Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 month fixed term post in palliative medicine (2nd August - 3rd October 2023). The post holder will join the multi-professional palliative care team based at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King's College Hospital, Demark Hill, London. This is a stand-alone post and is suitable for doctors who have achieved competencies ST3 and above. King's is a busy but friendly teaching hospital and the experience gained will help the successful candidate to improve their portfolio and broaden their skill set.
Postgraduate education and training are essential components of this role. While the post is designed to support the service, the post-holder will have the same support from Educational and Clinical Supervisors as well as the Department of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PGMDE). This will include support and encouragement for all aspects of your professional portfolio, including access to teaching and training in Departments and across the Trust, MRCP support and appraisal support. There is also an International Doctors Development Programme. The successful candidate, like their predecessors, will become our best advertisements - we want your work and training to be safe, successful and enjoyable.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder would be based within the Cicely Saunders Institute at Denmark Hill.
The post holder will:
- Be involved in reviewing patients from across the Trust who have been referred to the team for advice regarding palliative care management including complex symptom control, psychosocial support, advance care planning and end of life care
- Work as part of the multi-professional team
- Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
- To take an active part in undergraduate training
- To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required
The post holder must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice. They should be of ST3 level and above. Experience in palliative care is desirable, but experience in other medical specialities such as geriatrics, intensive care medicine, or medicine would be considered.
This post would be ideal for somebody who has completed a Core Medical Training Programme or can demonstrate equivalent competencies who has an interest in palliative care.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the information pack for the full job description and specification.
IMPORTANT
- Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
- If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
- To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
- Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
- Click here to see the range of benefits we offer
- Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trusts criminal records checking policy
- All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
- Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly
Equality and Diversity Information
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate PublicationsKing's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre WebsiteKing's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the information pack for the full job description and specification.
IMPORTANT
- Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
- If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
- To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
- Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
- Click here to see the range of benefits we offer
- Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trusts criminal records checking policy
- All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
- Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly
Equality and Diversity Information
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate PublicationsKing's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre WebsiteKing's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achievement of core medical training competencies (or equivalent),
- Valid Adult Life Support Certificate, MRCP Part 1 and 2 written
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care medicine and multidisciplinary team working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ quality improvement
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Evidence of formal training in teaching
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Experience
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achievement of core medical training competencies (or equivalent),
- Valid Adult Life Support Certificate, MRCP Part 1 and 2 written
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care medicine and multidisciplinary team working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ quality improvement
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Evidence of formal training in teaching
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Experience
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
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
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings College Hospital, Cicely Saunders institute
Bessemer Road, Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
