Job summary
This post offers the opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to gain valuable experience within palliative care by working as part of our multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work predominantly within the inpatient unit and will be fully supported by the multidisciplinary team. This Specialty Doctor post is a substantive appointment - the postholder will work 1 day (or two half days) per week (Monday to Friday 9-5.) Working days and hours are potentially flexible so we are keen to hear from all interested candidates. This post comes with a requirement to undertake non resident first on call duties (supported by 2nd on call Consultants at all times). You will be supported initially with this and will only join the full rota once induction complete.
About us
Find out more about working for our organisation here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html
Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
With effect from the 1st April 2026 Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust will be merging with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation. The new Trust will provide a wide range of community health and social care services to over 4 million people, with a budget of circa £380 million and a workforce of over 7,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Consultants and other medical staff to look after the 16 inpatients at Priscilla Bacon Lodge and to provide occasional cover for the Living Well centre/ community team as needed.
Non-resident first on call duties (1 in 5) to provide cover for inpatients at PBL at weekends, bank holidays and from 5pm-9am weekdays. Doctors are expected to do a full ward round on a Saturday and then review patients as needed on Sundays. They are expected to attend the ward to assess patients who deteriorate unexpectedly or need medical review in an emergency. Full support will be given initially. The post holder is also expected to review the fast track continuing health care patients out of hours in event of emergency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Consultants and other medical staff to look after the 16 inpatients at Priscilla Bacon Lodge and to provide occasional cover for the Living Well centre/ community team as needed.
Non-resident first on call duties (1 in 5) to provide cover for inpatients at PBL at weekends, bank holidays and from 5pm-9am weekdays. Doctors are expected to do a full ward round on a Saturday and then review patients as needed on Sundays. They are expected to attend the ward to assess patients who deteriorate unexpectedly or need medical review in an emergency. Full support will be given initially. The post holder is also expected to review the fast track continuing health care patients out of hours in event of emergency.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
Desirable
- MRCP/ MRCGP part 1
- Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Prepared to work in shared office space.
- Management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Have at least two years full time general medical experience post registration (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis).
- Experience of audit and willingness to participate.
Desirable
- Previous experience of palliative medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
Desirable
- MRCP/ MRCGP part 1
- Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Prepared to work in shared office space.
- Management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Have at least two years full time general medical experience post registration (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis).
- Experience of audit and willingness to participate.
Desirable
- Previous experience of palliative medicine.
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).
