Job summary
SUBSTANTIVE CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST AND DOUGLAS MACMILLAN HOSPICE
Applications are invited for the above post working in the University Hospitals of North Midlands and Douglas Macmillan Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the established consultant and multidisciplinary teams in both organisations to provide Specialist Palliative care services to the populations of Staffordshire and Cheshire. This is an 8 PA post which includes an on-call commitment attracting category B availability supplement.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join an existing dynamic team of 5 consultants working in the Staffordshire area to expand the Specialist Palliative Care services provided in the University Hospitals of North Midlands and the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Hospital Palliative Care Team working in both hospital sites providing specialist palliative advice, outpatient services and inpatient care for our 10 palliative medicine beds. The successful candidate will also be a core member of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice team providing specialist palliative care services for both inpatients and community patients.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost-effective services of the highest quality. Dougie Mac is an all-age palliative care hospice from birth to old age with an interest in a wider service delivery for dementia patients. You will be based at the adult site with opportunity to explore an interest in Young Adult palliative care if desired. We have a 28 bedded adult inpatient unit covering a population of around 500,000, well established community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist team, with Admiral Nurses core to the team and a vibrant wellbeing centre. Education is a priority and training of future doctors is core to our ethos. We are research active with NIHR and have a research collaboration and joint strategy with Staffordshire University, working on collaborative projects to improve/inform our user experience across all services.
Dougie Mac was named sixth in the UKs Best Charity to Work For in 2024 compiled by independent employee engagement specialists, Best Companies. The prestigious title also gave Dougie Mac a three star rating the highest possible ranking meaning that the hospice is now classed as a world-class organisation to work for. We are also ranked as a high performing organisation in the Investors in Excellence framework which evaluates organisations based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including leadership, strategy and overall performance. Our high-performing ranking is demonstrated by the dedication and quality of work of our team using the Plan - Do - Study Act approach, setting and achieving objectives, maintaining high standards and driving continuous growth and improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost-effective services of the highest quality. Dougie Mac is an all-age palliative care hospice from birth to old age with an interest in a wider service delivery for dementia patients. You will be based at the adult site with opportunity to explore an interest in Young Adult palliative care if desired. We have a 28 bedded adult inpatient unit covering a population of around 500,000, well established community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist team, with Admiral Nurses core to the team and a vibrant wellbeing centre. Education is a priority and training of future doctors is core to our ethos. We are research active with NIHR and have a research collaboration and joint strategy with Staffordshire University, working on collaborative projects to improve/inform our user experience across all services.
Dougie Mac was named sixth in the UKs Best Charity to Work For in 2024 compiled by independent employee engagement specialists, Best Companies. The prestigious title also gave Dougie Mac a three star rating the highest possible ranking meaning that the hospice is now classed as a world-class organisation to work for. We are also ranked as a high performing organisation in the Investors in Excellence framework which evaluates organisations based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including leadership, strategy and overall performance. Our high-performing ranking is demonstrated by the dedication and quality of work of our team using the Plan - Do - Study Act approach, setting and achieving objectives, maintaining high standards and driving continuous growth and improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC Possession of MRCP.
- Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme or within 6 months of award of CCT at time of interview or CESR application in progress through Portfolio Pathway for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
- A higher degree (eg MSc in Palliative Medicine)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Good general clinical experience in the specialty including of working in a hospice setting.
- Experience of liaising and co-ordinating care between multiple clinical teams
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within all areas of palliative medicine.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to work flexibly and accommodate changes in work plan when necessary for the smooth running of the department.
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
- Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Teaching and Training Experience
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and staff of other disciplines.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Ability and means to travel To be accessible as required for on call duties
Desirable
- A full UK Driving Licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC Possession of MRCP.
- Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme or within 6 months of award of CCT at time of interview or CESR application in progress through Portfolio Pathway for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
- A higher degree (eg MSc in Palliative Medicine)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Good general clinical experience in the specialty including of working in a hospice setting.
- Experience of liaising and co-ordinating care between multiple clinical teams
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within all areas of palliative medicine.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to work flexibly and accommodate changes in work plan when necessary for the smooth running of the department.
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
- Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Teaching and Training Experience
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and staff of other disciplines.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Ability and means to travel To be accessible as required for on call duties
Desirable
- A full UK Driving Licence
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).
