Junior Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Palliative Medicine to join their Supportive and Palliative Care team. The role involves working with patients throughout the hospital, providing symptom control and support. Candidates need to have GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training, and will benefit from professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Educational support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered with a licence to practice.
• Minimum two years postgraduate training required.
• Experience in Palliative Medicine is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with Palliative Care team to provide symptom control advice.
• Attend daily handover and contribute to patient reviews.
• Participate in non-resident on call rota.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

At least two years postgraduate training

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Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing ASAP.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

You will work predominantly with the Supportive and Palliative Care team at Southampton General Hospital, working alongside the team to provide symptom control advice and support to patients in the acute hospital.

The team sees patients throughout the hospital, including on the critical care units. You will be expected to attend and contribute to daily handover and team discussion, then reviewing patients referred to the team across the hospital.

Depending on experience, these reviews will initially be done with another member of the team, but it is envisaged that you will develop your skills and confidence to conduct reviews of new and follow-up patients independently in time. There may also be the opportunity, depending on experience, to take part in the developing outpatient service.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will participate in the 1:6 non-resident on call rota for Mountbatten Hampshire Hospice. When on call, doctors must be contactable by telephone or mobile phone at all times and available to reach the unit in time to meet the clinical commitments (generally within 30 minutes). Weekday on calls are from 1700 – 0900 and are generally conducted from home. Weekend on calls cover the full 48hrs and within this it is expected that the doctor will do a ward round at the hospice both days. At all times, when on call, you will be supported by a second on call consultant on the phone.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary – MT03 £49,909

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews: TBC

Job Reference; 188-MB30625 - This vacancy closes on or before 8th July 2025

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• At least two years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MRCP (UK) full diploma or MCEM (Full) or MRCGP (full, with CCT) or MRCS (Full) or FRCA (Full) or FRCS or EEA eligibility
• Diploma in Palliative Medicine
• Higher qualification in medical education
• Four years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis) with at least two years in a relevant specialty.
• Previous experience of Oncology
• Previous Experience of Palliative Medicine
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Flexibility in working practice
• Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of audit
• Teaching experience
• Understanding of management issues
  
  

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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