Job summary
Applications are invited from candidates for a 12-month Clinical Fellow post in Palliative Medicine, to commence in August 2023. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has satisfactorily completed Foundation Year 1 & 2 training and is considering a career in Palliative Medicine; and who wishes to gain experience in Specialist Palliative Care, including research, service improvement or teaching before commencing Core Specialty Training.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow will work primarily on the 12-bedded hospice in-patient unit where they will clerk in new patients, undertake independent and senior-led ward rounds and be a key part of the day to day running of the ward. Time on the in-patient unit is invaluable: it gives opportunities to learn about advanced symptom control and focus on communication skills with observation and supervised consultations.
The Fellow will regularly contribute to the John Eastwood Hospice first on-call rota with the support of consultant colleagues. Community experience can be provided with the Specialist Palliative Care Outreach team and domiciliary visits and outpatients at the hospice with consultants.
About us
John Eastwood Hospice (JEH) was established in 1991. It is home to the Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) Service provided by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to the area of Mid Nottinghamshire, which has a population of around 300,000. The hospice is located next to Kings Mill Hospital, part of the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an in-patient ward with 12 beds: out-patient clinics, day hospice, community outreach team, and hospital team.John Eastwood Hospice was purpose built with charitable money but is entirely run by the NHS. The building continues to be owned by the John Eastwood Charitable Trust with whom we have an excellent relationship. The partnership with the charity has allowed expansion of services and extension to the building.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Current Services
Inpatient unit
A 12 bed Inpatient Unit at John Eastwood Hospice, providing facilities for symptom management, assessment, and terminal care. The average length of stay is 12 days and 50% of patients are discharged to home or alternative place of care. A weekly MDT is held to discuss the in-patients. The proximity of the hospice to Kings Mill Hospital allows easy access to investigative procedures for hospice patients. Hospital Consultant colleagues visit the hospice to assess patients as required.
Outpatients
Outpatient clinics are held at John Eastwood Hospice and Newark Hospital.
Hospital Support Team
The hospital support team provide advice and support for patients in the Acute Hospital and Community Hospitals. The team consists of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants. We hold a weekly MDT. We contribute to the training and development of palliative and end of life services at SFHT.
Community SPC Outreach Service
A Community MDT is based at John Eastwood Hospice and a further team at Newark Hospital. They work closely with primary care teams and hold weekly MDTs with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant and training grade doctors, and other health professionals.
Non-malignant palliative care
Whilst most of the work remains cancer-related, there is an increasing commitment to non-malignant palliative care, including assessment and symptom management for patients with neurological conditions, heart failure and chronic lung disease.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Current Services
Inpatient unit
A 12 bed Inpatient Unit at John Eastwood Hospice, providing facilities for symptom management, assessment, and terminal care. The average length of stay is 12 days and 50% of patients are discharged to home or alternative place of care. A weekly MDT is held to discuss the in-patients. The proximity of the hospice to Kings Mill Hospital allows easy access to investigative procedures for hospice patients. Hospital Consultant colleagues visit the hospice to assess patients as required.
Outpatients
Outpatient clinics are held at John Eastwood Hospice and Newark Hospital.
Hospital Support Team
The hospital support team provide advice and support for patients in the Acute Hospital and Community Hospitals. The team consists of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants. We hold a weekly MDT. We contribute to the training and development of palliative and end of life services at SFHT.
Community SPC Outreach Service
A Community MDT is based at John Eastwood Hospice and a further team at Newark Hospital. They work closely with primary care teams and hold weekly MDTs with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant and training grade doctors, and other health professionals.
Non-malignant palliative care
Whilst most of the work remains cancer-related, there is an increasing commitment to non-malignant palliative care, including assessment and symptom management for patients with neurological conditions, heart failure and chronic lung disease.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Has either successfully completed the UK Foundation Programme with ARCP Outcome 1 or expected to achieve this by August 2023
- Full registration GMC with License to Practice
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in improving clinical services or training
- Demonstrates an understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of publications, presentations or prizes in quality improvement or medical education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates basic computer literacy, including electronic communication
- Communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision- making skills indicating an analytical approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Has either successfully completed the UK Foundation Programme with ARCP Outcome 1 or expected to achieve this by August 2023
- Full registration GMC with License to Practice
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in improving clinical services or training
- Demonstrates an understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of publications, presentations or prizes in quality improvement or medical education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates basic computer literacy, including electronic communication
- Communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision- making skills indicating an analytical approach
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).
