Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Dorothy House Hospice

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Job summary

This is a Part Time role, working 8.0PAs (with a further 0.5PAs allowance for a second on-call). See rota in our Job Description for more detail. The position will be based in Winsley with hybrid working agreed through approval. As well as working within our wider community.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Palliative Medicine, you will work as a senior clinician, to participate in all aspects of specialist palliative care, including the care of patients in our in-patient unit, supporting the Community Palliative Care team in their work with patients in the community, supporting Palliative Care Patients in the RUH acute hospital, and providing specialist clinical advice when needed.

About us

Providing outstanding care as rated by CQC, Dorothy House provides compassionate, supportive and holistic care for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. We are here for anyone in our community who is facing a life-limiting illness. Using our full breadth of service, we create individual care journeys, which start at diagnosis and continue with bereavement support for family, carers and children.

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

WEBREC1000364

Job locations

Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

Winsley

BA15 2LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE | BMA aligned salary

As a Consultant in Palliative Medicine, you will work as a senior clinician, to participate in all aspects of specialist palliative care, including the care of patients in our in-patient unit, supporting the Community Palliative Care team in their work with patients in the community, supporting Palliative Care Patients in the RUH acute hospital, and providing specialist clinical advice when needed. Other duties and responsibilities will include:

  • To provide clinical leadership within the multi-disciplinary team meetings and to undertake out-patient consultations and domiciliary visits as required.
  • To drive a culture of evidence based clinical practice and new research in end of life care by working closely with our Education and Research team.
  • To support the delivery of high quality education at all levels and across all disciplines e.g. GPVTS, UWE modules, medical students, GP and other Specialty Trainees whilst on placement
  • The post holder will be expected to participate in the medical contribution to management within the specialist palliative care service provided by Dorothy House Hospice Care.

    • See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

    HOURS OF WORK: This is a Part Time role, working 8.0PAs (with a further 0.5PAs allowance for a second on-call).See rota in our Job Description for more detail.

    The position will be based in Winsley with hybrid working agreed through approval. As well as working within our wider community.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

  • Allied BMA Contract, with allied BMA terms and conditions
  • Excellent industry leading training and development programmes with many career development opportunities
  • Pension with Life Assurance
  • Travel and parking - We offer 45p per mile for work travel. There is unlimited free parking in Winsley.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Counselling and Mindful Employer Charter - providing our staff with information, advice and support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health conditions.

    • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews for this position are currently aimed to be held in late March / Early April.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE | BMA aligned salary

    As a Consultant in Palliative Medicine, you will work as a senior clinician, to participate in all aspects of specialist palliative care, including the care of patients in our in-patient unit, supporting the Community Palliative Care team in their work with patients in the community, supporting Palliative Care Patients in the RUH acute hospital, and providing specialist clinical advice when needed. Other duties and responsibilities will include:

  • To provide clinical leadership within the multi-disciplinary team meetings and to undertake out-patient consultations and domiciliary visits as required.
  • To drive a culture of evidence based clinical practice and new research in end of life care by working closely with our Education and Research team.
  • To support the delivery of high quality education at all levels and across all disciplines e.g. GPVTS, UWE modules, medical students, GP and other Specialty Trainees whilst on placement
  • The post holder will be expected to participate in the medical contribution to management within the specialist palliative care service provided by Dorothy House Hospice Care.

    • See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

    HOURS OF WORK: This is a Part Time role, working 8.0PAs (with a further 0.5PAs allowance for a second on-call).See rota in our Job Description for more detail.

    The position will be based in Winsley with hybrid working agreed through approval. As well as working within our wider community.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

  • Allied BMA Contract, with allied BMA terms and conditions
  • Excellent industry leading training and development programmes with many career development opportunities
  • Pension with Life Assurance
  • Travel and parking - We offer 45p per mile for work travel. There is unlimited free parking in Winsley.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Counselling and Mindful Employer Charter - providing our staff with information, advice and support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health conditions.

    • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews for this position are currently aimed to be held in late March / Early April.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • - a full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC. As well as MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
    • - A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
    • As a registered Medical Consultant, you will also demonstrate one of the following:
    • - Being on the GMC Specialist Register as a specialist in palliative medicine or, eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam.
    • - Or, hold a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
    • - Or, demonstrate a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.

    Desirable

    • * Post graduate qualification in a relevant field e.g. MA, MSc, MD, PhD
    • * A teaching qualification / higher qualification in medical education

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Experience in working effectively within a multidisciplinary team and specialist palliative care unit.
    • * Experience in teaching and training post / undergraduate healthcare staff.
    • * Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing quality improvement projects.
    • * Can demonstrate an understanding of voluntary sector hospice funding and management.
    • * Can demonstrate holding high level responsibility for medical decision making.

    Desirable

    • * Experience working as part of a management team
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • - a full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC. As well as MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
    • - A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
    • As a registered Medical Consultant, you will also demonstrate one of the following:
    • - Being on the GMC Specialist Register as a specialist in palliative medicine or, eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam.
    • - Or, hold a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
    • - Or, demonstrate a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.

    Desirable

    • * Post graduate qualification in a relevant field e.g. MA, MSc, MD, PhD
    • * A teaching qualification / higher qualification in medical education

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Experience in working effectively within a multidisciplinary team and specialist palliative care unit.
    • * Experience in teaching and training post / undergraduate healthcare staff.
    • * Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing quality improvement projects.
    • * Can demonstrate an understanding of voluntary sector hospice funding and management.
    • * Can demonstrate holding high level responsibility for medical decision making.

    Desirable

    • * Experience working as part of a management team

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Recruitment Team

    recruitment@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk

    01225722988

    Date posted

    04 February 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    WEBREC1000364

    Job locations

    Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


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