Job summary
Were looking for someone who;-
- is an enthusiastic, motivated doctor looking to gain specialist palliative care skills.
- can demonstrate excellent communication skill, compassion and motivation.
- is passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
- is wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St. Ann's Hospice.
Contract Permanent
Salary £42,008 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on-call payment per annum
Work Pattern Up to Ten Programmed activities in total including 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on call
Location BaseHeald Green
Responsible to Medical Director
Core Purpose To provide excellent medical care to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
For more information please contact dwaterman@sah.org.uk
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 a 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.
Time Scales
Closing Date 14th May 2025
Interview Date 2nd June 2025
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 Heald Green site. There may be occasions where you are required to work cross-site.
About us
At St Anns, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's 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.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key Benefits
Holiday 35 days, increasing to 37 days after 5 years service and 41 days after 10 years service (pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays). In addition staff are able to buy up to 1 weeks holiday per year via salary sacrifice, pro rata.
Pension Contributory Stakeholder pension in which we match up to 7% of your gross salary. Or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
Life CoverAll staff in the Scottish Widows Pension scheme (with the exception of bank staff) are provided with life cover of three times their basic salary in the event of their death whilst employed by St Anns Hospice.
Health Cash PlanWe offer access to an employee paid health cash plan.
Employee AssistanceEmployees can access telephone and online counselling 24 hours a day.
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
- 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
- Be involved in the provision of 1 in 5 first on call at Heald Green 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
- 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
- Be involved in the provision of 1 in 5 first on call at Heald Green 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
Experience
Essential
- The Clinical Fellow will be able to:
- 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 45-60 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
- The Clinical Fellow will:
- 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)
- Have a full UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The Clinical Fellow will be able to:
- 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 45-60 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
- The Clinical Fellow will:
- 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)
- Have a full UK driving licence.
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).
