Job summary
This post is for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine. This is a part time (8 PAs) for Community Specialist Palliative Care Services in St Helens and Knowsley. The post holder will join the Specialist Palliative Care Team for St Helens and Knowsley with consultant colleagues working in Whiston Hospital and Willowbrook Hospice.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake the role of Consultant in Palliative Medicine for the Community Palliative Care Team across St Helens and Knowsley.
The role requires the post holder to conduct 1 Outpatient Clinic per week. This comprises 1 new patient assessment =1 hour and 4 reviews of 1/2 hour, these are conducted face to face or virtually according to need/patient choice. 1 hour is allowed for clinical admin time associated with the clinic. The post holder will conduct domiciliary visits (likely 150 per year) to patients in their own homes who require Consultant Medical assessment or review. Two formal MDTs weekly are Consultant led. The Consultant will attend the Integrated Service MDT weekly. The role is supported by 6.2 WTE nursing colleagues and 4 sessions of Specialty Grade Doctor (2 sessions at Senior Specialty Grade.) There is an expectation that the Consultant acts as a clinical supervisor for Clinical Nurse Specialists and members of the medical team including doctors in specialist training on attachment. The post holder will be supported by The Clinical Lead for Community Services. The post holder will be expected to work towards continuous medical revalidation, supported by annual appraisal and 6 month interim review. A clinical mentor will be provided from within the team or is available from within the wider Trust if the post holder chooses.
About us
A £338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state of the art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of a high field 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital.
The Trust provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient, day case and emergency services to local communities of St Helens, Knowsley, parts of Halton and Liverpool. The Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit also extends its services to the whole of Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Care Group comprises medical specialties, Medicine for the Older Persons, Emergency Department, ITU, HDU, CCU, Stroke Care, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Intermediate Care. Surgical Care Group includes all of the surgical disciplines, Anesthetics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Support Services include Radiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Haematology, Neurophysiology and Cardio-respiratory Department.
The new Medical Unit itself comprises 516 medical beds, including a 48-bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU), a 17-bedded CCU, a 30-bedded Stroke Unit, Rheumatology Unit, Haematology ward and Day case centre & Oncology Unit, Diabetes Unit and an Intermediate Care Unit. There is also an Endoscopy Suite, a Cancer Day Hospital, a satellite Haemodialysis Unit. In addition to General Medicine, the following medical specialist services are offered: Cardiology, Care of the Elderly, including the Bevan house, purpose built Frailty unit. Dermatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Acute Medicine, Gastroenterology, Genitourinary Medicine, Haematology/Oncology, Nephrology (Hub & spoke arrangement with RLUBH Renal Unit), Neurology (Hub & Spoke with Regional Neurology Unit), Neurophysiology, Respiratory and Rheumatology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Care Group comprises medical specialties, Medicine for the Older Persons, Emergency Department, ITU, HDU, CCU, Stroke Care, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Intermediate Care. Surgical Care Group includes all of the surgical disciplines, Anesthetics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Support Services include Radiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Haematology, Neurophysiology and Cardio-respiratory Department.
The new Medical Unit itself comprises 516 medical beds, including a 48-bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU), a 17-bedded CCU, a 30-bedded Stroke Unit, Rheumatology Unit, Haematology ward and Day case centre & Oncology Unit, Diabetes Unit and an Intermediate Care Unit. There is also an Endoscopy Suite, a Cancer Day Hospital, a satellite Haemodialysis Unit. In addition to General Medicine, the following medical specialist services are offered: Cardiology, Care of the Elderly, including the Bevan house, purpose built Frailty unit. Dermatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Acute Medicine, Gastroenterology, Genitourinary Medicine, Haematology/Oncology, Nephrology (Hub & spoke arrangement with RLUBH Renal Unit), Neurology (Hub & Spoke with Regional Neurology Unit), Neurophysiology, Respiratory and Rheumatology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines including communication skills training
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Publication of audit results
Desirable
- Teaching qualification eg PGCE
- Attendance at Train the Trainer or equivalent course
- Evidence of training in appraisal/ educational supervision
Skills
Essential
- Able participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS and the voluntary sector
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- Understanding the principles of research
Desirable
- Management course in NHS and voluntary sector
- Record in research including success in obtaining funding and publication
Other
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines including communication skills training
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Publication of audit results
Desirable
- Teaching qualification eg PGCE
- Attendance at Train the Trainer or equivalent course
- Evidence of training in appraisal/ educational supervision
Skills
Essential
- Able participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS and the voluntary sector
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- Understanding the principles of research
Desirable
- Management course in NHS and voluntary sector
- Record in research including success in obtaining funding and publication
Other
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services
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).
