Job summary
To lead the medical team to
deliver exceptional end of life
medical care, whilst encouraging
and supporting the holistic
approach to patients and their
families within the hospice,
taking social, spiritual,
psychological, as well as medical
factors into consideration.
Further details in our Application prospectus.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting new role and we are looking for a gifted leader who can continue to inspire our exceptional care. Compassion and emotional intelligence are essential for success in this leadership role, as are outstanding listening and communication skills.
About us
Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7Cornish healthcare charity that provides end of life support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical staff and volunteers care for patients and their families, carers and friends at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julias Hospice in Hayle, through our Community Services and where appropriate, in peoples own homes and in local care homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the
most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the
leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.
Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Hospice Doctor, reports to the Director of Clinical Services and is the
most senior medical member of our team. You will be responsible for the
leadership, management and ongoing development of the medical team.
Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the hospice, working alongside your colleagues to help achieve the hospices purpose to be a well led organisation delivering compassionate, specialist end of life care through an engaged and motivated workforce. We have support from a range of external Palliative Care Consultants; both in person and remotely. The Lead Hospice Doctor will be responsible for championing multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality care. You will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to your direct reports and continually review and develop services to improve care for our patients and their families. Over the next few pages, we will provide you with the principal responsiblities and accountabilities of this role to give a better understanding of what youd be doing as our Lead Hospice Doctor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- Training or experience in at least one of these areas; General Medicine, Elderly Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or General Practice. Experience and commitment to clinical care of individuals at the end of their lives. Proven and demonstrable leadership skills including coaching and mentoring experience.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical work in a hospice or Specialist Palliative Care unit
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate others. Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do so.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in an on-call rota and being responsive during unsocial hours.
Personal attributes
Essential
- An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people. Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Open minded and non-judgemental. Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- A passion for hospice and palliative care.
Personal attributes
Essential
- An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people. Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Open minded and non-judgemental. Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- A passion for hospice and palliative care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- Training or experience in at least one of these areas; General Medicine, Elderly Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or General Practice. Experience and commitment to clinical care of individuals at the end of their lives. Proven and demonstrable leadership skills including coaching and mentoring experience.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical work in a hospice or Specialist Palliative Care unit
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate others. Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do so.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in an on-call rota and being responsive during unsocial hours.
Personal attributes
Essential
- An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people. Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Open minded and non-judgemental. Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- A passion for hospice and palliative care.
Personal attributes
Essential
- An engaging personal style and ability to take an interest in all kinds of people. Calm and approachable with a good sense of humour. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Open minded and non-judgemental. Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- A passion for hospice and 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).
