Specialty Doctor - Newcastle

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Location:Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle

Salary:Specialty Doctor Scale £52,530 - £67,465 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) + 5% Availability Supplement

Hours:6PAs (24 hours) per week with 1 in 5 on-call commitment

Closing Date:15th October 2023

Interview Date:TBC

Previous experience in palliative medicine is desirable but not essential, and there will be education and supervision for the successful applicants.

The role involves first on call cover for the hospice and the regional advice line. On-call is a non-resident but includes returning to the hospice site out of hours when there is a clinical need.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Adriana.cammalleri@mariecurie.org.uk

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent and at least a further 2 years full-time post-graduate experience in a recognised training programme (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis). Or demonstration of equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

• Higher Medical Qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCGP
• Diploma in Palliative Medicine

Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration, a licence to practice and at least 4 years full-time
• postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
• Audit skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communications skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of management of symptoms associated
• with terminal illnesses.
• Research interest

Personality/Aptitude/Motivation

Essential

• Good listener
• Flexible
• Able to motivate others
• Ability to liaise effectively with healthcare teams out with the hospice
• 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 Hospice

Newcastle

NE4 6SS

Employer's website

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