Job summary
£129.85 per shift for weeknights
£779.12 per shift for weekends
£584.38 per shift for Bank Holidays.
1/7 weekends and 1/7 weeknights
We are currently looking for experienced doctors to join Herriot Hospice at The Lambert to participate in the hospice doctor first on call rota and provide specialist support to patients, families and carers mainly on the 6-bed inpatient unit.
We are a hardworking, passionate and progressive team whose values are shared across the organisation.
With at least two years post registration experience, candidates will need an interest in palliative care, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, and a commitment to clinical governance. Strong organisational, report writing and assessment skills, along with an understanding of collective responsibility are essential in this role, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, but we are exploring becoming a sponsorship employer and hope to be able to offer this in the future.
For more information on the role, please contact us on HR@saintmichaelshospice.org or on 01423 879687 and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion.
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview to take place in Harrogateon either the week commencing the 23rd October 2023 or the week commencing the 6th November 2023.
Main duties of the job
Our Hospice Doctors provide effective, high quality medical care and advice for patients of The Lambert and the surrounding community. The post holder will work closely with other members of the consultantled medical team, and wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, complementary therapists, pre bereavement workers and wellbeing support team.
About us
Benefits include: -
- Comprehensive Induction Programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to staff support
- Free DBS check
- Free car parking at Hospice office sites
You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.
At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young peoples safeguarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide effective, high quality medical care and advice for patients of The Lambertand the surrounding community as identified in the job plan.
Key Objectives
1. To provide effective high quality medical care for all inpatients within TheLambert whilst on call.
2. To participate in The Lambert doctor first on call rota.
3. To provide effective medical advice and support over the telephone out ofhours.
4. To play an effective role within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that holisticcare of a high standard is available to all patients.
5. To liaise with other health care professionals in hospitals and communities toensure seamless provision of palliative care for the patients.
6. To commit to continuous professional development to extend knowledge andskills in specialist palliative care.
7. To attend and participate in team education and business meetings (quarterly).
8. To play an effective personal role in all structures and forms of clinicalgovernance and outcome measurement to ensure the maintenance anddevelopment of high standards.
To carry out all duties in accordance to the law, Hospice philosophy and Hospicepolicies on equal opportunity and collective responsibility.
The above is indicative of the tasks required as at the date the job description waswritten, however it may be subject to change in line with service need anddevelopment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide effective, high quality medical care and advice for patients of The Lambertand the surrounding community as identified in the job plan.
Key Objectives
1. To provide effective high quality medical care for all inpatients within TheLambert whilst on call.
2. To participate in The Lambert doctor first on call rota.
3. To provide effective medical advice and support over the telephone out ofhours.
4. To play an effective role within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that holisticcare of a high standard is available to all patients.
5. To liaise with other health care professionals in hospitals and communities toensure seamless provision of palliative care for the patients.
6. To commit to continuous professional development to extend knowledge andskills in specialist palliative care.
7. To attend and participate in team education and business meetings (quarterly).
8. To play an effective personal role in all structures and forms of clinicalgovernance and outcome measurement to ensure the maintenance anddevelopment of high standards.
To carry out all duties in accordance to the law, Hospice philosophy and Hospicepolicies on equal opportunity and collective responsibility.
The above is indicative of the tasks required as at the date the job description waswritten, however it may be subject to change in line with service need anddevelopment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On specialist register
- GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good team player
- Understanding of collective responsibility
- Note and report writing skills
- Organising and planning skills
- Assessment skills
- Able to remain calm in situations of pressure
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Commitment to clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On specialist register
- GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good team player
- Understanding of collective responsibility
- Note and report writing skills
- Organising and planning skills
- Assessment skills
- Able to remain calm in situations of pressure
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Commitment to clinical governance
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).
