Medical Director LDN

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) + 2% availability supplement.

• Hours: 10 PAs per week with 1 in 8 Consultant 2nd on-call commitment 
• Contract: Permanent 
• Closing Date: 16th 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).

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For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact Julie Quinn, Assoc Dir Strategic Partnerships & Svcs • Caring Services Directorate at julie.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. 

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 3,500 staff and 5,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left
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