Job summary
We invite applicants to join The Kirkwoods established medical team with a six month (extendable to one year) fixed term post working within the newly developed Virtual Hospice. The postholder will work collaboratively to coordinate and provide medical input to patients in the Virtual Hospice through direct clinical care and active participation in interdisciplinary meetings. Direct clinical care will be provided through face to face home visits and virtual visits as part of the Virtual Hospice team under the supervision of the community consultant. Previous palliative care or virtual ward experience is desirable but not essential and dependent on prior palliative care experience and learning needs, the postholder could initially provide input to the hospice inpatient unit to build confidence and experience prior to Virtual Hospice input as part of an extended induction.
It is envisioned that the Virtual Hospice will provide a bridge between inpatient and community services, aiming to more closely monitor complex patients waiting for inpatient care, patients who do not want hospice admission but would be eligible for it and complex patients on discharge from hospital or hospice. The postholder will be part of this expanding team to allow development of the Virtual Hospice past the initial pilot stage and allow embedding and expansion of the Virtual Hospice model up to 16 virtual beds.
Main duties of the job
The Virtual Hospice team will comprise of medic, clinical nurse specialist and allied health professional dedicated input and the postholder will be part of the medical input to the team. It is expected that the postholder will have excellent communication and documentation skills, utilise technology including electronic patient records and virtual assessments, show enthusiasm and ability in a new and novel area of healthcare and be able to work both independently and within a team structure.
The post will be 10 sessions (1.0 WTE) covering Monday to Friday with no oncall commitment. Less than full time applications with a minimum of 6 clinical sessions will be considered. Supporting Programmed Activity time will be factored into the application to support operational and personal development. Applicants wishing to work flexibly in a particular working pattern are encouraged to discuss this with the Community Consultant or Medical Director. This could include those people wishing to work some element of the weekend whilst having a commensurate reduction in weekday working. Applications for flexible working are definitely encouraged. Salary scale based on experience (£6481-£8684 per session).
About us
As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.
The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
This is a six month extendable to one year fixed term post working within the newly developed Virtual Hospice. The postholder will work collaboratively with the Virtual Hospice Senior Clinician to coordinate and provide medical input to patients in the Virtual Hospice through direct clinical care and active participation in interdisciplinary meetings. Direct clinical care will be provided through face to face home visits and virtual visits as part of the Virtual Hospice team under the supervision of the community consultant. Dependent on prior palliative care experience and learning needs, the postholder could initially provide input to the hospice inpatient unit to build confidence and experience prior to Virtual Hospice input as part of an extended induction.
Virtual Wards are becoming more commonplace in the NHS but are at a relative infancy in palliative care. The Kirkwood is undertaking a Virtual Hospice pilot to integrate with existing established services such as the 16-bed hospice inpatient unit and the KICS community team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied Health Professionals. It is envisioned that the Virtual Hospice will provide a bridge between inpatient and community services, aiming to more closely monitor complex patients waiting for inpatient care, patients who do not want hospice admission but would be eligible for it and complex patients on discharge from hospital or hospice. The postholder will be part of an expanding team to allow development of the Virtual Hospice past the initial pilot stage and allow embedding and expansion of the Virtual Hospice model up to 16 virtual beds. The Virtual Hospice team will comprise of medic, clinical nurse specialist and allied health professional dedicated input and the postholder will be part of the medical input to the team.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Role
Working pattern
Professional/Management
To support the development of clinical governance, including evidencing a commitment to clinical audit, risk management, staff development, peer review and appraisal within The Kirkwood governance framework.
Education
If this is intended to be the applicants sole place of employment, or if the majority of their work is at The Kirkwood and the postholder is not on the performers list, then The Kirkwood will act as the designated body for revalidation. The Responsible Officer for The Kirkwood as a designated body for revalidation is the Medical Director at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the employment process the successful applicant will have to have their revalidation arrangements whilst under employment with The Kirkwood confirmed prior to commencement, and the applicants previous Responsible Officer will be contacted if this is required.
Other Responsibilities
We are:
To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures and regulations.
This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job description in order to reflect any changes in role/development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
This is a six month extendable to one year fixed term post working within the newly developed Virtual Hospice. The postholder will work collaboratively with the Virtual Hospice Senior Clinician to coordinate and provide medical input to patients in the Virtual Hospice through direct clinical care and active participation in interdisciplinary meetings. Direct clinical care will be provided through face to face home visits and virtual visits as part of the Virtual Hospice team under the supervision of the community consultant. Dependent on prior palliative care experience and learning needs, the postholder could initially provide input to the hospice inpatient unit to build confidence and experience prior to Virtual Hospice input as part of an extended induction.
Virtual Wards are becoming more commonplace in the NHS but are at a relative infancy in palliative care. The Kirkwood is undertaking a Virtual Hospice pilot to integrate with existing established services such as the 16-bed hospice inpatient unit and the KICS community team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied Health Professionals. It is envisioned that the Virtual Hospice will provide a bridge between inpatient and community services, aiming to more closely monitor complex patients waiting for inpatient care, patients who do not want hospice admission but would be eligible for it and complex patients on discharge from hospital or hospice. The postholder will be part of an expanding team to allow development of the Virtual Hospice past the initial pilot stage and allow embedding and expansion of the Virtual Hospice model up to 16 virtual beds. The Virtual Hospice team will comprise of medic, clinical nurse specialist and allied health professional dedicated input and the postholder will be part of the medical input to the team.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Role
Working pattern
Professional/Management
To support the development of clinical governance, including evidencing a commitment to clinical audit, risk management, staff development, peer review and appraisal within The Kirkwood governance framework.
Education
If this is intended to be the applicants sole place of employment, or if the majority of their work is at The Kirkwood and the postholder is not on the performers list, then The Kirkwood will act as the designated body for revalidation. The Responsible Officer for The Kirkwood as a designated body for revalidation is the Medical Director at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the employment process the successful applicant will have to have their revalidation arrangements whilst under employment with The Kirkwood confirmed prior to commencement, and the applicants previous Responsible Officer will be contacted if this is required.
Other Responsibilities
We are:
To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures and regulations.
This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job description in order to reflect any changes in role/development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and Registered with a Licence to Practice
- Independent prescribing qualification (if not part of primary qualification)
Desirable
- M.R.C.P. or M.R.C.G.P.
- Post-graduate qualification in palliative medicine
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience working in general medicine field
- Experience working in specialist palliative care
- Experience working in virtual ward setting
- Experience of remote consultation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care
- Committed interdisciplinary team member, able to recognise and utilise the skills of others within a team to meet complex patient and family needs
- Excellent written, IT and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of service development
- Knowledge of current community services
- Ability to provide leadership and direction
- Previous use of Systm One electronic patient record to support patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and Registered with a Licence to Practice
- Independent prescribing qualification (if not part of primary qualification)
Desirable
- M.R.C.P. or M.R.C.G.P.
- Post-graduate qualification in palliative medicine
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience working in general medicine field
- Experience working in specialist palliative care
- Experience working in virtual ward setting
- Experience of remote consultation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care
- Committed interdisciplinary team member, able to recognise and utilise the skills of others within a team to meet complex patient and family needs
- Excellent written, IT and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of service development
- Knowledge of current community services
- Ability to provide leadership and direction
- Previous use of Systm One electronic patient record to support patient 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).
