Specialty Doctor

PROSPECT HOSPICE; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospice in Wroughton is seeking a qualified medical professional to manage patients in their In-patient Unit and support community teams. The ideal candidate will hold an MBBS or equivalent, have GMC registration, and possess skills in communication and teamwork. This position involves providing palliative care, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with various teams to meet patient needs. Candidates must be within 45 minutes of the hospice when on-call.

Qualifications

• Must have current UK professional GMC registration.
• A genuine interest in or experience of palliative medicine.
• Experience in hospice or specialist palliative care settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day medical management of patients.
• Provide support to the Community CNS team, see patients at home.
• Generate and maintain patient records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Experience in palliative medicine

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Minimum 4 years postgraduate training

Job description

Responsibilities

• When working on the IPU: To be responsible for day-to-day medical management of patients in the In-patient Unit, including admissions, clinical meetings, ward rounds, and close working with the multidisciplinary team.
• When working in the Community: To provide support to the Community CNS team and to see patients either in their own homes or as out-patients.
• To be responsible for generating and maintaining patient records, including inputting patient information onto databases.
• To be responsible for death certifications and for the completion of associated administrative requirements.
• To identify and meet the palliative needs of patients including the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and also the emotional and psychological care needs of their relatives and friends.
• To assess the changing medical needs of day patients, outpatients, or home care patients as required.

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate training, (at least 2 years in relevant specialties).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in or experience of palliative medicine.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional GMC registration.

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospice or specialist palliative care settings.
• Interest in teaching, service development or audit/QI.

Additional Information

You must live within 45 minutes of Prospect Hospice when on-call. Ready to apply? We welcome informal discussions or visits to the hospice. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Simon Brooks, Hospice Consultant on 01793 813355 or email [e-mail].

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in so we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are advised to apply early.