Job summary
This is a 6-months fixed-term locum post at North Middlesex University Hospital (part of the Royal Free London) due to an ST4 maternity leave vacancy from June. Applications are invited from doctors who have completed FY training or are further in their medical career and already have previous experience in Palliative Care. It is ideal for any doctor looking to expand their palliative care skills, and to prepare for application to internal, general or palliative medicine training. They will work as part of and with support from the hospital palliative care team, which comprises clinical nurse specialists, resident doctors (IMT, GPTVS and StR), a nurse consultant and 4 LTFT palliative medicine consultants as well as admin support. It is a 7-day 9-5pm nurse-led advisory service serving the hospital adult population and working with teams in all departments, including an ED palliative care service and CCU support. This is not a formally approved training post, but the postholder will join a busy and supportive department, have consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development. The postholder will take part in a weekend / BH on-call, 1:5 covered by CNSs and resident doctors, with a consultant 2ndon-call. There is also the opportunity to participate in bank shifts at the hospital if desired.
Main duties of the job
The North Middlesex hospital palliative care team comprises clinical nurse specialists, resident doctors (IMT, GPTVS and StR), a nurse consultant and 4 LTFT palliative medicine consultants as well as admin support. It is a 7-day 9- 5pm nurse-led advisory service serving the hospital adult population and working with teams in all departments, including an ED palliative care service and CCU support.
This is not a formally approved training post, but the postholder will join a busy and supportive department, have consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development.
The postholder will take part in a weekend / BH on-call, 1:5 covered by CNSs and resident doctors, with a consultant 2nd on-call . There is also the opportunity to participate in bank shifts at the hospital if desired.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital is a busy District General Hospital based in Edmonton, North London. We have a busy Oncology service for a number of tumour sites offers multiple sub-speciality inpatient and outpatient care.
NMUH has recently merged with the Royal Free Group, it remains an active DGH and Oncology treatment centre with a diverse community in North London.The successful candidate would be employed by the Royal Free Trust, to work at NMUH. The North Middlesex hospital palliative care team comprises clinical nurse specialists, resident doctors (IMT, GPTVS and StR), a nurse consultant and 4 part time palliative medicine consultants as well as admin support. It is a nurse-led advisory service serving the hospital adult population and working closely with our community partners.
We have a reputation for excellent training, motivated junior doctors and consistently high quality nursing and allied health professionals. We work within a multi-ethnic population with a high index of deprivation. This is both a challenging and a fascinating hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Medical review of patients as part of the palliative care team (PCT), with appropriate support by team members
1.2 Holistic assessment and follow-up of palliative care patients with action plans supported by the PCT
1.4 Clear documentation and handover, including in discharge documentation and to community services if applicable, and liaison with patients responsible team and supporting services
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
2.1 Provide patient-centred care and advise, including about the role of the hospital PCT
2.2 Ensure patient and those important to them are involved in decision making
2.3 Respect and respond to individualideas, concerns and expectations as well as potential cultural needs
For further details please see Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Medical review of patients as part of the palliative care team (PCT), with appropriate support by team members
1.2 Holistic assessment and follow-up of palliative care patients with action plans supported by the PCT
1.4 Clear documentation and handover, including in discharge documentation and to community services if applicable, and liaison with patients responsible team and supporting services
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
2.1 Provide patient-centred care and advise, including about the role of the hospital PCT
2.2 Ensure patient and those important to them are involved in decision making
2.3 Respect and respond to individualideas, concerns and expectations as well as potential cultural needs
For further details please see Job description
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEmpathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients
Others
Essential
- oFlexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- oSelf-motivated with an enquiring, creative approach to work
- oEnthusiasm, willingness to make a difference to patients and ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration and license to practice
Desirable
- Progression towards full MRCP or equivalent specialist qualification
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General (Internal) Medicine and medical specialties
- Completion of F1/F2 years
- At least 6 months experience of working in NHS hospital environment, with knowledge of NHS structures and pathways
Desirable
- At least 6 months experience working in ED
- Working experience in a specialist palliative care setting
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oRelevant clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- oClinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need
- oKnowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
Desirable
- oExtra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEmpathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients
Others
Essential
- oFlexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- oSelf-motivated with an enquiring, creative approach to work
- oEnthusiasm, willingness to make a difference to patients and ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration and license to practice
Desirable
- Progression towards full MRCP or equivalent specialist qualification
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General (Internal) Medicine and medical specialties
- Completion of F1/F2 years
- At least 6 months experience of working in NHS hospital environment, with knowledge of NHS structures and pathways
Desirable
- At least 6 months experience working in ED
- Working experience in a specialist palliative care setting
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oRelevant clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- oClinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need
- oKnowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
Desirable
- oExtra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
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).
