Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CLINICAL FELLOW IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE BASED ON CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL
Proposed interviews: End of January - Beginning of February 2025
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for the post of junior clinical fellow in palliative medicine. This is a 6 month fixed term NHS post, although applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly are encouraged.
The post will be based at the Macmillan Unit, and may involve work on the in-patient ward and with the community specialist palliative care team. It includes an on call commitment which is non-residential and involves supporting the 16 bedded hospice in-patient unit. The service is well supported by the consultants and a range of therapy and wellbeing services.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to continuing professional development for all doctors, both in formal training posts and not on a training programme,such that a smallstudy budget and study leave allowance will be available. Opportunities to be involved in research exist.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure
Applicants should be registered with the GMC with a current license to practise.
For further information, please contact Medical Personnel, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to continuing professional development for all doctors, both in formal training posts and not on a training programme,such that a smallstudy budget and study leave allowance will be available. Opportunities to be involved in research exist.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure
Applicants should be registered with the GMC with a current license to practise.
For further information, please contact Medical Personnel, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practise
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Foundation Training or equivalent
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working with demonstrable ability to work effectively alongside other professionals
- Ability to participate in a non resident on-call (Driving license and access to a car OR alternative means of meeting requirements for the on-call as per job description)
Desirable
- Previous experience in Palliative Medicine
- Previous experience in Oncology or Haematology
- MRCP / MRCGP
- Advanced communication skills training
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Emotional resilience with knowledge of work related stressors and ability to manage these
- Caring and compassionate attitude towards patient and their families
- Approachable manner
Desirable
- Commitment to Palliative Medicine as a specialty
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practise
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Foundation Training or equivalent
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working with demonstrable ability to work effectively alongside other professionals
- Ability to participate in a non resident on-call (Driving license and access to a car OR alternative means of meeting requirements for the on-call as per job description)
Desirable
- Previous experience in Palliative Medicine
- Previous experience in Oncology or Haematology
- MRCP / MRCGP
- Advanced communication skills training
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Emotional resilience with knowledge of work related stressors and ability to manage these
- Caring and compassionate attitude towards patient and their families
- Approachable manner
Desirable
- Commitment to Palliative Medicine as a specialty
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
