Job summary
Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Have you got what it takes?
- Are you an enthusiastic, motivated doctor looking to gain specialist palliative care skills?
- Can you demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion and motivation?
- You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
- You must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann's Hospice.
"The one thing that never changes is how focused everyone at St Ann's is on providing the best care possible. Their commitment is always constant"
Dr Dave Waterman, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Medical Director
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 18 beds at
Heald Green and 18 beds at Little Hulton but also support the 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
Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a part-time permanent position.
Salary: £37,303 to £39,152 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on-call payment per annum
Working pattern: Five Sessions per week in total (including 1 session for on-call per week)
Based at: Little Hulton
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites
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.
Please contact Dr David Waterman, Medical Director on 0161 437 8136 for an informal chat.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.
Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
Closing date: April 28, 2024
Interview date: May 3, 2024
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 a ward round at the
weekend
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 a ward round at the
weekend
Person Specification
The Clinical Fellow will be able to:
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Be fully registered with the GMC.
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- 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).
Person Specification
The Clinical Fellow will be able to:
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Be fully registered with the GMC.
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- 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).
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
