Bank Doctor

Job summary North London Hospice is seeking Bank Doctors to support the delivery of specialist palliative care services across our Inpatient Unit and Community Specialist Palliative Care teams. This role provides an opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality medical care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and supporting their families and carers. You will contribute to holistic assessment, symptom management, care planning and clinical decision-making while helping ensure patients receive compassionate, person-centred care. The post also supports education, quality improvement and service development activities across the organisation. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide medical care for patients receiving specialist palliative care services across inpatient and community settings. Key responsibilities include undertaking holistic assessments, reviewing symptom control, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, supporting patients and families, participating in clinical governance and quality improvement activities, and contributing to the education and development of healthcare professionals. The role requires close collaboration with colleagues across North London Hospice to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care. About us North London Hospice has been providing compassionate care and support to local people since 1984. As a registered charity, we are dedicated to helping patients with life-limiting illnesses achieve the best possible quality of life, while supporting their families and carers through challenging times. Our services extend across North London and include our Inpatient Unit, community and specialist palliative care services, outpatient and wellbeing programmes, and patient and family support services. We work alongside patients, families and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care that meets physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We provide Inpatient Unit services, Community Specialist Palliative Care services, Outpatient and Wellbeing services, Patient and Family Support services, a Bereavement Service and Out of Hours support across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. The best of life, at the end of life, for everyone. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary Depending on experience Contract Bank Duration 1 days Working pattern Flexible working Reference number NTX1230387 Job locations Jade Ward Edgware Community Hospital Burnt Oak Broadway Edgware HA8 0AD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Provide high-quality medical care to patients receiving specialist palliative and end-of-life care within inpatient and community settings. Undertake holistic assessments, support symptom management and contribute to care planning and clinical decision-making. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities. Support patients, families and carers with compassion and professionalism while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and patient-centred care. Contribute to education, training and service development across North London Hospice. Job description Job responsibilities Provide high-quality medical care to patients receiving specialist palliative and end-of-life care within inpatient and community settings. Undertake holistic assessments, support symptom management and contribute to care planning and clinical decision-making. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities. Support patients, families and carers with compassion and professionalism while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and patient-centred care. Contribute to education, training and service development across North London Hospice.