Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and experienced doctor who is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care at the end of life. The post would be suitable for those who wish to gain experience and skills in specialist palliative medicine or consolidate/expand on knowledge and skills they already have.

Essential Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate training (at least 2 years in relevant specialties)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine interest in or experience of palliative medicine

Desirable:

• Previous experience in hospice or specialist palliative care settings
• Interest in teaching, service development or audit/QI

When working on the IPU: To be responsible for day-to-day medical management of patients in the In-patient Unit, including admissions, clinical meetings, ward rounds, and close working with the multidisciplinary team.

When working in the Community: To provide support to the Community CNS team and to see patients either in their own homes or as out-patients.

To be responsible for generating and maintaining patient records, including inputting patient information onto databases.

To be responsible for death certifications and for the completion of associated administrative requirements.

To identify and meet the palliative needs of patients including the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and also the emotional and psychological care needs of their relatives and friends.

To assess the changing medical needs of day patients, outpatients, or home care patients as required.

To deputise and cross cover, when other doctors are away or on leave.

To liaise with Primary and Secondary Care Teams ensuring consistency of information giving and continuity of care.

Additional Information

You must live within 45 minutes of Prospect Hospice when on-call.

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Our Values

Were committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, ability and individuality, and were proud to be a learning organisation that encourages innovation and continuous development.

Ready to apply?

We welcome informal discussions or visits to the hospice. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Simon Brooks, Hospice Consultant on 01793 813355 or email simonbrooks@prospect-hospice.net

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional GMC registration

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.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in so may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are advised to apply early.

Prospect Hospice does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying.

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.

Desirable

• Higher diploma or degree.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience post F2.
• Understanding and experience of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Experience in working effectively within a specialist palliative care unit/ hospice and within a multidisciplinary team.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate an interest in palliative care.
• Enthusiasm for informally teaching and providing educational support to junior colleagues, including doctors and medical students.
• Caring and empathetic approach with patients and families.
• Commitment to continuing personal development.
• Ability to undertake travel requirements of post.
• Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
• Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice.
• To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
• Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake palliative care assessments within the In-patient Unit, in the Community and Day therapy Unit settings and to seek senior support where necessary.
• Ability to provide palliative care advice and support to other healthcare professionals in the hospice, hospital and community settings and to seek senior support where necessary.
• Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients with the support of the consultant.
• Demonstrate ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to supervise more junior members of the medical team.
• Good MSOffice and IT skills.
• Ability to cope and be resourceful in sometimes challenging and stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, the multidisciplinary team, hospital staff, GPs and other agencies
• Ability to identify limits of own abilities and to seek help when necessary.

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).