Job summary
Role:Hospice Doctor
Reports To:Patient Services Director
Hours: Part Time 3-4 days a week
Salary:Basic WTE starting salary £46,500 - £48,000 per annum depending on experience plus enhancement for on call
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2024
This post sits within the medical directorate and the post holder will report directly to the Patient Services Director who is a member of the Hospice Executive Team . The post is based at the Hospice in Aylesford and would be suitable for doctors with an interest in increasing their palliative care knowledge and expertise.
Main duties of the job
Brief outline of Roles and Responsibilities
As part of Palliative Care Multi-disciplinary Team, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patients and relatives within the Hospice and in the community as needed. They will work closely with the Clinical Team to ensure we offer the highest standards of care, developing services to meet the changing needs of our patients.
About us
Heart of Kent Hospice have been providing
exceptional care to people living with a terminal illness in Maidstone,
Aylesford, Tonbridge, Malling and surrounding areas since 1991. We built an
excellent reputation within the local community for the quality of our carewhich has been further endorsed by the Care Quality Commission who gave the
Hospice an overall rating of Outstanding following an inspection in February
2017.
Many people tell us of the
difference we have made by making every day precious at the most difficult of
times. Our care is local, free and is offered to everyone who needs it.
Last year we cared for over 1,900
patients and their families. Our services cost £5 million a year to run, with
over £4 million raised through the generosity of our local community.
We pride ourselves on being a values
driven behaviour-based organisation. If you share our vision and passion for
quality care, wed like to hear from you.
Informal enquires welcome via Georgina Parker, Lead Consultant on 01622 792200 or georgina.parker@nhs.net, or Kerry Harrison Patient Services Director kerry.harrison@hokh.co.uk. No Agencies Please.
Enhanced DBS Check required
We warmly welcome and encourage participation from all irrespective of culture, race, ethnicity, disability, religious or spiritual beliefs, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity or employment status.
Registered Charity No 298164
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the rest of
the Medical Team to deliver high quality palliative care.
Undertake medical
assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
Initiate appropriate
medical care and prescribe appropriately in line with Heart of Kent policies
and guidelines.
Assess patients
admitted electively or urgently and work with the MDT to initiate appropriate
investigations and treatment.
Ongoing assessment of
patients in the Hospice In-Patient Unit or in the community and liaison with
other healthcare professionals as appropriate
Any other medical
duties in emergency situations.
Communication with
patients relatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan
and participate in family meetings as required.
Attend weekly MDT
meetings as required.
Communicate unexpected
changes in patients condition to senior colleagues.
To keep handovers up
to date and to actively take part in handover meetings.
Record medical
assessment and examination daily on electronic patient database.
Review and update
electronic drug records, working with the Pharmacists.
Completion of TTO
prescriptions
Liaison with the
Medical Examiner Service and completion of MCCD paperwork and Cremation
paperwork when required.
Support trainees and
visitors.
Participate in
education and learning events
Meet requirements of
appropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate to
specialty: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments
and medications relevant to Palliative Medicine.
Participate in annual
medical appraisal and job plan review and revalidation process.
Participate in quality
improvement activities, audit and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the rest of
the Medical Team to deliver high quality palliative care.
Undertake medical
assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
Initiate appropriate
medical care and prescribe appropriately in line with Heart of Kent policies
and guidelines.
Assess patients
admitted electively or urgently and work with the MDT to initiate appropriate
investigations and treatment.
Ongoing assessment of
patients in the Hospice In-Patient Unit or in the community and liaison with
other healthcare professionals as appropriate
Any other medical
duties in emergency situations.
Communication with
patients relatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan
and participate in family meetings as required.
Attend weekly MDT
meetings as required.
Communicate unexpected
changes in patients condition to senior colleagues.
To keep handovers up
to date and to actively take part in handover meetings.
Record medical
assessment and examination daily on electronic patient database.
Review and update
electronic drug records, working with the Pharmacists.
Completion of TTO
prescriptions
Liaison with the
Medical Examiner Service and completion of MCCD paperwork and Cremation
paperwork when required.
Support trainees and
visitors.
Participate in
education and learning events
Meet requirements of
appropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate to
specialty: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments
and medications relevant to Palliative Medicine.
Participate in annual
medical appraisal and job plan review and revalidation process.
Participate in quality
improvement activities, audit and research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCGP (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate palliative medicine qualification - (e.g., Certificate, Diploma or MSc in Specialist Palliative Care)
- Licenced car driver
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years (WTE) postgraduate training.
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care and other specialties such as oncology, general medicine, care of the elderly and general practice
- Advanced Communication skills course attendance
- Experience of working within the voluntary sector
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCGP (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate palliative medicine qualification - (e.g., Certificate, Diploma or MSc in Specialist Palliative Care)
- Licenced car driver
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years (WTE) postgraduate training.
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care and other specialties such as oncology, general medicine, care of the elderly and general practice
- Advanced Communication skills course attendance
- Experience of working within the voluntary sector
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).
