Salaried General Practitioner

Location:                    Sydenham/Bromley, London Department:              Doctors / Medicine   Hours:                         8 hours per week (2 sessions) – Fixed Term (1 yr) Salary:                        Based on the Salaried GP pay scales (dependent upon                                      experience) About us This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £22 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Your new role  An opportunity has arisen for a General Practitioner to join our dedicated medical team at St Christopher’s for 2 sessions per week on a fixed term contract for one year. St Christopher’s recognises the unique skill set that a General Practitioner brings to our diverse team enabling us to develop seamless services between Primary Care and those of Specialist Palliative Care The post holder will be based in our community teams supporting their work in addition to providing support to Care Homes whilst gaining experience in the broad range of specialist palliative care for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions. As part of the multi-professional team, they will give medical support to manage patients through the virtual ward model of care.   Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Benefits of joining St Christopher’s You will gain further experience in end-of-life care with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community Access to excellent training and development opportunities  Season ticket loans Cycle to Work Scheme A number of health and wellbeing schemes  A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan  An onsite staff canteen Access to free local street parking For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Joy Ross, Lead Medical Consultant via 020 8 768 4500 or j.ross@stchristophers.org.uk Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.