero-driven environment (zero preventable harm, enhancing staff well-being).
- Tackle complex cases, actively shaping future local quality outcomes.
- Work alongside a dynamic research-led team, shaping palliative care improvement initiatives.
- Access cross-trust collaboration through BHRUT’s multi-disciplinary working plans.
How to Apply
For further information or informal visits, contact:
Name: Sarah Rust Job Title: Medical Staffing Coordinator Email: s.rust@nhs.net Phone: 01708435000 Ext: 2078
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