Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our team at the North London Hospice and play a vital role in shaping the future of our services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is transforming its services to ensure we provide responsive care designed to meet the needs of our communities. You will be instrumental in the ongoing integration of our inpatient and community services.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical care for patients on on our inpatient unit and in the community. Additionally, you will participate in the regional on-call service, offering your expertise to patients and families across the region.
To be considered for this role, you must be a fully registered member of the General Medical Council with a current license to practice. You should be on the Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or within six months of obtaining your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Joining North London Hospice means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to innovation, collaboration, and providing the highest standards of care. If you share our passion for making a difference and are ready to contribute to our vision, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver the best of life, at the end of life.
JD Pending RCP Approval.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at providing clinical support and leadership for inpatients and those supported by Community services in Enfield and Haringey (East Team) at North London Hospice.
The hospice is currently undertaking some transformation work in the clinical services which will plans to design services to support unplanned and rapid response work and develop virtual ward community beds. The post holder will be involved in the development and embedding of these developments and ongoing service review.
The post holder will be primarily on the inpatient unit at North London Hospice (NLH) but will provide two sessions of community team cover. The post holder will take part in the regional on call service. Please see job plan for further information
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
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A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
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Car lease scheme
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Flexible working options
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Annual travel card loan
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Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard
Work with the multi-disciplinary team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines which develop and maintain good working practices
Provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the hospice and hospital through positive collaboration with colleagues
Offer support and leadership and educational/clinical supervision to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Appropriate administrative support and office space will be provided at each location, together with IT and internet facilities
Provide shared clinical responsibility for all patients under the care of the hospice together with the other consultants
Provide clinical responsibility for inpatients admitted to the In Patient Unit (IPU) at North London Hospice, working alongside the multiprofessional team
Ensure patient care is evidence based and/or best common practice
Ensure clinical practice complements and facilitates the provision of multi- disciplinary care, recognising the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family
Ensure that all prescribing is in accordance with hospice and Trust polices and statutory requirements
Ensure accurate and timely clinical information and records are maintained on all patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard
Work with the multi-disciplinary team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines which develop and maintain good working practices
Provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the hospice and hospital through positive collaboration with colleagues
Offer support and leadership and educational/clinical supervision to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Appropriate administrative support and office space will be provided at each location, together with IT and internet facilities
Provide shared clinical responsibility for all patients under the care of the hospice together with the other consultants
Provide clinical responsibility for inpatients admitted to the In Patient Unit (IPU) at North London Hospice, working alongside the multiprofessional team
Ensure patient care is evidence based and/or best common practice
Ensure clinical practice complements and facilitates the provision of multi- disciplinary care, recognising the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family
Ensure that all prescribing is in accordance with hospice and Trust polices and statutory requirements
Ensure accurate and timely clinical information and records are maintained on all patients
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP, MRCGP, FRCA (or equivalent
- General, with expertise in area of special interest. Communication skills training
- Fully registered with GMC, holding a licence to practice
- On Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or eligible (within 6 months of the interview) for admission to the Specialist Register/CCT/CESR/ European Community Rights
Desirable
- Second degree or higher degree qualification eg MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Training in all aspects of Palliative Medicine
- Year 4 Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
- Ready for full Consultant responsibility
Desirable
- Consultant experience in Palliative Medicine
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide leadership at multidisciplinary team level
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work effectively
- Ability to be involved in the organisation of the department
- Good written and verbal communication skills staff at all levels
- Evidence of involvement in teaching
- Experience supervising medical staff in training
- IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Desirable
- Management experience
- Management training
- Participated in wider palliative care education programmers
- Formal Teaching qualification Completed training for educational supervision
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Familiarity with the current structure and developments within the NHS and palliative medicine Publication in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP, MRCGP, FRCA (or equivalent
- General, with expertise in area of special interest. Communication skills training
- Fully registered with GMC, holding a licence to practice
- On Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine or eligible (within 6 months of the interview) for admission to the Specialist Register/CCT/CESR/ European Community Rights
Desirable
- Second degree or higher degree qualification eg MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Training in all aspects of Palliative Medicine
- Year 4 Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
- Ready for full Consultant responsibility
Desirable
- Consultant experience in Palliative Medicine
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide leadership at multidisciplinary team level
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work effectively
- Ability to be involved in the organisation of the department
- Good written and verbal communication skills staff at all levels
- Evidence of involvement in teaching
- Experience supervising medical staff in training
- IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Desirable
- Management experience
- Management training
- Participated in wider palliative care education programmers
- Formal Teaching qualification Completed training for educational supervision
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Familiarity with the current structure and developments within the NHS and palliative medicine Publication in peer reviewed journals
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).