Job summary
This post is aimed at those with an aim to specialise in palliative medicine, oncology, haematology, care of the elderly or general practice.The post-holder will work with the 2 part-time consultants to provide a medical resource to the nurse-led Royal Free Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team.
Locum Clinical Fellow Post in Palliative Medicine, Royal Free Hospital.Fixed term appointment for 5 months until Feb 2026.
The post holder will work with the Royal Free Palliative Care Team, a joint community and hospital service, providing specialist palliative care to the community of North Camden and in-patients in the Royal Free.The team is nurse-led with the medical support of 2 part-time consultants. This is an ideal post for those with an aim to specialise in palliative medicine, oncology, care of the elderly or general practice.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESReview of hospital and community patients with the nurse specialist team.
Fortnightly medical oncology clinicFortnightly attendance at HSEP ward round. 1 in 5/6 first on-call for North London Hospice,RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTSShared responsibility for the care of hospital in-patients and community patients on the team's case load.RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENTAll team members are encouraged to participate in QIP and audit whereopportunities.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training
Desirable
- Oncology, GP or palliative medicine experience
- Completion of CMT or GP ST
Skills & Apptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work with a nurse led specialist advisory service
- Ability to liaise with other teams/services across the acute and community settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of governance issues specific to an advisory service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training
Desirable
- Oncology, GP or palliative medicine experience
- Completion of CMT or GP ST
Skills & Apptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work with a nurse led specialist advisory service
- Ability to liaise with other teams/services across the acute and community settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of governance issues specific to an advisory service
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).
