Clinical Fellow

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization in Romford is seeking a medical professional to join their team. The role includes working primarily in the hospice ward, with potential for community visits. Candidates must have completed Foundation Years 1 and 2, and some exposure to palliative care is desirable. The organization supports career development aligned with training goals. Competitive terms and conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Foundation Years 1 and 2 (or equivalent), including a general medicine post.
• Some exposure to palliative care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work predominantly in the hospice ward with community visiting opportunities.
• Participate in weekend daytime ward rounds and admissions.

Skills

Exposure to palliative care

Ability to attend within 1 hour for on-call

Education

Completion of Foundation Years 1 and 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The post holder will join a medical team of 2.4WTE Consultants, 1 x 0.6 WTE Registrar, 2.4 WTE Specialty Doctors and 1.4 WTE GP trainees and will work predominantly in the hospice ward, with opportunity for community visiting during the placement.

Development and career progression will be supported in line with level of training/personal development goals.

There is an on-call requirement, which involves weekend daytime ward rounds and admissions, with non-resident low intensity night cover. Postholders must be able to attend the hospice within 1 hour during non-resident on call periods.

Conditions of service and salary are as per national medical and dental terms and conditions of service, with the contract held by Saint Francis Hospice.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have successfully completed their Foundation Years 1 and 2 (or equivalent), including, or followed by a general medicine post. Some exposure to palliative care is desirable.

About Saint Francis Hospice

We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for individuals & their loved ones with palliative or end of life care needs. We achieved Outstanding in our CQC inspection & have reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. We support 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups & have a robust governance structure in place. We provide ward clinical services within a modern, personal & friendly 18-bedded unit, as well as Specialist Community Crisis Support Service, Hospice at Home Service & Specialist Day Therapy Service. We also have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days.

All communication regarding your application including invitations to interviews will be sent to the email address you have stated on your application form. If you could also provide a contact telephone number as well.

Right to Work

Saint Francis Hospice is a charity based in the UK. We will require all successful candidates to be able to provide documentary ID proof of their Right to Work in the UK. We are not a Licensed Sponsor, so are unable to provide sponsorship to support applicants applying from outside of the UK.