Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Specialty Doctor to join the North Wales specialist palliative care team.
This is a permanent specialty doctor role within the Palliative Medicine department. The appointee should have previous general medical experience and will work with the senior medical staff and clinical nurse specialists as part of the Specialist Palliative Care Team, to support both community and hospital inpatient services in North East Wales. This is a part-time position, of six sessions per week, based with the team in the Maelor Hospital, Wrexham.
Opportunities exist for those keen to pursue research and education/teaching interests via well-established links with Bangor University.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the role with Dr Marlise Poolman, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Palliative Medicine/Co-Clinical Director (marlise.poolman@wales.nhs.uk) or Dr Gemma Lewis-Williams, Consultant in Palliative Medicine/Co-Clinical Director (gemma.lewis-williams@wales.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
The appointee will provide medical cover and day to day clinical advice on patient management to colleagues, including closely supporting the Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Hospice at Home nursing teams in the East area. The appointee will have the support of the consultants and senior specialty doctor, and potentially a specialty trainee in palliative medicine on rotation.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be appointed on the Terms and Conditions of the Welsh SAS Contract. The sessions will include both direct clinical care and supporting professional activities (SPA). This timetable and responsibilities can change with full discussion and agreement of the appointee and depending on the future local direction of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be appointed on the Terms and Conditions of the Welsh SAS Contract. The sessions will include both direct clinical care and supporting professional activities (SPA). This timetable and responsibilities can change with full discussion and agreement of the appointee and depending on the future local direction of services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent Full registration with GMC Valid Mandatory Life Support (or above)
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in Palliative Care Working towards formal qualification in Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts of at least 2 years or more at FY2/CT or above
Desirable
- Experience at Senior CT, StR Speciality Trainee or Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills General medical skills / procedures appropriate to experience Ability to write clear concise notes/present clinical histories Supervisory skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop teaching skills Computer skills Communication skills course or qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience/knowledge of palliative care to appropriate level Awareness of interface between secondary and primary care
Desirable
- Working towards formal postgraduate qualification Some experience in audit/ research Experience of community services and working in primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent Full registration with GMC Valid Mandatory Life Support (or above)
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in Palliative Care Working towards formal qualification in Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts of at least 2 years or more at FY2/CT or above
Desirable
- Experience at Senior CT, StR Speciality Trainee or Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills General medical skills / procedures appropriate to experience Ability to write clear concise notes/present clinical histories Supervisory skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop teaching skills Computer skills Communication skills course or qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience/knowledge of palliative care to appropriate level Awareness of interface between secondary and primary care
Desirable
- Working towards formal postgraduate qualification Some experience in audit/ research Experience of community services and working in primary care
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).
