Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate individuals to join its dynamic team in Palliative Medicine. This role offers the chance to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing compassionate care to patients in a hospice and community setting. With a commitment to professional development, the position includes opportunities for clinical supervision and ongoing education. If you are motivated to make a significant impact in palliative care and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values holistic care and teamwork, making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Clinical Supervision

CPD Opportunities

Professional Development Support

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Must have MBBS or equivalent and a Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine.
• At least two years of postgraduate experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality palliative care to patients and families.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Palliative Medicine

Clinical Assessment

Empathy

Teaching Skills

Organizational Skills

Research

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine

Job description

We currently have two permanent posts available to join our team of fourPalliative Medicine Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Training Grade Doctors.We welcome applicants with a wide variety of backgrounds and previousexperience. The most important attributes are a passion for a holistic approachto care, teamwork and good communication.

The Specialty Doctors at St Michaels Hospice work within theinpatient unit and the community/Hospice at Home team, but with the support ofthe Consultants in Palliative Medicine they provide clinical support to allmembers of the multidisciplinary team.

Interview date: Monday 2 June 2025

Main duties of the job

The medical team at St MichaelsHospice works alongside nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,social workers, chaplains, counsellors, complementary therapists to provide ourinpatient, community, hospice at home and living well services.

This is an ideal opportunity for a doctor with a special interestin Palliative Medicine to join the hospice at an exciting time of growth. Weare looking for someone who is highly motivated, willing to learn and flexiblein their approach to support the multidisciplinary team. St Michaels iscommitted to providing all clinical staff with clinical supervision, CPDopportunities and other educational/developmental opportunities.

Theindividual pay rate will be determined according to experience and anydevelopment required. An on-callsupplement will be paid based on the frequency of on-call and the specificarrangements needed by the Hospice.

About us

St Michaels Hospice is a 10-beddedindependent hospice, which has provided palliative care to the local communitysince 1992. It has provided specialist palliative care to adults with cancerand non-malignant conditions since the appointment of consultants in 2005. Theservice is consultant led, with integrated working with Hampshire Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust (HHFT) hospital and community palliative care teams, formingpart of the North and Mid Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Service.

Job responsibilities

As part of Palliative Care Multi-DisciplinaryTeam, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patientsand relatives within the Hospice and Community as needed. You will work closelywith the Clinical Team to ensure we offer the highest standards of care,developing services to meet the changing needs of our patients.

Main Duties andResponsibilities

Responsibilities

To work with the Consultants inPalliative Medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.

Undertake medical assessment,diagnosis and management of patients in hospice / community.

Initiate appropriate medical careand prescribe appropriately in line with policies and guidelines.

Assess new planned and emergencyadmission patients and work with MDT to initiate appropriate investigations andtreatment.

Any other medical duties inemergency situations.

Communication with patientsrelatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan. To beinvolved in family meetings as required.

To work as part of the MDT andcommunicate clearly with colleagues. To attend weekly Specialist PalliativeCare MDT meeting.

Communicate unexpected changes inpatients condition to Consultant in charge and, when required, to on callmedical staff.

To generate a weekend handovermedical report at end of week.

Participate in the St Michaels1/5 non-resident first on-call rota on call rota with on-call consultantsupport.

Record clinical notes in a timelyand accurate fashion.

Review and update drug records,working with the Pharmacist. Completionof TTO prescriptions and patient-held drug record cards.

Completion of death certificatesand cremation certificates when required.

Co-ordinate with referrers andother healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Provide advice and teaching tomembers of the MDT and visiting professionals.

Participate in education events,in particular medical events.

To meet requirements ofappropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate tospeciality: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatmentsand medications, including complementary medicine relevant to palliative care.

Participate in annual appraisaland job plan review and revalidation process.

Personal and professional development

The post-holder will be required to keephimself/herself fully up-to date in their relevant area of practice and to beable to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Royal College of Physiciansand the GMC. The post-holder will receive an annual appraisal by a Consultantin Palliative medicine as required by the GMC and fulfil the requirementsnecessary for Revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at thediscretion of St. Michaels Hospice, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditionsof Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities,relevant CPD courses and other appropriate personal development needs. Supportand guidance is available on site from the Consultant and colleagues, andthrough involvement in the training and development of clinical staff, the postholder will gain personal development opportunities. Regular clinicalsupervision will be provided.

Proposed job plan

Work sessions are based on P.A.s of 4hrs.The job plan will be reviewed regularly to ensure it still meets the need ofboth the service and the post holder.There is overlap between medical staff to ensure continuity of care andeffective communication. A Consultant is always available for advice andsupport, in addition to regular patient rounds. The role will provide the postholder opportunities to work in the hospice, the community and in the hospitalto gain experience of palliative medicine across a range of settings.

This is an outline job description and may besubject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation withthe post holder.

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

am

Hospice IPU

MDT

Hospice IPU

SPA

Hospice IPU

pm

Hospice IPU

Hospice IPU

Community

Community

Hospice IPU

Clinical governance

The post-holder will be expected toparticipate actively in clinical governance activities, including clinicalaudit, educational activities and quality improvement activities.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values,vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work,as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community andpublic domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory andmandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies andProcedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change,according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst atwork. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address anyhealth and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role andresponsibilities. From time to time, dueto the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other dutiesthat are consistent with your role and banding, including project work,internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine

Experience

• At least two years post graduate experience, meeting Foundation 2 competencies or equivalent
• Background in General Practice or hospital medicine
• Experience of working with people who have life limiting illnesses.
• Working in a multi-professional team.
• Experience of working within palliative medicine
• Experience within Oncology
• Experience in teaching

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Works in partnership with patients and practices shared decision making.
• The ability to work as part of a team, works well in MDT
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good written and spoken English
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of the
• organisation of the NHS
• and the Governments
• agenda cancer, long term conditions and EOL Strategy and Quality markers
• IV cannulation
• Advanced communications skills
• Teaching skills and training in teaching methods
• Experience of research
• Interest in palliative medicine
• Displays honesty and
• Integrity
• Self-motivated with good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise well and mange work related stress; able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental
• approach towards others
• Recognise personal limitations and willing to receive support
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
• Desire to pursue palliative medicine as specialty
• Managing complex issues of confidentiality and ethics
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Able to challenge decisions

Other requirements

• Full Registration with the GMC with the requirement to maintain
• Experience of working in the UK National Health Service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Full UK Driving Licence

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.