Job summary
John Taylor Hospice are looking to recruit a Speciality Doctor in Palliative Care.
You will provide a supporting role in the clinical care of
patients and families across in-patient, day hospice and community settings.
You will support the education programmes and governance
needs of the in-patient unit.
John Taylor Hospice will support the post holder to develop experience of
Palliative Medicine and enhance skills in end of life care.
Main duties of the job
This post has been developed to ensure consistent service delivery alongside Palliative medicine Consultants, Nurse Consultant, Advanced Nurse practitioner, other specialty doctors and the rest of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post is full time plus 1 in 5 on call commitment (attracting 1 additional PA
plus a 4% availability supplement) although applications from anyone wishing to work less than full time will also be considered.
John Taylor Hospice Specialty Doctor pay scale (see appendix 1 in job
description). Pay point dependent on experience.
About us
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Debbie Talbot, Joint Medical
Director, Birmingham St Marys Hospice and John Taylor Hospice.
If you think you have the attributes to help us
continue to deliver excellent palliative care we would be delighted to receive
your application.
Please note, you are
required to complete the application form, CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday
4th June
Proposed Interview
date (tbc): Friday 18th June
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play
an important medical role in the delivery of care to inpatients in
collaboration with the consultants, medical and nursing colleagues, and the
wider multidisciplinary team.
This role would suit any
individual who is considering a career in Palliative Medicine and would like to
gain an in-depth experience, whilst also capitalising on opportunities in audit
and research to boost application to specialty training.
Supervision and teaching
will be provided formally and informally by the Consultant team. There will be
an opportunity to gain experience in the Day Therapy Unit and hospital and
community palliative care experience can be arranged. In addition, dedicated
SPA (Supporting Professional Activity) is offered within the job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play
an important medical role in the delivery of care to inpatients in
collaboration with the consultants, medical and nursing colleagues, and the
wider multidisciplinary team.
This role would suit any
individual who is considering a career in Palliative Medicine and would like to
gain an in-depth experience, whilst also capitalising on opportunities in audit
and research to boost application to specialty training.
Supervision and teaching
will be provided formally and informally by the Consultant team. There will be
an opportunity to gain experience in the Day Therapy Unit and hospital and
community palliative care experience can be arranged. In addition, dedicated
SPA (Supporting Professional Activity) is offered within the job plan.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- See attached job description / person specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- See attached job description / person specification
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).
