Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 substantive Consultant in Palliative Medicine posts at Bradford.We are seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to join the well established, consultant led specialist palliative care services in Bradford
These new permanent posts each comprise 6 PAs, including ward-based activity, MDT participation, trainee supervision, patient reviews and SPA time.
This includes responsibility for inpatient care on Ward 24, leadership of the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, and close collaboration with the Hospital Palliative Care Team, Community Palliative Care Team, Marie Curie Hospice, and the REACT virtual ward.
Main duties of the job
The consultants based with the hospital palliative care inpatient unit are responsible for:
The medical care of 6-12 inpatients on ward 24
Clinical lead for the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, working alongside the Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse specialist team to co-ordinate the care of these patients.
Work closely alongside the hospital palliative care team.
Clinical admission policies in conjunction with the agreed standard operating procedure.
Contributing to and developing the existing clinical governance programme.
Liaison with hospice and community teams as appropriate.
Supervision, training and appraisal of resident doctors.
Input to educational activities.
Contributing to local and regional strategic planning.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities are detailed below.
The consultants based with the hospital palliative care inpatient unit are responsible for:
- The medical care of 6-12 inpatients on ward 24
- Clinical lead for the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, working alongside the Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse specialist team to co-ordinate the care of these patients.
- Work closely alongside the hospital palliative care team.
- Clinical admission policies in conjunction with the agreed standard operating procedure.
- Contributing to and developing the existing clinical governance programme.
- Liaison with hospice and community teams as appropriate.
- Supervision, training and appraisal of resident doctors and a physician associate.
- Input to educational activities.
- Contributing to local and regional strategic planning.
Please see attached JD/PS for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities are detailed below.
The consultants based with the hospital palliative care inpatient unit are responsible for:
- The medical care of 6-12 inpatients on ward 24
- Clinical lead for the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service, working alongside the Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse specialist team to co-ordinate the care of these patients.
- Work closely alongside the hospital palliative care team.
- Clinical admission policies in conjunction with the agreed standard operating procedure.
- Contributing to and developing the existing clinical governance programme.
- Liaison with hospice and community teams as appropriate.
- Supervision, training and appraisal of resident doctors and a physician associate.
- Input to educational activities.
- Contributing to local and regional strategic planning.
Please see attached JD/PS for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Palliative Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent, MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent, CCT or within 6 months of AAC date, On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Palliative Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent, MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent, CCT or within 6 months of AAC date, On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
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).
