Job summary
Interviews will be held on the morning of 21 January 2025.
South Tyneside
and Sunderland Foundation Trust (STSFT) are looking to fill a Specialist
Palliative Care consultant post in the Sunderland locality, based at St
Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative Care. The post is
primarily community based in Sunderland and supporting the delivery of
education, plus on call cover for the 14-bedded IPU based at St Benedicts
Hospice.
This post is
based in St Benedicts Hospice delivering Specialist Palliative Medicine across
Sunderland for MDT working, on call, education and peer support, providing
consultant-led care to community palliative care services outpatient services
and delivering education.
The Specialist
Palliative Care Teams in South Tyneside and Sunderland are well established and
have been steadily developed, providing integrated and multi-disciplinary
services in both localities.
Main duties of the job
This post will
be an integral part of an established specialist palliative care medical team
providing consultant-led community and inpatient hospice care. The role offers
an excellent opportunity to influence palliative and end of life care services,
and to make a meaningful difference to people at the end of their life and
their families.
The appointee
will be jointly, with the other consultants, registrars and non-consultant career
grade doctors, support the wider Multi-Disciplinary team. Much of this will be
in the form of advice and support to the experienced specialist nursing team.
The appointee
will be expected to contribute to leadership, education, policy and guidance
development across the healthcare community.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant in Palliative Medicine - 8 PA's
The appointee will have responsibility for the training and
supervision of junior medical staff and will devote time to this activity on a
regular basis. If appropriate, the
appointee will be named in the contracts of Doctors in training grades as the
person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of
advice to such Doctors on their careers.
The appointee will be expected to work with managers and
professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will
participate in, with consultant colleagues, the medical contribution to
management. Subject to the provision of
the Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe
the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the
profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial
instruction of the Trust.
In particular, where the appointee manages employees of the
Trust, he/she will be expected to follow Trust employment and personnel
policies/procedures. The appointee will
be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital
staff included in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact the
appointee when necessary.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
INTERVIEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant in Palliative Medicine - 8 PA's
The appointee will have responsibility for the training and
supervision of junior medical staff and will devote time to this activity on a
regular basis. If appropriate, the
appointee will be named in the contracts of Doctors in training grades as the
person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of
advice to such Doctors on their careers.
The appointee will be expected to work with managers and
professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will
participate in, with consultant colleagues, the medical contribution to
management. Subject to the provision of
the Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe
the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the
profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial
instruction of the Trust.
In particular, where the appointee manages employees of the
Trust, he/she will be expected to follow Trust employment and personnel
policies/procedures. The appointee will
be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital
staff included in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact the
appointee when necessary.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
INTERVIEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge and ability to apply in the workplace
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required for the role
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with sensitivity and diplomacy
- Good communication skills with patients and staff
- Clinical Leadership, organisational and management skills
- Teaching skills for medical and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis (MD or PHD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Competent in the management of patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs and those at the end of life
- Experience of audit and research methodology
Career Interest
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development
- Attendance of meetings / courses
- Membership of professional bodies
- Knowledge of post applied for
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate skills in written English
- Demonstrate skills in spoken English
Career Progression
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of career development
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent
- Listed on GMCs Specialist
- Register for Palliative
- Medicine (or within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at interview)
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Postgraduate degree (MD or PHD)
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge and ability to apply in the workplace
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required for the role
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with sensitivity and diplomacy
- Good communication skills with patients and staff
- Clinical Leadership, organisational and management skills
- Teaching skills for medical and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis (MD or PHD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Competent in the management of patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs and those at the end of life
- Experience of audit and research methodology
Career Interest
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development
- Attendance of meetings / courses
- Membership of professional bodies
- Knowledge of post applied for
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate skills in written English
- Demonstrate skills in spoken English
Career Progression
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of career development
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent
- Listed on GMCs Specialist
- Register for Palliative
- Medicine (or within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at interview)
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Postgraduate degree (MD or PHD)
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department
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).
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