Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

NHS; Esher; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in the UK seeks a Clinical Fellow to support the inpatient team with hospice admissions, follow-ups, and evaluations. Ideal for doctors with experience in Palliative Medicine looking to enhance their skills before Specialty Training. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a holistic approach to patient care. A commitment to the hospice's core values is essential. Salary is £52,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training.
• At least 6 months experience in Palliative Medicine.
• Evidence of relevant competencies and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients in the hospice.
• Maintain ongoing medical care for in-patients.
• Provide communication and handover of clinical information.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Clinical judgement

Ability to work in a multi-professional team

Leadership capability

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Diploma in Palliative Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Please apply via directly on Princess Alice Hospice website via the link attached.

Please note: Our vacancies are subject to eligibility to work in the UK. We are a small organisation with limited funds and therefore, we are not able to employ you if you are outside the UK as we are not able to obtain a work permit or visa sponsorship on your behalf.

We are looking for a Clinical Fellow to support our Inpatient team,primarily undertaking hospice admissions/follow-ups and urgent assessments ofpatients on the In-patient unit.

This post will suit a doctor who already has some experience inPalliative Medicine and may be planning to follow a career in the specialty butwishes to have additional experience prior to application for SpecialtyTraining.

You will support and provide cross cover across themedical team, assessing and managing patients admitted to the hospice, with aholistic multi-professional team approach. You will join a supportive medicalteam, have a clinical supervisor have access to CPD and teaching opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Having strong communication and people skills is fundamental as you willbe required to work in partnership with the multi-professionalteam, ensuring every patient and their needs are always at the centre ofwhat you do.

You will need to share and be able to demonstrate our five key values ofIntegrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Finally, you will be able to provide evidence of full registration, witha GMC licence to practice and ongoing appraisal / revalidation.

Be the difference at moments that really matter.

About us

Princess AliceHospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialistpalliative care and support to a community of more than a million people livingin Surrey, South West London and Middlesex.

Here at PrincessAlice, you have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference tothe lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported everystep of the way. Were small enough for you to see the impact your medicalskills have, and big enough to support you with training, experience andopportunities.

Job responsibilities

2. Keyresponsibilities

• To assess and manage patients admitted to the hospice,with a holistic Multi Professional Team (MPT) approach.
• To maintain ongoing medical care for in-patients,ensuring continuity of care e.g. attend / contribute to morning MPT handover.
• To liaise closely with consultant colleagues,maintaining regular day-to-day contact.
• To work closely with all members of the MPT.
• To provide planned and urgent medical reviews forpatients on the in-patient unit.
• To support the community team nurses in discussingissues in relation to the management of patients at home when on call.
• To provide excellent communication / handover ofclinical information by telephone, email or in writing as appropriate, ensuringthat all relevant in-house / external healthcare professionals are up to datewith clinical events e.g. letters to general practitioners after a patient hasdied or is discharged from the hospice, copying in relevant specialist teams.
• To support / address the needs of carers / families,e.g. communicating with them as often as necessary.
• To maintain accurate and clear, contemporaneouspatient records i.e. appropriately updated electronic patient records.
• To attend weekly MPT inpatient meetings and consultantward rounds.
• To appropriately manage patients after their death onthe IPU; to confirm the nurse-verification of death, to complete the necessarypaperwork (Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, Medical Examiner Referral )and to notify the coroner if necessary.
• Coordinates with colleagues to provide medical supportto the Well-being centre.
• To work flexibly with the medical team and to providecover for colleagues and the wider MPT as appropriate.
• To help with induction, education and supervision ofmedical students and visiting doctors as appropriate.
• The post holder maybe required to be part of theon-call rota across Princess Alice Hospice and St Raphaels Hospice in Cheam.This is shared 1:5 first on call rota for weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.Consultants provide 24/7 second oncall cover. Adequate handover and handback across themedical team is expected.

3. General requirement for medical staff

• To contact one of the consultants, othersenior colleague or managers, as appropriate, if there are any clinicalconcerns.
• To participate in audit, research or anyon-going developments within the hospice and where appropriate to develop theirown audit / research.
• To participate in the medicaldepartments CPD programme e.g. Monday meetings and the alternating monthly,Wednesday / Thursday medical journal club as well as other educationalactivities at the Hospice.
• To participate in teaching for the widerMPT, hospice staff / volunteers and externally where appropriate.
• To comply with Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) requirements as stipulated by the Royal Colleges.
• To keep up-to-date with clinical mandatorytraining requirements.
• To keep a portfolio of evidence, to havean annual appraisal and write a personal development plan (PDP) in line withGMC revalidation policies and procedures.
• Tomaintain their own professional indemnity insurance to cover work in thehospice.
• To maintain confidentiality at all timesand comply with all other aspects of the General Medical Councils Code ofProfessional Conduct / Good Medical Practice.

4. General requirement for all staff

• Toattend any staff meetings, where appropriate, in discussion with the MedicalDirector.
• To attend statutory training, e.g. firetraining, lifting and handling and other health and safety issues.
• To actat all times in a manner to safeguard the interests of patients and theirfamilies.
• To be aware of and perform according tothe Hospices values and behaviours
• To monitor, record and assist ininvestigations of any complaints from patients, visitors and staff, reportingthese to the Medical Director.
• To befully conversant with, and participate in, the hospices Clinical GovernancePolicy.
• To be aware of personal and othersresponsibility as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHHregulations.

Person Specification

Particular skills and aptitudes

• Approach:
• Able to work as part of a multi-professional team and to demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
• Probity: professional integrity and respect for others
• Able to uphold hospice values
• Ability:
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Able to comfortably engage with clinical uncertainties and constructive clinical debate with medical and nursing colleagues
• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care:
• Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers or problems and respond accordingly
• Audit: understand principles and has evidence of completed audits
• Teaching: evidence of interest and has appropriate experience in teaching
• Advanced communications skills training
• Research: demonstrates understanding of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements

Qualifications

• Undergraduate:
• MB BS or equivalent
• Registration and defence union:
• Full and current GMC registration and licence to practice
• Subscription to a defence union
• Fitness to practise:
• Applicants knowledge is up to date and has evidence of being fit to practice safely through appraisal / revalidation.
• MRCGP or MRCP or equivalent or working towards
• European Certificate of Essential Palliative Care (ECEPC)
• Diploma in Palliative Medicine or equivalent / higher
• MSc

Experience

• At least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis.
• Evidence of achievement of relevant competencies.
• Clinical experience:
• At least 6 months experience in Palliative Medicine
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
• Experience of working in the NHS and different healthcare settings

Personal qualities and other requirements

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Commitment to learning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
• Ability to organise own learning and development

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.

£52,000 a yearfull-time per annum, depending on experience