Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our integrated palliative care team to work across the county.
The Primary responsibilities will be to deliver specialist palliative care services delivered within Cornwall.
This will include collaborating with the Specialist Palliative Care nurses in the local acute trust (NHS) offering an in reach, supportive service to this team and the wider hospital where required, and the Community Specialist Care Nursing teams (NHS)
In addition the role will work on site with the local Cornwall Hospice Care which currently has x2 - 10 bedded units in the county.
Main duties of the job
Review patients with complex palliative care needs and support to the specialist nurses in Acute hospitals, community and hospices.
Provide supervision and educational activities to medical students, junior doctors and system-wide multidisciplinary teams.
To be accessible to the wider healthcare professional community in the ability to offer timely advice and expertise in the management of patients with specialist palliative care needs.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from individuals with comparable medical experience in Palliative Medicine but not on the specialist register and Doctors in Training within 6 months of CCT .
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from individuals with comparable medical experience in Palliative Medicine but not on the specialist register and Doctors in Training within 6 months of CCT .
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed MRCP
- CCT in Palliative Medicine
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing and treating patients with palliative care needs in inpatient, out-patient and community settings.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working across different SPC settings, including charitable sector.
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff morale.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and multi-disciplinary teaching
- Understanding of the principles of teaching.
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education.
- DipEd Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out audit/quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in a research project and publication
- Interest in research.
Aptitude and Personal qualities
Essential
- Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working and leadership.
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable and honest.
- Flexible approach to working practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
- Able to fulfil all duties of post including on-call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed MRCP
- CCT in Palliative Medicine
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing and treating patients with palliative care needs in inpatient, out-patient and community settings.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working across different SPC settings, including charitable sector.
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff morale.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and multi-disciplinary teaching
- Understanding of the principles of teaching.
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education.
- DipEd Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out audit/quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in a research project and publication
- Interest in research.
Aptitude and Personal qualities
Essential
- Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working and leadership.
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable and honest.
- Flexible approach to working practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
- Able to fulfil all duties of post including on-call.
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).
