Clinical Fellow Palliative Medicine - Newcastle

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

Salary:NHS Doctors in Training Pay Scale (Core Training equivalent) (£43,923 £55,329) per annum (dependent on experience) plus On call

Contract:Up to 10 Programmed Activities per week (40 hours) plus 1 in 6 On-call

Contract Type:Fixed Term - up to 12 months

Based:Marie Curie Newcastle Hospice

Closing date:26th September 2023

Interview date:TBC

What we are looking for:

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Experience in Treating Primary and Secondary Malignant Disease, and symptoms in non-malignant conditions
• Full GMC registration, a licence to practise and at least 2 years full-time postgraduate training 2 of which must have been in relevant acute specialities (or demonstration of equivalent experience and competencies)

Whats in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For an informal discussion please contact John Gibson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration, a licence to practise and at least 2 years full-time postgraduate training 2 of which must have been in relevant acute specialities(or demonstration of equivalent experience and competencies)
• Experience in Treating Primary and Secondary Malignant Disease, and symptoms in non-malignant conditions
• Audit Skills
• Teaching Skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Counselling skills that are sensitive to patients and carers
• Excellent communications skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of symptom control
• Research interest

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Medical Qualification
• Diploma in Palliative Medicine

Personality/Aptitude/Motivation

Essential

• Good listener
• Flexible
• Able to motivate others
• Promptness in communication with other professionals outside the institute, in connection with patient care
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative while recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately

Desirable

• Understanding of management process and issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie Newcastle Hopice

Newcastle

NE4 6SS

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)