Job summary
CLINICAL FELLOW IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time-1 year fixed term
Main duties of the job
We have an opportunity to appoint a Clinical fellow in Palliative Medicine to support the provision of Specialist Palliative Care to the patients attending St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone needing experience in Specialist palliative Care before applying for Higher Specialist Training.
About us
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Palliative Care Team provides a specialist advisory service to a large teaching hospital. This post offers excellent experience and the opportunity to be part of a well established comprehensive Specialist Palliative Care Service.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates a no Smoking Policy.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please contact Palliative Care Consultants Dr Joanna Davies or Dr Sophie Miller on 020 8725 3311.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please contact Palliative Care Consultants Dr Joanna Davies or Dr Sophie Miller on 020 8725 3311.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP(UK/I), MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad medical experience with some experience of palliative care patients
Desirable
- More extensive experience in palliative care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of principles and practice of palliative care
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Appropriate experience and competence in common medical interventions
Research
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research in palliative medicine
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibly in written and spoken English
- Good organisational skills
- Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams
Other
Essential
- Understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP(UK/I), MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad medical experience with some experience of palliative care patients
Desirable
- More extensive experience in palliative care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of principles and practice of palliative care
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Appropriate experience and competence in common medical interventions
Research
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research in palliative medicine
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibly in written and spoken English
- Good organisational skills
- Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams
Other
Essential
- Understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
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
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).
