Job summary
We are looking for a part time Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the well-established and highly respected Specialist Palliative Care Services in Buckinghamshire. The services are hosted at Florence Nightingale Hospice in Aylesbury, and are part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
The post holder will join a team of 3 Consultants to support a wide range of palliative services, including the hospice, hospital, community, and hospice at home teams.
The 12 bedded in patient hospice forms part of the rotation for Specialist Palliative Medicine Training in the Oxford Deanery; the GP VTS scheme and Foundation Year doctors. We also train medical students.
The teams are constantly looking at ways to enhance patient care, and we have a large non-cancer patient cohort, as well as links with Oncology, Medicine for Older People and the Frailty teams.
Working days required currently are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday but this may be subject to change in the future and there is a need to be flexible to cover colleagues' absence on occasion.
The current vacancy is for 0.6wte but there may be the opportunity to develop this post further in the acute hub and make this a 1.00 wte job in the future
For further information, please contact Dr Jane Henderson, Consultant in palliative medicine on 01296 332600
Main duties of the job
Consultant in Palliative Medicine - see attached job description and person specification for full details
About us
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) Palliative Care Services serve a population of approximately 550,000 across Buckinghamshire, excluding Milton Keynes.
At BHT, we are committed to providing Outstanding Care, Healthy Communities & a Great Place to Work, and our CARE values (Collaborate, Aspire, Respect and Enable), are embedded in every action we undertake.
The Hospital Trust includes 3 Hospital Sites (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe and Amersham); 1 Community Hospital; Community Hubs; and hosts the community Provider Services including the Adult Community Healthcare Teams.
The Specialist Palliative Care Service Clinical Directorate (CD) is part of the Community & Rehabilitation Care Group. The 12 bedded in patient hospice forms part of the rotation for Specialist Palliative Medicine Training in the Oxford Deanery; the GP VTS scheme and Foundation Year doctors. We also train medical students.
The teams are constantly looking at ways to enhance patient care, and we have a large non-cancer patient cohort, as well as links with Oncology, Medicine for Older People and the Frailty teams.
Following the retirement of our Clinical Lead, Dr Jane Henderson will be Clinical Lead for Palliative Care, Dr Jane Brundish Governance Lead for the Palliative Care and Dr Farzana Virani EOL Lead. Liz Monaghan is the Lead Nurse for Palliative Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role enhances Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Care services in Buckinghamshire and education training alongside the 3 current Palliative Medicine Consultants and the well-established Palliative Care Services. The Post holder will be expected to oversee aspects of the Palliative Care services as per their job plan.
The 4 Consultants will ultimately rotate through, and lead on, different service areas over fixed periods of time. There are several initiatives in early stages, and the post holder will be encouraged to develop these further alongside the senior clinical and management teams. The on-call service is shared with our colleagues in East Berkshire, on a 1.8 rota currently. This is currently paid as a supplement of 5%.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role enhances Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Care services in Buckinghamshire and education training alongside the 3 current Palliative Medicine Consultants and the well-established Palliative Care Services. The Post holder will be expected to oversee aspects of the Palliative Care services as per their job plan.
The 4 Consultants will ultimately rotate through, and lead on, different service areas over fixed periods of time. There are several initiatives in early stages, and the post holder will be encouraged to develop these further alongside the senior clinical and management teams. The on-call service is shared with our colleagues in East Berkshire, on a 1.8 rota currently. This is currently paid as a supplement of 5%.
Person Specification
Collaborate
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Aspire
Essential
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Respect
Essential
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
Enable
Essential
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Education, qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent GMC registerable qualifications
- On the Specialist register for Palliative Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the NHS agenda and organisational awareness
- Computer skills - ability to use word processor spread sheet programme and web browser
Clinical & Technical Skills
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge of Palliative Medicine to enable the consultant to work independently
- Teaching and training of junior staff
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance aspects, patient safety and experience.
- A commitment to continuing education and engagement in the appraisal processarning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
Leading & Managing
Essential
- Good personal and interpersonal skills. Self awareness.
- Ability to judge conflicting demands by planning efficiently and prioritising
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Communication
Essential
- Highly developed Communication skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and regular access to a car
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
Person Specification
Collaborate
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Aspire
Essential
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Respect
Essential
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
Enable
Essential
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Education, qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent GMC registerable qualifications
- On the Specialist register for Palliative Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the NHS agenda and organisational awareness
- Computer skills - ability to use word processor spread sheet programme and web browser
Clinical & Technical Skills
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge of Palliative Medicine to enable the consultant to work independently
- Teaching and training of junior staff
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance aspects, patient safety and experience.
- A commitment to continuing education and engagement in the appraisal processarning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
Leading & Managing
Essential
- Good personal and interpersonal skills. Self awareness.
- Ability to judge conflicting demands by planning efficiently and prioritising
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Communication
Essential
- Highly developed Communication skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and regular access to a car
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
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).
