Palliative Care Doctor Hartlepool, England
Job description
We are offering a rare opportunity for a doctor with an interest in palliative care to join our Consultant led Specialist Palliative Care service.
The available job is flexible for the right candidate, from one day a week to full time. This post offers an opportunity for doctors wishing to have further experience in palliative and end of life care, from a GP wishing to develop a special interest in Palliative Care, a trust grade/IMT doctor aiming to gain further experience prior to specialising, or an experienced palliative care doctor.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Clinical Leads, Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Senior/Health Care Assistants, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Counsellors, Complementary Therapists and a Spiritual Support Team in order to deliver our comprehensive range of services through a holistic approach.
You will provide medical care for a variety of inpatient beds (18 in total), including symptom control and end of life care. You will have the opportunity to participate in research/audit projects, an option to create and present teaching to junior doctors and nursing staff, and develop your own knowledge through the strong team setting. On-call duties at Alice House are non-resident. For weekend on-calls, a daily visit would be required. There may be opportunities for additional ad hoc non-resident on-calls.
If you are a GP wishing to gain more interest in Palliative Care, you will work alongside experienced doctors, including a Consultant in Palliative Medicine, to develop specialist palliative care knowledge and skills that would be invaluable in primary care. The Consultant is employed by North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust and works at the Hospice 4 sessions per week, supported by two Staff Grade Doctors, a Foundation Year 2 Doctor rotating on a four-monthly basis and the placement of a Specialist Registrar in Palliative Medicine. For the right candidate, the Hospice will support any relevant Continuous Professional Development in order to aid career progression.
Doctors who have previously worked in the NHS can still contribute to the NHS Pension Scheme as long as it is within 12 months after leaving the NHS.
Revalidation will also be provided through the Hospice’s working partnership with the local NHS Foundation Trust.
Alice House prides itself on its wonderful team of clinical and non-clinical staff, who work together to provide empathetic, individualised, high quality, patient centered care; the role each member of the team plays has a positive impact for our patients and their families. Alice House is a loved and well supported charity in Hartlepool and the surrounding areas, and we are proud to support our local community.
1.0 Job Purpose
To provide medical care for all patients of Alice House Hospice across all clinical areas and play a key role as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
2.0 Key Tasks
Ø To provide treatment for all patients within Hospice care across all clinical areas to ensure a high standard of medical care provision is delivered.
Ø To provide effective medical advice and support over the telephone ensuring effective palliative care support is available within the community.
Ø To play an effective key role within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that effective holistic care of a high standard is available to all patients.
Ø Participation in a non-residential on call medical Rota, to ensure 24 hour medical support.
Ø To liaise with other health care professionals in hospitals and communities to ensure seamless provision of palliative care.
Ø To support teaching programmes and training of junior staff and students in palliative care to encourage high standards of practice.
Ø To commit to continuous professional development to extend knowledge and skills in specialist palliative care.
Ø To be committed to revalidation and appraisal processes.
Ø To participate in audit and research projects.
Ø To play an effective role in delivering actions from the Clinical Governance Group to ensure high standards of care are delivered and take an active role in audit and research project carried out by the Hospice.
To carry out all duties in accordance to the law, Hospice philosophy and Hospice policies on equal opportunity and collective responsibility.
The above is indicative of the tasks required as at the date the job description was written, however it may be subject to change in line with service need and development. This may involve working across multi site with other Hospices.
3.0 Person Specification
Ø 2 years post graduate experience
Ø Demonstrable interest in Palliative Care.
Ø Effective communication skills
Ø Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Ø Interest in Teaching.
Ø Understanding of Equality of Opportunity
Ø Understanding of Diversity
Ø Understanding of Collective Responsibility
4.0 Information pertaining to On-Call
· When accepting responsibility on a day-to-day basis telephone support will be available from a senior medical colleague.
· It is a requirement of week-end on call for the Hospice to be visited daily.
· To be located within 1 hour of travel time of the Hospice.
5.0 Terms and Conditions
Responsible to: Senior Manager Clinical Service Manager
Hours 37½hour per week
Salary: £45,000 Whole time equivalent
£23.00 per hour
52 nights per year @£100 = £5,200
13 Weekends per year @ £500 = £6,500
TOTAL SALARY £56,700
On Call: 1 in 4 weekend on call
1 evening per week on call
6.0 Additional Responsibilities
· To support and be involved in fundraising activities in collaboration with the fundraising team as appropriate.
· To ensure, in all circumstances, that you represent the Hospice in a positive light.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £56,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hartlepool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Palliative Care Doctor
