Palliative Medicine Consultant
- NHS
- Part Time
- Worcester Park
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
In line with national recommendations the job plan for this post comprises 6 Programmed Activities (PAs), each of 4 hours, including 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) for revalidation/CPD/service development and teaching. On call requirement will be paid as per the NHS terms and conditions.
The post holder will be based at and employed by St Raphaels Hospice. It is envisaged that the working day will be from 09.00 to 17.30 (8.5hrs) with a 30-minute allocation for lunch (8.00hrs). The Hospice is willing to be flexible around start and finish times in line with service requirements.
Each consultant agrees their job plan annually and undergoes both a clinical (in line with revalidation) and an organisational appraisal. The job plan will reflect the consultants special interests, current levels of activity and the need to share work fairly amongst colleagues to ensure the service responds to the needs of its users
Main duties of the job
In line with national recommendations the job plan for this post comprises 6 Programmed Activities (PAs), each of 4 hours, including 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) for revalidation/CPD/service development and teaching. On call requirement will be paid as per the NHS terms and conditions.
About us
St Raphael's Hospice (SRH) has been well established in Merton and Sutton for many years. We are working to deliver a high quality patient focused service, within our resources and capacity.
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care:
The Post holder will:
- lead the development and provision of community and in-patient specialist palliative care services at the Hospice collaboratively with other consultant colleagues
- work closely with other members of the multiprofessional team providing care in the context of a wide spectrum of diagnoses, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- champion the development of links with colleagues and teams caring for patients with non-malignant disease, and those who are not currently accessing our services
- work collaboratively with, and provide cross cover for, the other consultants within the team
- provide expert specialist palliative medical support and advice to colleagues supporting people with complex needs, whether in the Hospice or community as needed
- be responsible for keeping accurate and full medical records on the Hospice electronic patient record
- work flexibly between the inpatient unit and the community
- participate in a joint on call service with Princess Alice Hospice and Kingston Hospital, working a 1 in 8-10 cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP/MRCGP/FRCA/FRCR or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following:
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the review)
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- European Community Rights.
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Further degree MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all aspects of Palliative Care and Oncology in varied settings
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of government health and reform agenda
- Understanding of the place of voluntary hospice services in partnership with the NHS
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to teach doctors in training, therapy staff, nurses, nursing and medical students
Desirable
- Qualification in education and training.
- Enthusiasm to develop palliative care education regionally
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Experience of leading and delivering audit
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of publications within recognised medical journals
Management
Essential
- Excellent leadership, influencing and motivational skills
- Effectively address poor performance in accordance with Hospice policy
- Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance
- Undertake appraisals and set personal development plans
- Ability to develop strategic priorities and organise staff and resources to achieve high quality patient care and health care targets
- Familiarity with current palliative care issues in NHS and Independent settings e.g. NICE Guidelines/Quality Standards, DOH Strategy, Independent Reviews etc.
- Ability to negotiate at an organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent Computer skills
Desirable
- Financial management, business and service planning skills
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
- Learn from and share experience and knowledge
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity
- Actively listen to comments/challenges and respond constructively
- Ability to recognise stress and cope with it constructively
- Value diversity and demonstrate respect for others
- Self motivated, and take personal responsibility for delivering quality results
- A team player, with the ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships including recognising when the need for medical contributions/leadership arise
Other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal domains
- Develop and coach an effective team to perform to the best of their ability
- Full driving licence with own transport
- Membership of a recognised Professional Defence Organisation
- Reside at a distance from St Raphaels Hospice that supports timely attendance if required
Desirable
- Experience of speaking in public and at large meetings
- Experience in change management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St Raphael's Hospice
Address
London Road
Cheam
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 9DX
