Job summary
We are looking for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our existing Palliative Care Team, at Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford.
Recent strategic developments across the area as part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) has seen the creation of a single integrated medical team for Oncology working across the three acute trust - Southend University Hospital, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital and Mid-Essex Hospital. The vision for this larger single team will facilitate cross cover, support increased sub specialisation and facilitate individual job plans in line with Royal College Guidance on tumour site cover.
Main duties of the job
You will provide day to day management of patients, primarily within the Inpatient Unit at Farleigh Hospice:
Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis and management of all in-patients
Initiate appropriate medical care and prescribe required medications in line with Farleigh Hospice policies and guidelines
Admit and assess elective and emergency admission patients and work with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to initiate investigations and treatment as necessary
You will work in close co-operation with other medical, nursing and multi-professional staff to provide holistic medical care for patients admitted to the Inpatient Unit
Attend multi-professional clinical meetings when required
Ensure that discharge letters are completed by the day of discharge
Communicate with GPs, hospital consultants and community nurses as required especially with regards to discharge
Review and update drug charts regularly and communicate changes to nursing staff
Maintain accurate and legible drug prescriptions
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Junior Clinical role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Junior Clinical role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of professional indemnity insurance for non-NHS organisations
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration experience in Palliative Care/Gen Medicine/CoE/Oncology
Desirable
- Previous Experience at Specialist Registrar level (ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
- Previous experience of SytemOne patient electronic record system
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working
- Excellent organisational skills
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation Standards
- High ethical/ professional standards
Other
Essential
- Ability to re-attend hospice out of hours if required whilst on call
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of professional indemnity insurance for non-NHS organisations
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration experience in Palliative Care/Gen Medicine/CoE/Oncology
Desirable
- Previous Experience at Specialist Registrar level (ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
- Previous experience of SytemOne patient electronic record system
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working
- Excellent organisational skills
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation Standards
- High ethical/ professional standards
Other
Essential
- Ability to re-attend hospice out of hours if required whilst on call
Desirable
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).
