Job summary
We are looking to recruit a specialty doctor in palliative medicine who will play an integral role in delivering holistic care to our patients on the inpatient unit and supporting audit and quality improvement activities.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £59,175 - £75,998 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: Little Hulton
Call to action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact
Dr David Waterman, Medical Director, on 0161 437 8136 if more information is required.
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 Standard/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.
Timescales
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 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 Little Hulton site. There may be occasions where you are required to work cross-site.
About us
At St Ann's, 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.
We're 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 acheive our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Health cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted lunches on site
- Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
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 Little Hulton 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.
Opportunities and Clinical Professional Development
The Specialty Doctor will be
assigned to a clinical supervisor and have regular appraisals.
The Specialty Doctor will
have opportunities to:
- Undertake other
teaching for undergraduates, postgraduates and other health professionals
- Be involved and
lead audit, quality improvement and research opportunities with senior
supervision
- Increase
experience with other members of the hospice team including the community
teams, attending outpatient clinics, spending time in The Being You Centre
- Attend internal
training courses
- Apply for study
leave and gain access to a study budget to attend relevant training courses
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 Little Hulton 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.
Opportunities and Clinical Professional Development
The Specialty Doctor will be
assigned to a clinical supervisor and have regular appraisals.
The Specialty Doctor will
have opportunities to:
- Undertake other
teaching for undergraduates, postgraduates and other health professionals
- Be involved and
lead audit, quality improvement and research opportunities with senior
supervision
- Increase
experience with other members of the hospice team including the community
teams, attending outpatient clinics, spending time in The Being You Centre
- Attend internal
training courses
- Apply for study
leave and gain access to a study budget to attend relevant training courses
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
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 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 skills and Microsoft Office
- Meet professional health requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Be fully registered with the GMC
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Ideally hold MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent
- Ideally hold a Degree or Diploma in Palliative Care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
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 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 skills and Microsoft Office
- Meet professional health requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Be fully registered with the GMC
- Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Ideally hold MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent
- Ideally hold a Degree or Diploma in Palliative Care
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).
