FY3 or Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The post holder will work flexibly across Mountbatten Hospice inpatient /community services and UHS Palliative and Supportive Care Team according to service and personal development needs.

On the inpatient unit, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients admitted to Mountbatten under the supervision of the Palliative Medicine Consultants and Specialist Doctors. The post holder will work alongside a Specialty Registrar, Speciality Doctor, GP Specialty and FY2 Trainees and will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary ward team. Responsibilities will include attending and contributing to: the admissions meeting, daily ward rounds, weekly consultant ward round family meetings, weekly complex patient MDT and M+M meeting, and IMEG meetings (via remote access to SGH).

In the community team, the post holder will be involved in the care of patients with the Mountbatten community team under the supervision of the Palliative Medicine Consultants and Specialist Doctor. Responsibilities will include conducting domiciliary visits, outpatients, phone support and working with community nurse specialists.

Within the hospital team, the post-holder will work alongside the team to provide symptom control advise and support to patients in the acute hospital. The team sees patients throughout the hospital, including on the critical care units. The post-holder will attend the weekly hospital MDT meeting. There may also be the opportunity, depending on experience, to take part in the developing outpatient service

There may also be opportunities to be involved with Palliative Medicine research that is happening in Southampton

There are opportunities for audit, quality improvement, management experience and teaching.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Applicants should have full GMC registration with license to practice.

Completion of Foundation Training is essential. Postgraduate experience in palliative medicine or relevant specialty is desirable.

MRCP (UK) full diploma or MCEM (Full) or MRCGP (full, with CCT) or MRCS (Full) or FRCA (Full) or FRCS or EEA eligibility is preferable. Other qualifications or previous experience in Palliative Medicine or medical education would be desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Specialty Doctor

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors England (2021)

Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £45,124 - £77,519

FY3

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - FY3 - £40,257

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 02 June 2023

Job Reference: MT0958 - This vacancy closes on or before: 28th May 2023

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

• Higher qualification in medical education
• MRCP (UK) full diploma or MCEM (Full) or MRCGP full, with CCT) or MRCS (Full) or FRCA (Full) or FRCS or EEA eligibility
• Diploma in Palliative Medicine

Experience

Essential

• At least two years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis)

Desirable

• Four years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) with at least two years in a relevant specialty
• Previous experience of Oncology
• Previous experience of Palliative Medicine

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
• Good IT Skills
• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care

Desirable

• Understanding of management issues
• Teaching experience
• Experience of audit

Special Requirements of the post

Essential

• Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)