Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Consultant to join the Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive community consultant post based with Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Service and linking with Moya Cole (formerly St. Ann's) Hospice including Hospice Out-patient session and Hospice 2nd On-call.
This post has an NHS contract held by Trafford Local care Organisation, with an honorary contract with Moya Cole Hospice. Palliative Medical governance and Consultant support will be through Moya Cole Hospice.
Main duties of the job
This Consultant in Palliative Medicine will play a key role in the development and delivery of high quality equitable palliative care services for the patients and families within Trafford Community.
The appointee will work in collaboration with the Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Service and Moya Cole Hospice to facilitate the seamless co-ordination of palliative care services for patients between care settings.
The Consultant will provide senior medical specialist palliative care assessment and management for patients and their families working as part of the specialist palliative care Multi-professional Team both in Trafford Community and Moya Cole Hospice.
The post holder will provide medical leadership within the Trafford Specialist Palliative Care Service, providing clinical advice and support for other members of the service as well as wider community colleagues.
The post holder will support the operational and strategic development of the Trafford Service with the service leads.
The Consultant will encourage and facilitate non-clinical activities, such as education and training, audit and quality improvement.
The Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Service provides support and care for people with life limiting illnesses (cancer and non-cancers), with identified palliative care needs. The service aims to improve the quality of life for people by providing holistic and personalised support.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
- CCT in Palliative Medicine (or within 6 months at the time of interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Training and work experience in Specialist Palliative Medicine in hospital, hospice and community settings
- Work experience in Oncology and the community setting
- Expert knowledge and experience of symptom control in malignant and non-malignant conditions
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients at consultant level
- Understanding of current NHS initiatives related to palliative and end of life care.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant literature.
Desirable
- Specialist interest in a field within specialist palliative care
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to form good professional relationships with patients and staff and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Time management skills and ability to organise and manage patient priorities and workload
- Strong clinical and strategic leadership skills
- Demonstrates flexible approach with ability to motivate others
- IT skills
- Commitment to MDT working and to be an enthusiastic team member
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
Training
Essential
- Experience in leading education and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Commitment to supporting education within the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Participation in and leadership of audits and quality improvement projects
- Publications relevant to Palliative Medicine
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Core research skills with ability to embrace a research culture
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Peer reviewed research publications
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Car owner with full driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
- CCT in Palliative Medicine (or within 6 months at the time of interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Training and work experience in Specialist Palliative Medicine in hospital, hospice and community settings
- Work experience in Oncology and the community setting
- Expert knowledge and experience of symptom control in malignant and non-malignant conditions
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients at consultant level
- Understanding of current NHS initiatives related to palliative and end of life care.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant literature.
Desirable
- Specialist interest in a field within specialist palliative care
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to form good professional relationships with patients and staff and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Time management skills and ability to organise and manage patient priorities and workload
- Strong clinical and strategic leadership skills
- Demonstrates flexible approach with ability to motivate others
- IT skills
- Commitment to MDT working and to be an enthusiastic team member
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
Training
Essential
- Experience in leading education and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Commitment to supporting education within the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Participation in and leadership of audits and quality improvement projects
- Publications relevant to Palliative Medicine
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Core research skills with ability to embrace a research culture
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Peer reviewed research publications
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Car owner with full 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).
