Job summary
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 outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based 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.
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
- 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 Being You Centre,
Outpatient Services and a 24-hour advice line.
This post will play an integral role in delivering
holistic care to our patients on the inpatient unit and supporting audit and
quality improvement activities. Our
Specialty Doctors also help us support the training of medical students and
postgraduate doctors.
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 Specialty Doctor post across the organisation.
This post is primarily based at the Heald Green 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: £52,530 - £67,465 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on-call payment per annum.
Working pattern: 7 Sessions per week in total (including 1 session for on-call per week)
Based at: Heald Green
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 Specialty Doctor 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.
- 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 Heald Green with Consultant 2nd
on-call.
- First
on-call will involve non-resident on-call in evenings and overnight, with ward
round on the weekend
- Working closely with members of the
multi-disciplinary team enabling a holistic approach to patient care
- Participate and lead education, training,
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.
- Adopt
appropriate management responsibilities when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctor 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.
- 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 Heald Green with Consultant 2nd
on-call.
- First
on-call will involve non-resident on-call in evenings and overnight, with ward
round on the weekend
- Working closely with members of the
multi-disciplinary team enabling a holistic approach to patient care
- Participate and lead education, training,
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.
- Adopt
appropriate management responsibilities when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be fully registered with the GMC.
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- Have at least two years of experience in a relevant specialty or possess equivalent experience or competencies.
- Have a minimum of four years experience since qualifying.
- Have multidisciplinary team working skills have a specific interest in palliative medicine and a desire to develop skills further.
- Demonstrate a breadth of experience in clinical practice.
- Be able to demonstrate personal involvement in audit and quality improvement, as well as ideally research.
Desirable
- Ideally hold MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent.
- Ideally hold a Degree or Diploma in Palliative Care.
The Specialty Doctor will be able to
Essential
- communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues and ideally have undertaken advanced communication skills training
- 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, postgraduates and other health professionals and formal training in teaching would be desirable
- Demonstrate organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
- 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 skills and Microsoft Office
- Meet professional health requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be fully registered with the GMC.
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- Have at least two years of experience in a relevant specialty or possess equivalent experience or competencies.
- Have a minimum of four years experience since qualifying.
- Have multidisciplinary team working skills have a specific interest in palliative medicine and a desire to develop skills further.
- Demonstrate a breadth of experience in clinical practice.
- Be able to demonstrate personal involvement in audit and quality improvement, as well as ideally research.
Desirable
- Ideally hold MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent.
- Ideally hold a Degree or Diploma in Palliative Care.
The Specialty Doctor will be able to
Essential
- communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues and ideally have undertaken advanced communication skills training
- 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, postgraduates and other health professionals and formal training in teaching would be desirable
- Demonstrate organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
- 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 skills 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
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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).
