Job summary
£129.85 per shift for weeknights
£779.12 per shift for weekends
£584.38 per shift for Bank Holidays
Up to 1 in 7 weekends and 1 in 7 weeknights
Permanent contract
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We are currently looking for experienced doctors to join our Saint
Michaels Hospice team to participate in the hospice doctor first on call rota
and provide specialist support to patients, families and carers mainly on our
inpatient unit.
Our Hospice Doctors provide effective, high quality medical care and
advice for patients of Saint Michaels and the surrounding community. The
post holder will work closely with other members of the consultantled medical
team, and wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, complementary therapists, pre bereavement workers and
wellbeing support team.
With at least two years post registration experience, candidates will
need an interest in palliative care, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary
team, and a commitment to clinical governance. Strong organisational, report
writing and assessment skills, along with an understanding of collective
responsibility are essential in this role, supported by excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
Successful candidates will be
invited for an interview to take place in Harrogate.
Main duties of the job
Medical staffing within the hospice services consists of 2 part time
Palliative Medicine consultants and 3 part time hospice doctors.The medical team
provides specialist palliative care as part of a wider multidisciplinary team;
allied health professionals working within the hospice include a physiotherapist,
occupational therapist, and complementary therapists with a weekly MDT meeting
to plan care.
Patients over the age of 18, with an advanced, progressive, terminal
illness may be admitted to the inpatient unit for symptom control, terminal
care and crises of care. Approximately
150 patients are admitted each year with the average length of stay 22 days and
we discharge approximately 33% of patients.
The medical on call rota is up to a 1 in 7 frequency of weeknights and
weekends. The role of the on-call doctor
is to provide out of hours advice to hospice inpatient unit, community teams,
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT) hospital teams and Yorkshire
Ambulance Service (YAS). Face to face
reviews are provided when needed for the hospice inpatients out of hours in the
evenings. The weekday call hours run
from 5pm until 8am. Weekends on call
involve seeing any hospice inpatients that require review on both days from
approximately 9.30 am until all required face to face reviews have been
completed.
About us
Benefits include: -
- Comprehensive Induction Programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to staff support
- Free DBS check
- Free car parking at Hospice office sites
You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.
At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young peoples safeguarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide effective, high quality medical care and advice for patients
of Saint Michaels Hospice and the surrounding community as identified in the
job plan.
Key Objectives
1. To provide effective high quality medical care for all inpatients
within Saint Michaels Hospice whilst on call.
2. To participate in the hospice doctor first on call rota.
3. To provide effective medical advice and support over the telephone,
ensuring palliative care support is available within the hospital and community
to other members of the specialist palliative care services, generalist teams
and Yorkshire ambulance service. Advice
to be recorded using agreed template and care record system.
4. To play an effective role within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
that holistic care of a high standard is available to all patients.
5. To liaise with other health care professionals in hospitals and
communities to ensure seamless provision of palliative care for the patients.
6. To commit to continuous professional development to extend knowledge
and skills in specialist palliative care.
7. To attend and participate in team education and business meetings
(quarterly).
8. To play an effective personal role in all structures and forms of
clinical governance and outcome measurement to ensure the maintenance and
development of high standards.
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.
Terms and conditions
Line managed by: Medical Director
Line management: No line management
responsibility
Salary: Pro rata on call payment
for on call duties undertaken.
Hours: up to a 1 in 7 on call
rota
Location: Saint
Michaels Hospice Harrogate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide effective, high quality medical care and advice for patients
of Saint Michaels Hospice and the surrounding community as identified in the
job plan.
Key Objectives
1. To provide effective high quality medical care for all inpatients
within Saint Michaels Hospice whilst on call.
2. To participate in the hospice doctor first on call rota.
3. To provide effective medical advice and support over the telephone,
ensuring palliative care support is available within the hospital and community
to other members of the specialist palliative care services, generalist teams
and Yorkshire ambulance service. Advice
to be recorded using agreed template and care record system.
4. To play an effective role within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
that holistic care of a high standard is available to all patients.
5. To liaise with other health care professionals in hospitals and
communities to ensure seamless provision of palliative care for the patients.
6. To commit to continuous professional development to extend knowledge
and skills in specialist palliative care.
7. To attend and participate in team education and business meetings
(quarterly).
8. To play an effective personal role in all structures and forms of
clinical governance and outcome measurement to ensure the maintenance and
development of high standards.
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.
Terms and conditions
Line managed by: Medical Director
Line management: No line management
responsibility
Salary: Pro rata on call payment
for on call duties undertaken.
Hours: up to a 1 in 7 on call
rota
Location: Saint
Michaels Hospice Harrogate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On specialist register
- GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good team player
- Understanding of collective responsibility
- Note and report writing skills
- Organising and planning skills
- Assessment skills
- Able to remain calm in situations of pressure
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Commitment to clinical governance
Essential Attributes
Essential
- Interest in Palliative Care
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training
- Ability to travel between sites
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On specialist register
- GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good team player
- Understanding of collective responsibility
- Note and report writing skills
- Organising and planning skills
- Assessment skills
- Able to remain calm in situations of pressure
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Commitment to clinical governance
Essential Attributes
Essential
- Interest in Palliative Care
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training
- Ability to travel between sites
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
