Job summary
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Palliative Medicine. The post-holder will be employed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for a 5 PA post to fill a vacancy.
Together with our three existing consultants in palliative medicine, the post holder will be part of an integrated palliative care team which works across both the acute hospital, St Bede's Unit (inpatient specialist Palliative Care Unit) and the community to develop a new innovative public health based community approach. It is envisaged that all consultants will cross cover each other to ensure continuity of clinical care.
Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant will be based with Gateshead Community Specialist Palliative Care team. All Consultants will work as a team covering each one area of the service with cross cover as required.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Duties
- Joint medical leadership of the multidisciplinary palliative care team with direct support, including joint visits as needed with the Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurses.
- Involvement in planning specialist palliative care strategy and end of life care, especially the role of a compassionate communities approach throughout the Gateshead health economy
- Working flexibly within the team to provide advice and medical consultation for community patients as well as cross cover for hospital and St Bedes when other consultant colleagues are on leave etc
- Attendance at GP register meetings and education and support to GPs, CNPs and DNs in the care of patients with complex palliative care needs
- Promoting and participating in appropriate audit and research (as detailed below)
Other Duties
- To maintain continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the RCP.
- To prepare thoroughly for annual appraisal and revalidation and to work towards personal development targets agreed at appraisal.
- To contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching on behalf of their employer.
- Supervision of trainees during their attachment to the clinical team.
Research/ Compassionate communities
- Use a validated survey to measure the death literacy index of several services and community groups in one locality of Gateshead.
- Use the results of this survey to give a baseline of the current death literacy index in this locality.
- Arrange further meetings with community groups to ask what dying well looks like in Gateshead and analyse themes that emerge from this
- Engage with community groups to explore what existing assets there are in Gateshead and work together to develop an overview of what is available and what could be possible for the following headings
- What already exists in communities that can help with death, dying, loss and caregiving?
- What can communities do with a little help? (What do they want support with)
- What does the community want professional help with?
- Identify key people to form a development group and support a project manager to introduce and civic engagement programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Duties
- Joint medical leadership of the multidisciplinary palliative care team with direct support, including joint visits as needed with the Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurses.
- Involvement in planning specialist palliative care strategy and end of life care, especially the role of a compassionate communities approach throughout the Gateshead health economy
- Working flexibly within the team to provide advice and medical consultation for community patients as well as cross cover for hospital and St Bedes when other consultant colleagues are on leave etc
- Attendance at GP register meetings and education and support to GPs, CNPs and DNs in the care of patients with complex palliative care needs
- Promoting and participating in appropriate audit and research (as detailed below)
Other Duties
- To maintain continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the RCP.
- To prepare thoroughly for annual appraisal and revalidation and to work towards personal development targets agreed at appraisal.
- To contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching on behalf of their employer.
- Supervision of trainees during their attachment to the clinical team.
Research/ Compassionate communities
- Use a validated survey to measure the death literacy index of several services and community groups in one locality of Gateshead.
- Use the results of this survey to give a baseline of the current death literacy index in this locality.
- Arrange further meetings with community groups to ask what dying well looks like in Gateshead and analyse themes that emerge from this
- Engage with community groups to explore what existing assets there are in Gateshead and work together to develop an overview of what is available and what could be possible for the following headings
- What already exists in communities that can help with death, dying, loss and caregiving?
- What can communities do with a little help? (What do they want support with)
- What does the community want professional help with?
- Identify key people to form a development group and support a project manager to introduce and civic engagement programme.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Speciality Register in Palliative or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching/Research/Ethics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in MDT
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands effectively within time frames
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Evidence of Teaching and Training Skills for Junior Doctors and Students
- Experience in Audit
- Meet the GMCs Good Medical Practice
- Enrolled or completed Certificate in Public Health Palliative Care
Desirable
- Management Training Courses
- Computer Literacy
- Evidence of Research of Innovative Service Developments
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Palliative Medicine in various settings
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Speciality Register in Palliative or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching/Research/Ethics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in MDT
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands effectively within time frames
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Evidence of Teaching and Training Skills for Junior Doctors and Students
- Experience in Audit
- Meet the GMCs Good Medical Practice
- Enrolled or completed Certificate in Public Health Palliative Care
Desirable
- Management Training Courses
- Computer Literacy
- Evidence of Research of Innovative Service Developments
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Palliative Medicine in various settings
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).
