Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a full time Junior Clinical Fellow (formerly FY3 post) level to work within Palliative & End of Life Services.
This job is at Goscote Hospice and Fair Oaks Day Hospice in Walsall Community Palliative Care Centre. It mainly involves the day-to-day medical care of inpatients and occasional review of Day Hospice patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in Palliative Medicine within a well-established multi-disciplinary team. You will gain experience in holistic assessment, symptom control, communication skills and multi-disciplinary working. You will have opportunity to work within the Day hospice in addition to the inpatient unit.
The post offers an opportunity to apply and further develop skills and knowledge in symptom control, communication, compassion and teamworking. The working environment is purpose-built and pleasant, and the team culture is committed and positive.
Experience with teaching or training is desirable as you will play a key role in supporting the development of colleagues eg nursing staff, allied health professionals, students who are on placement at the Hospice.
There is supervision and support from specialty doctors and consultants as well as an experienced nursing body and wider MDT. You will be supported with skills and knowledge for ongoing career in Palliative Medicine, General Practice or allied specialties in traditional training grades and SAS careers.
Main duties of the job
This job is at Goscote Hospice and Fair Oaks Day Hospice in Walsall Community Palliative Care Centre. It involves the day to day medical care of inpatients mainly and Day Hospice patients sometimes. It is well supported by senior doctors and multidisciplinary team. It is an ideal post for applying and further developing skills and knowledge in symptom control, communication, compassion and teamworking.
About us
The working environment is purpose built and pleasant and the team culture is committed and positive.
Trust values are
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Admitting and reviewing patients on the inpatient unit and in the Day Hospice, with support from the wider team
- Undertaking daily/regular reviews of patients and communicating with family members with support from a senior doctor and Pharmacist
- Thorough documentation in medical notes with particular attention to: medical management plans, treatment escalation and limitation plans, patient stated hopes and fears.
- Teamworking with the MDT and other relevant colleagues to ensure multi-disciplinary holistic assessment and management of patients and their families
- Facilitating the medical aspects of discharges, completing Electronic Discharge Summary, ordering discharge medication, liaising with community teams and arranging follow up.
- Completing paperwork and liaison with the Medical Examiners after a death in a timely fashion
- Assessing VTE and other appropriate risk assessments as part of admission and discharge processes.
- Attending mandatory training, local Induction and IT training.
- Becoming acquainted with local policies and procedures. Familiarization with resources and guidelines available. Seeking support of senior and multidisciplinary colleagues as needed.
- Foster a culture of learning for example by: Participating in clinical audit; Supporting the development of colleagues, non-medical prescribers, students on placement etc by formal and informal teaching; Learning from Excellence and incident reporting; reflective practice; Clinical Supervision etc.
- Attendance at daily handover on the Hospice ward at 8.45 am.
- Attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Contributing to out of hours medical cover. Evenings and weekends are supported by GP OOH service but we have extended the specialist palliative medicine working week from 5 to 6 days so there is a rota to cover one day of most weekends. This means that you will be working approximately 1 in 4 Saturdays with telephone support from a consultant on call, day off in lieu and adjusted salary.
Job advert may close early upon receiving sufficient number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Admitting and reviewing patients on the inpatient unit and in the Day Hospice, with support from the wider team
- Undertaking daily/regular reviews of patients and communicating with family members with support from a senior doctor and Pharmacist
- Thorough documentation in medical notes with particular attention to: medical management plans, treatment escalation and limitation plans, patient stated hopes and fears.
- Teamworking with the MDT and other relevant colleagues to ensure multi-disciplinary holistic assessment and management of patients and their families
- Facilitating the medical aspects of discharges, completing Electronic Discharge Summary, ordering discharge medication, liaising with community teams and arranging follow up.
- Completing paperwork and liaison with the Medical Examiners after a death in a timely fashion
- Assessing VTE and other appropriate risk assessments as part of admission and discharge processes.
- Attending mandatory training, local Induction and IT training.
- Becoming acquainted with local policies and procedures. Familiarization with resources and guidelines available. Seeking support of senior and multidisciplinary colleagues as needed.
- Foster a culture of learning for example by: Participating in clinical audit; Supporting the development of colleagues, non-medical prescribers, students on placement etc by formal and informal teaching; Learning from Excellence and incident reporting; reflective practice; Clinical Supervision etc.
- Attendance at daily handover on the Hospice ward at 8.45 am.
- Attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
- Contributing to out of hours medical cover. Evenings and weekends are supported by GP OOH service but we have extended the specialist palliative medicine working week from 5 to 6 days so there is a rota to cover one day of most weekends. This means that you will be working approximately 1 in 4 Saturdays with telephone support from a consultant on call, day off in lieu and adjusted salary.
Job advert may close early upon receiving sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB) or equivalent
- FY2 Competencies are demonstrable either by completing Foundation training in the UK or by a completion certificate
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years full time postgraduate training and experience
- Experience of NHS structure and processes including specifically role of GPs, District Nurses, Specialist Palliative Care services, discharge planning and coordination.
Knowledge
Essential
- Compassionate and clear communication skills with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Verbal and written.
- Basic knowledge of symptom assessment and control including pharmacological.
- Commitment to holistic, patient centered, ethical approach to care.
- Understanding of MCA and ability to apply in practice.
- Ability to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team: good communication, appreciation and respect for diverse roles
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
- Commitment to Continuing own Medical Education and Professional Development
- Ability to use the guidelines, evidence base and teamwork to support decision-making.
Desirable
- Ability to participate in Clinical governance such as audit experience.
- Ability to contribute to service improvement for example via teaching, audit, reflection etc.
Other
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licensable
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- Be able to travel throughout the Walsall borough
- Good insight into personal coping mechanisms for working alongside suffering, dying and bereavement. Resilience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB) or equivalent
- FY2 Competencies are demonstrable either by completing Foundation training in the UK or by a completion certificate
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years full time postgraduate training and experience
- Experience of NHS structure and processes including specifically role of GPs, District Nurses, Specialist Palliative Care services, discharge planning and coordination.
Knowledge
Essential
- Compassionate and clear communication skills with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Verbal and written.
- Basic knowledge of symptom assessment and control including pharmacological.
- Commitment to holistic, patient centered, ethical approach to care.
- Understanding of MCA and ability to apply in practice.
- Ability to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team: good communication, appreciation and respect for diverse roles
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
- Commitment to Continuing own Medical Education and Professional Development
- Ability to use the guidelines, evidence base and teamwork to support decision-making.
Desirable
- Ability to participate in Clinical governance such as audit experience.
- Ability to contribute to service improvement for example via teaching, audit, reflection etc.
Other
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licensable
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- Be able to travel throughout the Walsall borough
- Good insight into personal coping mechanisms for working alongside suffering, dying and bereavement. Resilience.
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).
