Job summary
Speciality Doctor or/and experienced ACP in Palliative Medicine
St. Mary's Hospice, Ulverston
Specialty Doctor salary range £55k - £64k Dependent on experience
ACP salary range £40k - £44k Dependent on experience
We are offering an exciting opportunity for experienced palliative care professionals to join St Marys Hospice based in the heart of South Lakeland, Cumbria.
You will be part of a multi professional team ensuring the continuity of high quality, specialist palliative and end of life care for patients in our 8 bedded Inpatient Unit. This service is an important part of our comprehensive support for families which includes teams providing care at home, emotional support, therapies and education. We work closely with our valued partners in the community, hospital and primary care.
Our team is a mix of Specialty Doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners qualified to Masters level. Three times a week the team links virtually to SPEOLC consultants based in national teaching hospitals for ward rounds and MDT. This consultant team also provides OOH support.
We offer support to pursue educational opportunities e.g. diploma/MSc in Palliative Care.
Permanent, flexible hours are available.
On call: 1 in 5, non-resident weekend cover with additional week night on call duties.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council, with a current license to practice.
Closing date: 14 Aug 2023
Main duties of the job
Fully engage with all handovers during the day, including the full morning review handover at 9.00am, involving all staff as appropriate. Encourage and support an in-depth dialogue, taking account of different team member viewpoints.
Arrange and coordinate admissions with the nurse-in-charge, taking into account patient dependency levels and staffing.
Support the coordination of patient discharges, working collaboratively with others in the team, especially nursing staff, the clinical administrator.
Undertake a comprehensive admission of new patients, together with nursing staff, adopting holistic palliative care principles. Complete admission template and EMIS records.
Undertake advance care planning including discussion and recording of DNACPR, emergency treatment plans and ceiling of care. Build a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, encouraging involvement in decision making and expression of wishes and preferences in care and treatment.
Provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support for patients, families and others close to the patient. Refer to Adult Social Care and Family Support team as required.
On a daily basis, ensure each patient is reviewed
Ensure use of agreed symptom management guidelines and treatment formularies to inform decision making.
Participate in virtual MDT meetings and Board Rounds
About us
St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.
Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.
We are a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.
St Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. We have a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speciality Doctor or/and experienced ACP in Palliative Medicine
Specialty Doctor salary range £55k - £64k Dependent on
experience
ACP salary range £40k - £44k Dependent on experience
We are offering an exciting
opportunity for experienced palliative care professionals to join St Marys
Hospice based in the heart of South Lakeland, Cumbria.
You will be part of a multi
professional team ensuring the continuity of high quality, specialist
palliative and end of life care for patients in our 8 bedded Inpatient Unit.
This service is an important part of our comprehensive support for families
which includes teams providing care at home, emotional support, therapies and education.
We work closely with our valued partners in the community, hospital and primary
care.
Our team is a mix of Specialty
Doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners qualified to Masters level. Three times
a week the team links virtually to SPEOLC consultants based in national teaching
hospitals for ward rounds and MDT. This consultant team also provides OOH
support.
We offer support to pursue
educational opportunities e.g. diploma/MSc in Palliative Care.
Permanent, flexible hours
are available.
On call: 1 in 5,
non-resident weekend cover with additional week night on call duties.
Applicants must have full
registration with the General Medical Council, with a current license to
practice.
Based in St Marys Hospice,
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP
Closing date: 14 August 2023
For any further information
please contact:
Val Stangoe, CEO: Email val.stangoe@stmaryshospice.org.uk
or contact us on: 01229 580 305
Alternatively see our website www.stmaryshospice.org.uk for details of job specification and
details of how to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speciality Doctor or/and experienced ACP in Palliative Medicine
Specialty Doctor salary range £55k - £64k Dependent on
experience
ACP salary range £40k - £44k Dependent on experience
We are offering an exciting
opportunity for experienced palliative care professionals to join St Marys
Hospice based in the heart of South Lakeland, Cumbria.
You will be part of a multi
professional team ensuring the continuity of high quality, specialist
palliative and end of life care for patients in our 8 bedded Inpatient Unit.
This service is an important part of our comprehensive support for families
which includes teams providing care at home, emotional support, therapies and education.
We work closely with our valued partners in the community, hospital and primary
care.
Our team is a mix of Specialty
Doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners qualified to Masters level. Three times
a week the team links virtually to SPEOLC consultants based in national teaching
hospitals for ward rounds and MDT. This consultant team also provides OOH
support.
We offer support to pursue
educational opportunities e.g. diploma/MSc in Palliative Care.
Permanent, flexible hours
are available.
On call: 1 in 5,
non-resident weekend cover with additional week night on call duties.
Applicants must have full
registration with the General Medical Council, with a current license to
practice.
Based in St Marys Hospice,
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP
Closing date: 14 August 2023
For any further information
please contact:
Val Stangoe, CEO: Email val.stangoe@stmaryshospice.org.uk
or contact us on: 01229 580 305
Alternatively see our website www.stmaryshospice.org.uk for details of job specification and
details of how to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctor
- -Full GMC registration
- -Three years post-registration experience in relevant and related specialities
- -Reasonable palliative experience
- -Previous experience working in the UK health system
- ACP
- -ACP qualification at Masters level
- -Significant experience in specialist palliative and end of life care
- -Previous experience working in the UK health system
Desirable
- Doctor
- Palliative care certificate or diploma
- Membership of a Royal College
Experience
Essential
- Doctor
- -Knowledge and skills in diagnosis and treatment of common symptoms and conditions relating to advancing cancer and other life-limiting illnesses
- -Good broad knowledge of pharmacology and up to date prescribing skills
- -An understanding of emotional problems faced by patients and their families
- -Knowledge of bereavement and normal and abnormal grief reactions
- -An awareness of cultural, social and spiritual factors in respect of patients and their families
- -Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- -Commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of nursing team, medical students and junior medical staff
- -Willingness to participate in Audit / Quality improvement activity
- -Basic IT skills
- ACP
- -Knowledge and skills in diagnosis and treatment of common symptoms and conditions relating to advancing cancer and other life-limiting illnesses
- -Experience of working within specialist palliative care
- -Good broad knowledge of pharmacology and up to date prescribing skills
- -An understanding of emotional problems faced by patients and their families
- -Knowledge of bereavement and normal and abnormal grief reactions
- -An awareness of cultural, social and spiritual factors in respect of patients and their families
- -Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- -Commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of nursing team, medical students and junior medical staff
- -Willingness to participate in Audit / Quality improvement activity
- -Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Doctor
- Experience of working within specialist palliative care
- Advanced Communication skills training (although we can provide)
- ACP
- Advanced Communication skills training (although we can provide)
Attitude
Essential
- Doctor
- -Sensitive, mature and empathetic personality
- -Good interpersonal skills
- -Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- -Team player
- ACP
- -Sensitive, mature and empathetic personality
- -Good interpersonal skills
- -Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- -Team player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctor
- -Full GMC registration
- -Three years post-registration experience in relevant and related specialities
- -Reasonable palliative experience
- -Previous experience working in the UK health system
- ACP
- -ACP qualification at Masters level
- -Significant experience in specialist palliative and end of life care
- -Previous experience working in the UK health system
Desirable
- Doctor
- Palliative care certificate or diploma
- Membership of a Royal College
Experience
Essential
- Doctor
- -Knowledge and skills in diagnosis and treatment of common symptoms and conditions relating to advancing cancer and other life-limiting illnesses
- -Good broad knowledge of pharmacology and up to date prescribing skills
- -An understanding of emotional problems faced by patients and their families
- -Knowledge of bereavement and normal and abnormal grief reactions
- -An awareness of cultural, social and spiritual factors in respect of patients and their families
- -Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- -Commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of nursing team, medical students and junior medical staff
- -Willingness to participate in Audit / Quality improvement activity
- -Basic IT skills
- ACP
- -Knowledge and skills in diagnosis and treatment of common symptoms and conditions relating to advancing cancer and other life-limiting illnesses
- -Experience of working within specialist palliative care
- -Good broad knowledge of pharmacology and up to date prescribing skills
- -An understanding of emotional problems faced by patients and their families
- -Knowledge of bereavement and normal and abnormal grief reactions
- -An awareness of cultural, social and spiritual factors in respect of patients and their families
- -Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- -Commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of nursing team, medical students and junior medical staff
- -Willingness to participate in Audit / Quality improvement activity
- -Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Doctor
- Experience of working within specialist palliative care
- Advanced Communication skills training (although we can provide)
- ACP
- Advanced Communication skills training (although we can provide)
Attitude
Essential
- Doctor
- -Sensitive, mature and empathetic personality
- -Good interpersonal skills
- -Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- -Team player
- ACP
- -Sensitive, mature and empathetic personality
- -Good interpersonal skills
- -Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- -Team player
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).
