Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine in the community setting.
This is a permanent, part time post working up to 7 PAs per week flexibly up to 3 days per week between Monday and Friday. Job shares will also be considered
The role is to provide clinical care for patients in the community setting, providing an ideal opportunity for any clinician to develop their skills and knowledge in this field.
Main duties of the job
There is an expectation that the post holder will specifically contribute to the educational program for medical students from Bristol and Peninsula Medical Schools, post graduate doctors in training and nursing and allied health professionals. You will also provide holistic medical support and continuity of care for patients with the clinical nurse specialist team community settings, under the supervision of our consultants.
The senior medical team provide a clinical service for supportive and palliative care across the two acute trust sites, the community and St Margaret's hospice in-patient unit alongside other healthcare professionals in palliative care employed by both Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and St Margaret's Hospice. We have an integrated approach to palliative and end of life care across the county and have an active end of life steering group which aims to support the improvement of palliative care across the county. Working with the palliative care teams we have an end of life education team who deliver education and support across the county and have been key in developing the Somerset End of Life Care website to support the delivery of education, care and support for healthcare professionals, patients and their carers across the county: Somerset - End Of Life Care & Bereavement Support.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
provide medical advice and support to the St Margaret's CNS team in the community settings with a focus on West Somerset including Minehead and Taunton
encourage a holistic response to the care of patients and their families
Deliver supervision and education to medical students and postgraduate doctors in training, nursing and allied health professionals
support Somerset End of Life individualised care planning
This is a 7 PA post that can be worked flexibly (including flexible working days) to complement current work.
The post holder will work alongside the MDT to support the St Margaret's Hospice community team.
These sessions are used for support of a dedicated community based clinical nurse specialist team via case reviews. It also includes the ability to review people within a specific geographical area in their own homes. A typical session may include 10-20 CNS led case reviews and 1-3 domiciliary visits depending on needs on that day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
provide medical advice and support to the St Margaret's CNS team in the community settings with a focus on West Somerset including Minehead and Taunton
encourage a holistic response to the care of patients and their families
Deliver supervision and education to medical students and postgraduate doctors in training, nursing and allied health professionals
support Somerset End of Life individualised care planning
This is a 7 PA post that can be worked flexibly (including flexible working days) to complement current work.
The post holder will work alongside the MDT to support the St Margaret's Hospice community team.
These sessions are used for support of a dedicated community based clinical nurse specialist team via case reviews. It also includes the ability to review people within a specific geographical area in their own homes. A typical session may include 10-20 CNS led case reviews and 1-3 domiciliary visits depending on needs on that day.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Palliative Medicine
- Knowledge / experience of primary care sector
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Knowledge of responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Medicine and clinical effectiveness
- Experience of palliative medicine for patients with non-cancer conditions
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
- Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Adequate IT skills for the role
- Experience of audit management and QI methodology
- Experience of applying principles of adult education or quality improvement
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the essential person specification required to undertake this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Palliative Medicine
- Knowledge / experience of primary care sector
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Knowledge of responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Medicine and clinical effectiveness
- Experience of palliative medicine for patients with non-cancer conditions
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
- Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Adequate IT skills for the role
- Experience of audit management and QI methodology
- Experience of applying principles of adult education or quality improvement
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the essential person specification required to undertake this role
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).
