Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Palliative and End of Life Care to work in a Trust awarded outstanding for end-of-life care (CQC 2020). This is an ideal post for an individual looking to further clinical palliative care skills and gain opportunities for engaging in Quality Improvement Projects and teaching experience to further core training opportunities.
This post is a excellent opportunity fora CT1 grade doctor interested in a career in General Medicine/Palliative Medicine or General Practice. The person will have an opportunity to develop Palliative Medicine practice within a supportive, collegiate environment, whilst also developing a recognised clinical teaching portfolio.
Main duties of the job
To work clinically with the ESHT Supportive and Palliative Care Team (SPCT) in assessing and managing patients as part of multi-disciplinary team.
To engage in Quality Improvement Projects and Audit within the trust as part of the SPCT.
To contribute to departmental teaching activities.
In addition to gain hospice and community palliative care experience by providing a 1 in 5 weekend first on-call cover for St Michael's Hospice, St Leonards-on-Sea (additional Programmed Activity and day in lieu can be agreed as part of job plan once in post).
Detailed job plans confirming duties and remuneration will be confirmed once in post.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Part A FRCA, MRCS, MRCP, MRCEM
- Educational qualification
Training and experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation Programme and have at least four months of training in Medicine at F2 level.
- 4 months experience in a Palliative Care setting or post with significant end of life care as part of clinical work.
- Confident in application of mental capacity act in clinical practice.
- Confident in patient centred advance and pre-emptive care planning such as the ReSPECT process.
Desirable
Administration
Essential
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit.
Desirable
- Emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of a similar standing.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding of the role of research.
Desirable
- Experience of generating research or knowledge exchange income.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities.
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team that is committed to innovation and high standards.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance.
- Ability to work on their own and take initiative without close supervision.
- Ability to think innovatively and to be a creative problem-solver.
- Ability to prioritise work task and to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Demonstration of initiated projects.
- Specific attributes for post.
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching experience and a sound knowledge of the medical school curriculum.
Desirable
- Engagement in high quality education and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Part A FRCA, MRCS, MRCP, MRCEM
- Educational qualification
Training and experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation Programme and have at least four months of training in Medicine at F2 level.
- 4 months experience in a Palliative Care setting or post with significant end of life care as part of clinical work.
- Confident in application of mental capacity act in clinical practice.
- Confident in patient centred advance and pre-emptive care planning such as the ReSPECT process.
Desirable
Administration
Essential
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit.
Desirable
- Emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of a similar standing.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding of the role of research.
Desirable
- Experience of generating research or knowledge exchange income.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities.
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team that is committed to innovation and high standards.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance.
- Ability to work on their own and take initiative without close supervision.
- Ability to think innovatively and to be a creative problem-solver.
- Ability to prioritise work task and to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Demonstration of initiated projects.
- Specific attributes for post.
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching experience and a sound knowledge of the medical school curriculum.
Desirable
- Engagement in high quality education and training.
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).
