• Job Description

  Req#: B0473-25-0003?language=en&page=864&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a dedicated and compassionate doctor with at least three years of post-qualification experience? Are you looking to advance your career in palliative care while working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment? If so, St Lukes Hospice would love to hear from you!

  We are seeking aClinical Fellowto provide holistic and high-quality care to patients across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families, working alongside a skilled and passionate team.

  Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

  St Lukes Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented inour staff.

  Please note: We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for a work Visa or accept applicants that do not already have a right to work in the UK.

  Main duties of the job

  • Complete initial assessments and treatment plans for inpatients
  • Provide daily patient reviews and symptom management
  • Attend multidisciplinary meetings and consultant ward rounds
  • Support community and outpatient care with supervision as needed

  • Communicate with GPs regarding patient treatment and discharge
  • Certify deaths and liaise with the Medical Examiner or Coroner
  • Maintain clear, accurate documentation
  • Recognise personal limits and seek appropriate support

  About us

  St Lukes Hospice provides specialist end-of-life and palliative care to people in Harrow and Brent. Founded by local communities in 1984, we offer free, expert care through our Inpatient Unit (IPU), home care, outpatient clinics, and our 24-hour Palliative Helpline (Pall24). Two-thirds of our care takes place at home, respecting patients' preferences. Our holistic approach includes symptom management, patient and family support, complementary therapies, and bereavement care. We work collaboratively with NHS partners and community services to ensure compassionate, dignified care. Additionally, we provide training to healthcare professionals to enhance end-of-life care skills. Our services are made possible through the generous support of our community, with only 25% funded by the NHS. St Lukes Hospice remains committed to offering accessible, high-quality care to those in need.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £53,440 a year London Weighting (£2,162.04) + On-call payments (£1,014.96)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  B0473-25-0003

  Job locations

  Kenton Grange

  Kenton Road

  Harrow

  Middlesex

  HA3 0YG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Purpose and Scope

  This post is suitable for any doctor with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and an interest in working in palliative care.

  Job Purpose

  This post is suitable for any doctor with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and an interest in working in palliative care.

  Key Relationships:

  Consultants

  Senior House Officer (ST1/2)

  2nd clinical fellow

  PA to the medical team

  Director of Patient Services

  Inpatient Ward Manager

  Nursing Staff

  Hospice Navigator

  Brent community and Pall24 teams

  Therapy and social work staff

  Volunteers

  Overview

  The role provides holistic care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and uphold the hospices values and philosophy.

  Job Plan

  A tailored job plan will be developed, balancing inpatient, community, and learning duties.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Complete initial assessments and treatment plans for inpatients
  • Provide daily patient reviews and symptom management
  • Attend multidisciplinary meetings and consultant ward rounds
  • Support community and outpatient care with supervision as needed

  • Communicate with GPs regarding patient treatment and discharge
  • Certify deaths and liaise with the Medical Examiner or Coroner
  • Maintain clear, accurate documentation
  • Recognise personal limits and seek appropriate support

  General Duties

  • Participate in quality improvement, audits, and research
  • Contribute to staff education and hospice meetings
  • Maintain up-to-date statutory training and professional standards
  • Adhere to Clinical Governance, confidentiality, and GMC guidelines
  • Report and assist with complaint investigations
  • Comply with Health and Safety regulations

  Learning and Development

  Opportunities include:

  • Working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Gaining experience in varied palliative care settings
  • Developing skills in symptom analysis and emergency management
  • Enhancing communication and teamwork
  • Understanding bereavement processes

  Terms of Service

  • Permanent, non-NHS post
  • Access to study leave and funding
  • Continuation of the NHS Pension
  • Conditions include training, sick, maternity, and paternity leave (non-continuous with the NHS)
  • Compliance with hospice policies
  • Subject to revision as required

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Purpose and Scope

  This post is suitable for any doctor with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and an interest in working in palliative care.

  Job Purpose

  This post is suitable for any doctor with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and an interest in working in palliative care.

  Key Relationships:

  Consultants

  Senior House Officer (ST1/2)

  2nd clinical fellow

  PA to the medical team

  Director of Patient Services

  Inpatient Ward Manager

  Nursing Staff

  Hospice Navigator

  Brent community and Pall24 teams

  Therapy and social work staff

  Volunteers

  Overview

  The role provides holistic care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and uphold the hospices values and philosophy.

  Job Plan

  A tailored job plan will be developed, balancing inpatient, community, and learning duties.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Complete initial assessments and treatment plans for inpatients
  • Provide daily patient reviews and symptom management
  • Attend multidisciplinary meetings and consultant ward rounds
  • Support community and outpatient care with supervision as needed

  • Communicate with GPs regarding patient treatment and discharge
  • Certify deaths and liaise with the Medical Examiner or Coroner
  • Maintain clear, accurate documentation
  • Recognise personal limits and seek appropriate support

  General Duties

  • Participate in quality improvement, audits, and research
  • Contribute to staff education and hospice meetings
  • Maintain up-to-date statutory training and professional standards
  • Adhere to Clinical Governance, confidentiality, and GMC guidelines
  • Report and assist with complaint investigations
  • Comply with Health and Safety regulations

  Learning and Development

  Opportunities include:

  • Working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Gaining experience in varied palliative care settings
  • Developing skills in symptom analysis and emergency management
  • Enhancing communication and teamwork
  • Understanding bereavement processes

  Terms of Service

  • Permanent, non-NHS post
  • Access to study leave and funding
  • Continuation of the NHS Pension
  • Conditions include training, sick, maternity, and paternity leave (non-continuous with the NHS)
  • Compliance with hospice policies
  • Subject to revision as required

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • PLAB test if applicable

  Desirable

  • MRCGP or MRCP

  Other

  Essential

  • Full registration General Medical Council
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Good work references
  • Ability to meet the on-call requirements

  Skills / Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team (
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
  • Evidence of effective communication skills with patients, relatives &colleagues
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to recognise own limitations and seek advice as appropriate
  • Ethical Approach to medicine
  • Sound Palliative care Approach
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
  • An interest in palliative medicine as part of a planned career in palliative care or other field in which palliative care experience would be an advantage e.g. geriatric medicine, oncology or general practice

  Experience

  Essential

  • Vast experience of general medicine and/or general practice
  • Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent hospital experience post qualification

  Desirable

  • Experience in Palliative Medicine, Oncology or medicine
  • Experience of quality improvement; audit; and teaching;
  • Interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Ability to facilitate teaching programs
  • Designed and completed quality improvement or audit projects and protocols

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • PLAB test if applicable

  Desirable

  • MRCGP or MRCP

  Other

  Essential

  • Full registration General Medical Council
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Good work references
  • Ability to meet the on-call requirements

  Skills / Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team (
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
  • Evidence of effective communication skills with patients, relatives &colleagues
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to recognise own limitations and seek advice as appropriate
  • Ethical Approach to medicine
  • Sound Palliative care Approach
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
  • An interest in palliative medicine as part of a planned career in palliative care or other field in which palliative care experience would be an advantage e.g. geriatric medicine, oncology or general practice

  Experience

  Essential

  • Vast experience of general medicine and/or general practice
  • Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent hospital experience post qualification

  Desirable

  • Experience in Palliative Medicine, Oncology or medicine
  • Experience of quality improvement; audit; and teaching;
  • Interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Ability to facilitate teaching programs
  • Designed and completed quality improvement or audit projects and protocols

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Luke's Hospice

  Address

  Kenton Grange

  Kenton Road

  Harrow

  Middlesex

  HA3 0YG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stlukes-hospice.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Luke's Hospice

  Address

  Kenton Grange

  Kenton Road

  Harrow

  Middlesex

  HA3 0YG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stlukes-hospice.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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