Job summary
This is a 1.0 WTE/plus
on-call post in Palliative Medicine based in an in-patient hospice. It is a
temporary post, ideal for those wishing to gain experience in Palliative
Medicine prior to applying for their next training post or a Specialty Doctor
role.
The post is for 6
months with the option to extend to 12 months by mutual agreement.
Together with the current Specialty Doctors and
Residents, the post holder will be responsible for the day to day medical care
of in-patients at Rowans Hospice as part of the specialist multi-professional
ward team. The post holder will provide non-resident first on-call duties to
the in-patient ward supported by a senior doctor.
The post holder will receive education as part
of the in-house medical teaching programme to which they will be expected to
contribute. As part of this programme one half day protected study time a week
and external study leave are provided.
This post is employed
by Rowans Hospice, an independent charitable organisation. The terms and
conditions of the post will be in accordance with, but not subject to, the
conditions you would expect in the NHS.
The on-call commitment for
the post is 1 in 5 non-resident with prospective cover. The post holder will be first on-call with
Consultant or Specialist doctors providing remote supervision. Cover for annual and study leave is arranged
internally by medical staff.
For further information please visit our website:https://www.rowanshospice.co.uk/work-for-us/
Main duties of the job
The post holders duties will dovetail with
those of the other doctors to ensure daily support to the inpatient unit. Formal ward rounds will be conducted through
the week to provide an opportunity for in-service training and to optimise
patient care. Duties include:
1. Day to day medical care
of in-patients.
2. Managing admission of
new patients to the hospice and arrangements for discharge.
3.
To
liaise with the other medical staff over the management of Hospice in-patients
and to conduct joint ward rounds with them.
4.
To
receive and deliver full and effective handover between doctors on the team and
within the multi-professional team.
5.
To
liaise with the community and hospital palliative care support teams and other
community services to facilitate the smooth admission and discharge of patients
under their care.
6.
To
meet relatives and/or carers of patients and provide support where appropriate,
necessary and possible.
7.
To
develop and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the
multidisciplinary hospice team.
8.
To
take part in the medical out of hours on-call rota for the hospice as outlined
above. Senior medical cover will be provided.
To comply with all Hospice clinical policies and
procedures.
About us
Rowans
Hospice provides specialist palliative care to adults with life limiting
illnesses in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We work in partnership with
Portsmouth University Hospital NHS trust and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to offer community, day and in-patient
specialist services.
You
will join a friendly and supported multi-professional team, committed to
high standards of care. Your primary
role will be to deliver specialist palliative care to the ward in-patients.
This is a service post to assist the Consultants and Specialist doctors with
the management of an complex and intense caseload. There is
excellent support for personal and career development with opportunity for education and quality improvement work.
The
position of Locally Employed Doctor is for 6 months initially,
ideal for those wishing to gain more experience in a Hospice setting. This is a full time post although
applications for a less than full time pattern will be considered.
The
role will form part of the Hospice on-call rota (a 2% availability supplement
is payable). The rota is non-resident,
and provides cover for Rowans Hospice in-patient unit 1 in 5 pro rata including
weekends, with Consultant / SAS support available at all times. We regret that other than suitable emergency
sleeping arrangements, on-call accommodation cannot be provided; doctors are
required to remain within one hours travelling distance at all times whilst
on-call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hospice-based
(Rowans Hospice)
The post holders duties will dovetail with
those of the other doctors to ensure daily support to the inpatient
unit. Formal ward rounds will be
conducted through the week to provide an opportunity for in-service training
and to optimise patient care. Duties include:
1. Day to day medical
care of in-patients.
2. Managing admission of
new patients to the hospice and arrangements for discharge.
3.
To liaise with the other medical staff over the
management of Hospice in-patients and to conduct joint ward rounds with them.
4.
To receive and deliver full and effective handover
between doctors on the team and within the multi-professional team.
5.
To liaise with the community and hospital palliative care
support teams and other community services to facilitate the smooth admission
and discharge of patients under their care.
6.
To meet relatives and/or carers of patients and provide
support where appropriate, necessary and possible.
7.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships
with other members of the multidisciplinary hospice team.
8.
To take part in the medical out of hours on-call rota for
the hospice as outlined above. Senior medical cover will be provided.
9.
To comply with all Hospice clinical policies and
procedures.
Administrative Duties
1. To maintain up to date
and accurate patient medical records (predominately electronic records).
2.
To
liaise with the patient's General Practitioner and other doctors about patient
care, on discharge or death when on the ward and following assessments in the
hospital and community.
3.
To
provide prompt typing and sending of discharge and assessment summaries to
general practitioners and other medical staff regarding the transfer, discharge
or death of patients.
4.
Prompt
completion of death certificates, cremation forms and associated paperwork.
The post holder will have desk space in an office
shared with the other Doctors. Computers in the room provide desktop Internet
access. Secretarial support is provided within the hospice secretariat.
This is a service post within a training
environment. Induction will be provided as appropriate to the duties of the
post. Training will be provided in the IT systems required for the conduct of
the posts duties.
Clinical audit is encouraged and supported and
an annual event showcases quality improvement work, the post-holder will be
supported in completing a project and presenting the results within the showcase.
The post holder will:
1.
At
the commencement of the post meet with line manager to agree KPIs for the post.
These will be reviewed 2 monthly to
ensure the needs of the individual and service are being met, with a Hospice
Appraisal if the post extends beyond 6 months.
2.
Be
encouraged to attend in-house education activities and local palliative medical
CPD events, in liaison with other medical staff and ensuring coverage of the
in-patient unit is maintained.
3.
Contribute
to Rowans Hospice doctors education programme.
4.
Be
expected to keep abreast of developments in medical practice.
5.
Participate
in research and audit projects as relevant to the post.
6.
Be
given one programmed activity of personal study time per week except on those
weeks when the trainees and other specialty doctors are on leave.
7.
Have
paid study leave relevant to training needs as indicated in the development
plan.
Engage with Appraisal processes if appropriate for the
duration of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hospice-based
(Rowans Hospice)
The post holders duties will dovetail with
those of the other doctors to ensure daily support to the inpatient
unit. Formal ward rounds will be
conducted through the week to provide an opportunity for in-service training
and to optimise patient care. Duties include:
1. Day to day medical
care of in-patients.
2. Managing admission of
new patients to the hospice and arrangements for discharge.
3.
To liaise with the other medical staff over the
management of Hospice in-patients and to conduct joint ward rounds with them.
4.
To receive and deliver full and effective handover
between doctors on the team and within the multi-professional team.
5.
To liaise with the community and hospital palliative care
support teams and other community services to facilitate the smooth admission
and discharge of patients under their care.
6.
To meet relatives and/or carers of patients and provide
support where appropriate, necessary and possible.
7.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships
with other members of the multidisciplinary hospice team.
8.
To take part in the medical out of hours on-call rota for
the hospice as outlined above. Senior medical cover will be provided.
9.
To comply with all Hospice clinical policies and
procedures.
Administrative Duties
1. To maintain up to date
and accurate patient medical records (predominately electronic records).
2.
To
liaise with the patient's General Practitioner and other doctors about patient
care, on discharge or death when on the ward and following assessments in the
hospital and community.
3.
To
provide prompt typing and sending of discharge and assessment summaries to
general practitioners and other medical staff regarding the transfer, discharge
or death of patients.
4.
Prompt
completion of death certificates, cremation forms and associated paperwork.
The post holder will have desk space in an office
shared with the other Doctors. Computers in the room provide desktop Internet
access. Secretarial support is provided within the hospice secretariat.
This is a service post within a training
environment. Induction will be provided as appropriate to the duties of the
post. Training will be provided in the IT systems required for the conduct of
the posts duties.
Clinical audit is encouraged and supported and
an annual event showcases quality improvement work, the post-holder will be
supported in completing a project and presenting the results within the showcase.
The post holder will:
1.
At
the commencement of the post meet with line manager to agree KPIs for the post.
These will be reviewed 2 monthly to
ensure the needs of the individual and service are being met, with a Hospice
Appraisal if the post extends beyond 6 months.
2.
Be
encouraged to attend in-house education activities and local palliative medical
CPD events, in liaison with other medical staff and ensuring coverage of the
in-patient unit is maintained.
3.
Contribute
to Rowans Hospice doctors education programme.
4.
Be
expected to keep abreast of developments in medical practice.
5.
Participate
in research and audit projects as relevant to the post.
6.
Be
given one programmed activity of personal study time per week except on those
weeks when the trainees and other specialty doctors are on leave.
7.
Have
paid study leave relevant to training needs as indicated in the development
plan.
Engage with Appraisal processes if appropriate for the
duration of the post.
Person Specification
Additional Information
Essential
- Suitable candidates will have completed their foundation training.
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC. Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of the current immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
- For further information and to discuss contact hr@rowanshospice.co.uk, or on telephone 023 9225 0001.
- Rowans Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Person Specification
Additional Information
Essential
- Suitable candidates will have completed their foundation training.
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC. Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of the current immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
- For further information and to discuss contact hr@rowanshospice.co.uk, or on telephone 023 9225 0001.
- Rowans Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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).
