Job summary
The Specialty Doctor will be an important member of the hospice team and will provide 1:5 non-resident medical out of hours support to the hospice at the weekend, Friday 5pm evening to Monday 9am. The post is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to increase their Palliative Care expertise and qualifications. It suits individuals currently practising in primary or secondary care.
The post is based at the John Eastwood Hospice, which provides a wide range of Specialist Palliative Care services to Central Nottinghamshire. There are well-established in-patient, Living Well Centre, and outreach services to both primary and secondary care.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will provide care of hospice in-patients, when on-call as part of the out of hours non-resident rota - together with GPST, Registrars, Clinical Fellow, and other Specialty Doctors. The role will be required to be always available by telephone when on call and is required to remain within approximately 45 minutes travelling time. It may be required to return to the inpatient unit to see an admission or review patients that have unexpectedly deteriorated.
A visit to the hospice to perform a ward round is required Saturday and Sunday when on-call at the weekend. The rest of the weekend is predominantly telephone support. A visit to the unit on Fridays when on-call over the weekend will help to familiarise with current patients.
About us
John Eastwood Hospice opened in 1991 and has been extended twice. The Hospice is purpose built, providing Specialist Palliative Care services to Mid-Nottinghamshire a population of more than 340,000. The hospice is adjacent to Kings Mill Hospital. The unit was built with charitable donations and is now run by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide telephone medical advice to the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialists and health care professionals in the community and hospital. A record will be maintained of telephone communications and advice given.
- To receive appropriate admissions to the Hospice and undertake all appropriate documentation. Only a small number of hospice admissions occur out of hours
- To participate in the multidisciplinary team
- To contribute to the handover process before and after being on-call.
- To complete in a timely fashion all medical records and communications with primary and secondary care regarding patients. Such communication may involve completion of discharge summaries. To use SystmOne software after appropriate training.
- The duties of the post may be developed, after discussion with the post holder, to ensure maximum experience is provided. The post holder will be supported in developing their own palliative care skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide telephone medical advice to the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialists and health care professionals in the community and hospital. A record will be maintained of telephone communications and advice given.
- To receive appropriate admissions to the Hospice and undertake all appropriate documentation. Only a small number of hospice admissions occur out of hours
- To participate in the multidisciplinary team
- To contribute to the handover process before and after being on-call.
- To complete in a timely fashion all medical records and communications with primary and secondary care regarding patients. Such communication may involve completion of discharge summaries. To use SystmOne software after appropriate training.
- The duties of the post may be developed, after discussion with the post holder, to ensure maximum experience is provided. The post holder will be supported in developing their own palliative care skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher qualification e.g., MRCGP, MRCP, Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievements of ST level competences in a relevant specialty at time of application or recognised equivalent of a minimum of four years postgraduate training e.g., in General Practice
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working in Specialist Palliative Care
Eligibility
Essential
- Ability to provide good clinical care
- Excellent communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships with patients
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Evidence of interest in teaching where required in the job
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of experience in teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher qualification e.g., MRCGP, MRCP, Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievements of ST level competences in a relevant specialty at time of application or recognised equivalent of a minimum of four years postgraduate training e.g., in General Practice
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working in Specialist Palliative Care
Eligibility
Essential
- Ability to provide good clinical care
- Excellent communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships with patients
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Evidence of interest in teaching where required in the job
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of experience in teaching.
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).
