Job summary
Have you got what it
takes?
- Are you an enthusiastic, motivated doctor
looking to further develop specialist palliative care skills?
- Can you demonstrate excellent
communication skills, compassion and motivation?
- You must be passionate
about our patients and a collaborative colleague
- Most importantly,
you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values
of St Anns Hospice.
Contract:We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a permanent position
Working Pattern: 5 sessions per week in total (including 1 session for on-call per week)
Salary:£34,012 - £36,000 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on call availability allowance
Based at:Little Hulton (cross-site work may be required at our Heald Green hospice site)
Free Parking for all staff
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Interview Date: 8th February 2023
Main duties of the job
We have an established medical team with links to
Salford Royal, Manchester, and Stockport Foundation Trusts. We provide medical care to the 27 beds at
Heald Green and 18 beds at Little Hulton but also support Being You Centre,
Outpatient Services and a 24-hour advice line.
We are developing our medical workforce to meet the
demands of a modern specialist palliative care unit and have an exciting
opportunity to appoint to a Clinical Fellow post across the organisation.
This post will play an integral role in delivering
holistic care to our patients on the inpatient unit and supporting in audit and
quality improvement activities.
This post is primarily based at the Little Hulton
site. There may be occasions where you are required to work cross-site.
About us
At St Anns, theres one
thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to
those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
Were continuously developing our plans
for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure
St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Youll be
challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play
your part in making a difference.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.
St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will:
- Be responsible for maintenance of the
highest possible standard of medical care for patients
- Assist in the daily management of patients
on the inpatient unit including practical procedures such as venepuncture and
intravenous infusions
- Undertake initial and ongoing assessments
on the inpatient unit, using the electronic patient record with senior doctor
support and supervision
- Participate in regular consultant led ward
rounds- Support may also be provided to the Being
You Centre, where medical assessments are required
- Be involved in the provision
of 1 in 5 first on call at Little Hulton with Consultant second on-call. First
on-call will involve non-resident on-call in the evenings and ward round on the
weekend
- Work closely with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team enabling a holistic approach to patient care
- Participate in education, training, audit, quality improvement and research activities
- Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development, appraisal and revalidation activities
- Liaise with, and provide advice to members of the Primary Healthcare Team concerning admissions and the 24-hour advice line
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will:
- Be responsible for maintenance of the
highest possible standard of medical care for patients
- Assist in the daily management of patients
on the inpatient unit including practical procedures such as venepuncture and
intravenous infusions
- Undertake initial and ongoing assessments
on the inpatient unit, using the electronic patient record with senior doctor
support and supervision
- Participate in regular consultant led ward
rounds- Support may also be provided to the Being
You Centre, where medical assessments are required
- Be involved in the provision
of 1 in 5 first on call at Little Hulton with Consultant second on-call. First
on-call will involve non-resident on-call in the evenings and ward round on the
weekend
- Work closely with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team enabling a holistic approach to patient care
- Participate in education, training, audit, quality improvement and research activities
- Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development, appraisal and revalidation activities
- Liaise with, and provide advice to members of the Primary Healthcare Team concerning admissions and the 24-hour advice line
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The Clinical Fellow will:
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience since qualifying / graduation
- Demonstrate acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of F2 within 2 years of intended start date
- Have a breadth of clinical experience (e.g. oncology, elderly care, general medical specialties)
Qualifications
Essential
- The Clinical Fellow will:
- Be fully registered with the GMC
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
Requirements
Essential
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues
- Be sensitive to patients spiritual and psychological needs
- Understand the importance of audit, research and quality improvement in the continuing development of clinical practice
- Show awareness of their own limitations
- Teach undergraduates and other health professionals
- Demonstrate organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
- Have multidisciplinary team working skills, a specific interest in palliative medicine and a desire to develop skills further
- Demonstrate a breadth of experience in clinical practice
- Ideally have had personal involvement in audit, research or quality improvement
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the importance of clinical governance
- Show an understanding of voluntary sector funding and organization
- Attend the hospice within 30 minutes when on call
- Use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
- Show IT skills to manage the electronic patient record, clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Meet professional health requirements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The Clinical Fellow will:
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience since qualifying / graduation
- Demonstrate acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of F2 within 2 years of intended start date
- Have a breadth of clinical experience (e.g. oncology, elderly care, general medical specialties)
Qualifications
Essential
- The Clinical Fellow will:
- Be fully registered with the GMC
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
Requirements
Essential
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues
- Be sensitive to patients spiritual and psychological needs
- Understand the importance of audit, research and quality improvement in the continuing development of clinical practice
- Show awareness of their own limitations
- Teach undergraduates and other health professionals
- Demonstrate organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
- Have multidisciplinary team working skills, a specific interest in palliative medicine and a desire to develop skills further
- Demonstrate a breadth of experience in clinical practice
- Ideally have had personal involvement in audit, research or quality improvement
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the importance of clinical governance
- Show an understanding of voluntary sector funding and organization
- Attend the hospice within 30 minutes when on call
- Use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
- Show IT skills to manage the electronic patient record, clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Meet professional health requirements
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).
